Grew up in Hastings, Minnesota

Began career working in Savannah, Georgia at WTOG-TV and WSAI radio

Did play by play for Long Beach State men's basketball on KPZE radio in Anaheim; simultaneously was sports anchor at KFTY-TV in Santa Rosa, California

Was sportcaster at KCBA-TV, Salinas, California

Played bit part in "Open Window" (Showtime)

Became a host of "SportsCenter" on ESPN

Hosted "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central

Suspended for one week without pay for clashing with Lizz Winstead, the creator of "The Daily Show", and also for making offensive remarks to the press about Winstead and other staff members of the show

Announced as the successor to Tom Snyder as host of CBS' "The Late, Late Show"; assumed duties when Snyder retired in early 1999; sued by Comedy Central for breach of contract; suit settled; left show in December 1998

Was host and writer of "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" (CBS)

Feature film acting debut alongside Vince Vaughn and Luke Wilson in "Old School"

Played Tim Allen's Neighbor in a remake of Walt Disney's 1959 favorite "The Shaggy Dog"

Played a coach of a rival team in the comedy "The Benchwarmers" starring Jon Heder, David Spade and Rob Schneider