Jeff Foxworthy

Date of Birth: September 6, 1958

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Jeff Foxworthy is an American stand-up comedian, actor, television and radio personality, author, and voice artist. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Foxworthy has become a household name, particularly known for his “You might be a redneck” one-liners that brought him immense popularity in the 1990s. Foxworthy began his career in comedy after realizing his knack for making people laugh while working at IBM. He gained national fame after winning the Great Southeastern Laugh-off at Atlanta’s Punchline comedy club in 1984. Foxworthy’s comedy albums have sold millions of copies and his success led to the creation of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, which he co-starred in alongside Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall, and Ron White. The tour was a massive hit and spawned multiple movies and a television show. Foxworthy also hosted the quiz show “Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?” and has authored several books, including children’s books and autobiographical works.

5 Interesting Facts about Jeff Foxworthy

1. Jeff Foxworthy worked at IBM before pursuing a career in comedy.

2. He is a member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, which has been highly successful both live and in its televised format.

3. Foxworthy has released six comedy albums, with his debut album “You Might Be a Redneck If…” reaching multi-platinum status.

4. He has authored several books, including a best-selling cookbook titled “The Redneck Grill.”

5. Jeff Foxworthy is an avid outdoorsman and has his own line of beef jerky called Jeff Foxworthy’s Beef Jerky.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jeff Foxworthy

1. “You might be a redneck if… your lifetime goal is to own a fireworks stand.”

2. “I have never been jealous. Not even when my dad finished fifth grade a year before I did.”

3. “If your wife ever asks you if she looks fat in something, tell her no. If she asks you why she doesn’t have a more successful husband, don’t answer.”

4. “I used to say that whenever people heard my Southern accent, they always wanted to deduct 100 IQ points.”

5. “You might be a redneck if… you think the last words to The Star Spangled Banner are ‘Gentlemen, start your engines.’”