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White is known for drinking [[Scotch whisky|Scotch]] as part of his act. He stated during his ''You Can't Fix Stupid'' show, "Somebody asked what I was drinking. If the company that made the stuff I was drinking was paying me, I'd have it in their bottle and not mine. But it's the kind of scotch that people drink that are going to die penniless. It's good though!"<ref>{{cite web | title = Ron White – Scotch Whisky | url = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBakSHttTGU}}</ref> In 2009 Comedy Central released Ron's stand up DVD ''[[Behavioral Problems]].'' |
White is known for drinking [[Scotch whisky|Scotch]] as part of his act. He stated during his ''You Can't Fix Stupid'' show, "Somebody asked what I was drinking. If the company that made the stuff I was drinking was paying me, I'd have it in their bottle and not mine. But it's the kind of scotch that people drink that are going to die penniless. It's good though!"<ref>{{cite web | title = Ron White – Scotch Whisky | url = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBakSHttTGU}}</ref> In 2009 Comedy Central released Ron's stand up DVD ''[[Behavioral Problems]].'' |
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In 2010 Ron White and producer Michael Blakey formed Organica Music Group (OMG), a label that |
In 2010, Ron White and producer [[Michael Blakey (musician)|Michael Blakey]] formed Organica Music Group (OMG), a label that promotes both emerging and established musicians and comedians. OMG indicated that it would release all of White's future DVDs and CDs.<ref>{{cite web | title = Comedian Ron White and Acclaimed Music Producer Michael Blakey Partner to Form Organica Music Group | url = http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Comedian-Ron-White-Acclaimed-Music-Producer-Michael-Blakey-Partner-Form-Organica-Music-1267639.htm}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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| Ron White | |
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 Comedian Ron White | |
| Born | December 18, 1956 Fritch, Texas, U.S. |
| Medium | Stand-up |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Genres | Country comedy, observational comedy, satire |
| Spouse | Lori Brice (1991-1999) 1 child Barbara Dobbs (2004-2008) Margo Rey (?-present) |
| Notable works and roles | Ron White: You Can't Fix Stupid Ron White: They Call Me Tater Salad Ron White: Behavioral Problems Blue Collar Comedy Tour |
| Website | http://www.tatersalad.com |
| Template:Infobox comedian awards | |
Ronald "Ron" White (born December 18, 1956) is an American stand up comedian and actor who has had two Grammy Award-nominations, and whose DVD "They call me Tater Salad" shipped over a million copies.[1] He is a charter member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour and authored the book I Had the Right to Remain Silent But I Didn't Have the Ability (Dutton 2006, ISBN 978-0-525-94961-9), which appeared on the New York Times best seller list.
Early life
Ron Dee White was born in Fritch, Texas on December 18, 1956 to Charles Don White and Barbara Joan Craig.[2]
White served in the United States Navy.[citation needed][vague] He is an avid fisherman and has always loved fishing as a hobby, but from young his dream was to become a comedian. He lived in Mexico for a brief period and bought a pottery factory there[citation needed] before returning to America to pursue comedy. He included stories from his youth in his book I Had the Right to Remain Silent But I Didn't Have the Ability.
Career
During January 2000 through March 2003, White toured with Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, and Larry the Cable Guy as part of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour – a show that sold out across the United States in over 90 cities and grossed over $15 million.[3] He made seven guest appearances on the Blue Collar TV . In 2005, The WB Television Network aired the pilot for The Ron White Show, a variety show that combined a number of celebrity cameos, cartoons, and sketches. He taped several episodes of The Gong Show with Dave Attell as one of the celebrity judges. White has appeared in the TV shows Kath & Kim, Reno 911!, 12 Miles of Bad Road, the films Sex and the City 2 and Horrible Bosses, and a cameo in a Rascal Flatts music video, "Why Wait".[4]
White is known for drinking Scotch as part of his act. He stated during his You Can't Fix Stupid show, "Somebody asked what I was drinking. If the company that made the stuff I was drinking was paying me, I'd have it in their bottle and not mine. But it's the kind of scotch that people drink that are going to die penniless. It's good though!"[5] In 2009 Comedy Central released Ron's stand up DVD Behavioral Problems.
