Cleto Escobedo III Age, Height, Songs, Net Worth And More

Cleto Escobedo III was an American musician and bandleader best known as the leader of ‘Cleto and the Cletones, ’ the house band for Jimmy Kimmel Live! since its debut in 2003. He is also known as a lifelong friend of Jimmy Kimmel.

Cleto Escobedo III Age, Height, Songs, Net Worth And More

Cleto Escobedo III Biography

Full NameCleto Valentine Escobedo III
NicknameCleto Escobedo III
Profession            Musician, bandleader, composer,
Date of Birth23 August 1966
Age                       59 years old (At the time of death in 2025)
Birth PlaceLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
NationalityAmerican
HometownLas Vegas, Nevada, USA
GenderMale
Zodiac Sign                                        Virgo
EthnicityWhite
ReligionCatholic

Education Qualification

SchoolUpdate soon
CollegeUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas
Education QualificationDegree in political science

Cleto Escobedo III Age

Cleto Escobedo III was born on 23 August 1966 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. He was 59 years old as of 2025, at the time of his death, and his zodiac sign was Virgo.

Cleto Escobedo III Wife

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendLori
Spouse/Wife  Lori Escobedo
ChildrenTwo children

Cleto Escobedo III Family

Father’s NameCleto Escobedo Jr.
Mother’s NameSylvia Escobedo
Brother’s NameUpdate soon
Sister’s NameUpdate soon

Career

DebutHe began his profession career in 1988, with Paula Abdul
Band formedCleto and the Cletones
AwardsUpdate soon

Cleto Escobedo III Height And Weight

Height (approx)                                           In centimeters – 183 cm
In meters – 1.83 m
In feet & inches – 6’0”
Weight (approx)In kilograms – 85 kg
In pounds – 187 lbs
Eye ColourBrown
Hair ColourBrown

Cleto Escobedo III Cause of Death

Date of Death11 November 2025
Place of DeathNot revealed yet
Cause of DeathNot revealed yet

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Cleto Escobedo III Net Worth

Net Worth (approx)$5 million (at the time of death in 2025)
Annual Income (approx)Not known
Salary (approx)Update soon
Income SourceSalary, contract, investment, etc.
Cleto Escobedo III Age, Height, Songs, Net Worth And More

Some Lesser Facts About Cleto Escobedo III

  • Cleto Escobedo III was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Sylvia and Cleto Escobedo Jr.
  • His father was a butler for the likes of Sammy Davis Jr. and Tom Jones as well as a musician.
  • After his mother’s suggestion, his father taught him how to play saxophone at a young age.
  • He attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, for a time, performing with various jazz bands.
  • He performed across Las Vegas before joining Jimmy Kimmel on his late-night show.
  • He formed Cleto and the Cletones and worked on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Its inception until his death.
  • At college, he was pursuing a political science degree before taking a semester off to be a full-time musician.
  • In January 2022, he and his father celebrated almost 20 years of performing together.
  • Escobedo played with the band Santa Fe and later got a major opportunity performing in Paula Abdul’s tour band.
  • He was married to Lori, and they lived in Studio City with their two children.
  • Escobedo co-wrote the theme song to the Jimmy Kimmel Live show in 2003 alongside Jonathan and Les Piercer.
  • Cleto Escobedo III died on 11 November 2025, at age 59; his cause of death is not revealed.

FAQ:

How old was Cleto Escobedo III?

At the time of his death in 2025, Cleto Escobedo III was 59 years old.

Who is Cleto Escobedo III’s wife?

Until his death, Cleto Escobedo III was married to Lori.

What was Cleto Escobedo III’s net worth?

At his death, his estimated net worth was approximately $5 million.

What happened to Cleto Escobedo III?

Cleto Escobedo III died on November 11, 2025.

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