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Jimeoin Net Worth

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Christopher Anderson

Updated on May 04, 2026


Jimeoin Net Worth

James Eoin Stephen Paul McKeown net worth is
$6 Million

James Eoin Stephen Paul McKeown Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family

Jimeoin (/ˈdʒɪm.oʊ.ɪn/; (pronounced Jim-Owen) born James Eoin Stephen Paul McKeown 24 January 1966) is an English-born Irish stand-up comedian and actor. He rose to prominence in Australia in the early 1990s, and had his own TV show. He came to UK public attention between 2005 and 2008 while performing an "over the top" comedy tour Australia's outback and major cities, which was filmed for the BBC Northern Ireland documentary Jimeoin Down Under. He has since gained international recognition and is a frequent performer at comedy festivals, including the Edinburgh Fringe. 
Full NameJames Eoin Stephen Paul McKeown
Net Worth$6 Million
Date Of BirthJanuary 24, 1966
Place Of BirthBelfast, Northern Ireland, UK
ProfessionWriter, Actor, Producer
NationalityEnglish Irish, British
SpouseCatherine Arena, children
NicknamesJimeoin, Jimeoin (pronounced Jim-Owen)
Star SignAquarius
#Quote
1You know those VCRs where you scan a bar code to record the program? Well I got one and I thought I'd fool it. I scanned the bar code on a packet of laxatives... and it recorded Baywatch.
#Fact
1Son Mario, with Arena, born in 2004
2Daughter Rose, with Catherine Arena.
Chris Isaak, Jimeoin, Chrissie Swan, James Mathison

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Jimeoin: All Over the Shop2003Video documentary written by
Jimeoin's Teatowel Tours: Northern Ireland2001TV Special documentary written by
The Craic1999written by - as Jimeoin McKeown
Jimeoin1994-1995TV Series writer - 25 episodes
Standing on the Road1994TV Movie documentary stand-up material
Tonight Live with Steve Vizard1990TV Series
Tuesday Night Live: The Big Gig1989TV Series 1991
Jimeoin: What?!2014Video documentary written by
The Full Brazilian2014TV Series writer
Jimeoin: Something Smells Funny2012Video documentary written by
Jimeoin: Jimeoin on Ice2010Video documentary written by
Jimeoin: Over the TopTV Series creator - 8 episodes, 2010 written by - 8 episodes, 2010
Just for Laughs2009TV Series writer - 1 episode
Jimeoin and Bob's Cooking Show2007Video written by
The Extra2005written by

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
It's a Date2014TV SeriesTerry
The Extra2005The Extra
You Can't Stop the Murders2003Burrito
The Craic1999Fergus Montagu (as Jimeoin McKeown)
The Perfumer1997Edward Pinchbeck
Full Frontal1993TV SeriesGuest Performer
Bligh1992TV SeriesConvict Griffin

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Jimeoin: What?!2014Video documentary producer
Jimeoin: Something Smells Funny2012Video documentary producer
Jimeoin: Jimeoin on Ice2010Video documentary producer
Jimeoin and Bob's Cooking Show2007Video executive producer
The Jimeoin: All Over the Shop2003Video documentary producer
Jimeoin's Teatowel Tours: Northern Ireland2001TV Special documentary producer
The Craic1999producer - as Jimeoin McKeown

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Craic1999performer: "Stand Up Comedy" / writer: "Stand Up Comedy"

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Every Heart Beats True: The Jim Stynes Story2010TV Movie documentary special thanks
Russian Doll2001thanks - as Jimeoin McKeown

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
7 Days2010-2016TV SeriesHimself - Team Member / Himself - Team 2 Member
Sunday Night at the Palladium2014TV SeriesHimself - stand-up
Jimeoin: What?!2014Video documentaryHimself
The Full Brazilian2014TV SeriesHimself - Host
Jack Dee Live at the Apollo2012-2014TV SeriesHimself
Adam Hills in Gordon St Tonight2012-2013TV SeriesHimself
8 Out of 10 Cats2013TV SeriesHimself
Can of Worms2013TV SeriesHimself
Monumental2013TV SeriesHimself - Team Captain
The Unbelievable Truth2012TV SeriesHimself
Dave's One Night Stand2012TV SeriesHimself
Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live2010-2012TV SeriesHimself
Channel 4's Comedy Gala2012TV MovieHimself - stand-up comedian
Jimeoin: Something Smells Funny2012Video documentaryHimself
The Royal Variety Performance 20112011TV MovieHimself - stand-up comedian
Spicks and Specks2010-2011TV SeriesHimself
Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation2010-2011TV SeriesHimself
Between the Lines2011TV SeriesHimself
Comedy Jam2011TV MovieHimself
Good News Week2009-2011TV SeriesHimself
Statesmen of Comedy2011TV SeriesHimself
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow2010TV SeriesHimself
Jimeoin: Jimeoin on Ice2010Video documentaryHimself
Jimeoin: Over the Top2010TV SeriesHimself
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala2010TV MovieHimself
Tom Green's Best of the Fest2010TV MovieHimself
The 7PM Project2010TV SeriesHimself
Just for Laughs2009TV SeriesHimself
Rove Live2000-2009TV SeriesHimself
Out of the Question2008TV SeriesHimself
Jimeoin and Bob's Cooking Show2007VideoHimself
Thank God You're Here2006TV SeriesHimself
Late Night with Conan O'Brien1997-2005TV SeriesHimself
Today with Des and Mel2005TV SeriesHimself
Good Morning Australia2005TV SeriesHimself
Kelly2002-2005TV SeriesHimself
The Glass House2005TV SeriesHimself
The Panel2003TV SeriesPanelist
Just for Laughs2003TV SeriesHimself
Micallef Tonight2003TV SeriesHimself
The Fat2002-2003TV SeriesHimself
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala2003TV MovieHimself
The Jimeoin: All Over the Shop2003Video documentaryHimself
The World Comedy Tour: Melbourne 20022002TV SpecialHimself
The Big Schmooze2001TV SeriesHimself
Jimeoin's Teatowel Tours: Northern Ireland2001TV Special documentaryHimself
The Bob Downe Show2001TV SeriesHimself
Russell Gilbert Live2000TV SeriesHimself
Tackle Happy2000DocumentaryHimself (uncredited)
Comic Asides1999TV Series documentaryHimself
GNW Night Lite1999TV SeriesHimself
The Panel1999TV SeriesHimself
Jimeoin1994-1995TV SeriesHimself / Various
Standing on the Road1994TV Movie documentaryHimself
The Brain Drain1993TV SeriesHimself
Tonight Live with Steve Vizard1990TV SeriesHimself
Tuesday Night Live: The Big Gig1989TV SeriesHimself (1991)

Archive Footage

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1999Australian Boxoffice Achievement AwardAustralian Movie ConventionAustralian Movie of the YearThe Craic (1999)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1996LogieLogie AwardsMost Popular Comedy Personality

Known for movies

Writer

Jimeoin (1994-1995)
as Writer

Writer

The Jimeoin: All Over the Shop (2003)
as Writer

Writer

Jimeoin: Something Smells Funny (2012)
as Writer

Writer

Jimeoin: Jimeoin on Ice (2010)
as Writer