Jim Gaffigan
| Jim Gaffigan | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | James Christopher Gaffigan |
| Born | July 7, 1966 Chesterton, Indiana, U.S. |
| Medium | Stand up comedy, television |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 1991 - present |
| Genres | Deadpan, Sarcasm, Observational comedy |
| Subjects | Pop culture, everyday life |
| Spouse | Jeannie Noth Gaffigan (2003 - Present) (2 children) |
| Notable works and roles | Beyond the Pale, My Boys (Andy Franklin) |
| Website | [1] |
James Christopher Gaffigan (born July 7, 1966) is an American stand-up comic and actor. He is best known for his Comedy Central Presents specials, a recurring role on the show My Boys and several nationwide commercials.
Biography
Gaffigan was born in Chesterton, Indiana, and attended Chesterton Highschool. He is one of six children and often jokes about growing up in a large, Catholic family. He is married to Jeannie Noth, with whom he has one daughter, Marre, and one son, Jack. He is brother to Joe and Mike Gaffigan. Gaffigan is a practicing Catholic.[1]
His comedy routines are known for being deadpan, and often include humorous, high-pitched voices, such as that of a hypothetical audience member commenting on his performance.
Gaffigan is also known for various routines relating to being lazy and eating food, especially famous routines regarding Hot Pockets and bacon. His latest album, Beyond the Pale, consisted primarily of material regarding food. The album was accompanied by an hour long special on Comedy Central of the same name, which was also released on DVD.
Gaffigan is also recognizable for having performed in several comedic commercials for Sierra Mist. He also appeared in two movies chosen for the 2001 Sundance Film Festival: Super Troopers and Thirty Years to Life. Gaffigan is a regular cast member of the TBS original sitcom My Boys.
Discography
- Luigi's Doghouse (CD) - 2001
- Economics II (CD) - 2001
- More Moo Moos (CD) - 2003
- The Last Supper (CD) - 2003
- Doing My Time (CD) - Comedy Central Records - 2004
- Beyond the Pale (CD) - Comedy Central Records - 2006
Partial filmography
- Three Kings (1999)
- Super Troopers (2001)
- Igby Goes Down (2002)
- 13 Going On 30 (2004)
- The Great New Wonderful (2005)
- The Love Guru (2008)
Selected television appearances
- Random Play (VH1 Comedy Sketch Series) (1997-1999)
- Welcome to New York (2000-2001)
- The Ellen Show (2001-2002)
- Ed (2003-2004)
- That 70's Show (2003-2004)
- Beyond the Pale (2006)
- My Boys (2007)
- Pale Force - Recurring animated short on Late Night with Conan O'Brien
- Law and Order: Criminal Intent (2002 & 2007)
References
- ^ Jim Gaffigan: Beyond the Pale TV special "The Sexy Tour" is Gaffigan's current tour.
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