In 2010, Ron White and producer Michael Blakey formed Organica Music Group (OMG), a label that promotes both emerging and established musicians and comedians. OMG indicated that it would release all of White's future DVDs and CDs.[6]
Personal life
White has been married three times. He married his first wife, Lori Brice in 1991. They divorced in 1999. They have a son, Marshall (who White nicknames Tater Tot and Poot in his comedy shows). In June 2004, he married Barbara Dobbs, who was Jeff Foxworthy's interior designer; they divorced in 2008.[7] He later married singer-songwriter Margo Rey, sister of his frequent touring opener, Alex Reymundo.
Marijuana arrest
 | This article may lend undue weight to certain ideas, incidents, or controversies. (August 2012) |
On September 7, 2008, White was arrested on charges of possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia after an anonymous tip informed Vero Beach, Florida police that White’s private plane would be carrying narcotics. White believes that the tip likely came from a disgruntled pilot who had been recently fired by White.[8] White had allegedly been involved in an altercation with the flight crew on his private plane involving his use of marijuana during flights.[9] He was found to be in possession of 7/8 of a gram of marijuana.[10] He spoke of the incident in Behavioral Problems, saying "when I have 7/8 of a gram of marijuana I consider myself to be...out of marijuana." He was reportedly very cooperative with Florida police.[11] He has a valid medicinal marijuana license from California.[12]
Awards and recognition
April 27, 2009 was designated as "Ron White Day" in the State of Texas by Texas legislative officials.[13] White received the Armed Forces Foundation's "Patriot Award" in March 2009 for his work in raising money to help wounded soldiers.[14] He also held benefit shows for Hurricane Katrina relief.[15]
Comedy releases
Besides the Blue Collar Comedy Tour CDs and movies, White has released five solo projects[vague] to date:
- Tater Salad aka. Busted in Des Moines
- Drunk in Public
- They Call Me "Tater Salad"
- You Can't Fix Stupid
- Ron White: Behavioral Problems
He has appeared on the following compilation albums:
- Redneck Comedy Roundup (2005)
- Comedy Central Presents Southern Gents of Comedy (2006)
- Ron White, Jeff Foxworthy & Bill Engvall: Live from Las Vegas (2004)
- Redneck Kings of Comedy (2005)
Discography
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications (sales threshold) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Comedy | US Country | US | US Heat | |||
| Tater Salad aka. Busted in Des Moines |
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— | — | — | — | |
| Truckstop Comedy |
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— | — | — | — | |
| Drunk in Public |
|
2 | 11 | 83 | 2 |
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| You Can't Fix Stupid |
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1 | 2 | 14 | — | |
| Behavioral Problems |
|
1 | 13 | 51 | — | |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | ||||||
References
- ^ "RIAA: Ron White".
- ^ "Ron White- Profile".
- ^ "Ron White- Profile".
- ^ "IMDB Ron White".
- ^ "Ron White – Scotch Whisky".
- ^ "Comedian Ron White and Acclaimed Music Producer Michael Blakey Partner to Form Organica Music Group".
- ^ "Biography for Ron White".
- ^ "Comedian Ron White says disgruntled former employee tipped police off to drugs".
- ^ http://www.accessatlanta.com/entertainment/content/entertainment/stories/2008/09/11/ron_white_drug_charges.html
- ^ http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2008/sep/10/blue-collar-comedy-tours-ron-white-arrested-vero-b/
- ^ "Blue Collar Comedy's Ron White Arrested in Fla".
- ^ "Ron White Speaks Out About Medical Marijuana Arrest- 4 part Interview".[dead link]
- ^ "State of Texas Honors Comedian Ron White".
- ^ "The Armed Forces Foundation Honors Ron White at Annual Congressional Gala".
- ^ "Austin Hurricane Relief".
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