Date of Birth: July 7, 1966
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Biography
James Christopher Gaffigan, known professionally as Jim Gaffigan, is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. Born on July 7, 1966, in Elgin, Illinois, Gaffigan grew up in a large family as the youngest of six children. After graduating from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business in 1988, he initially pursued a career in advertising but soon gravitated towards comedy. His unique style, often described as “clean” or “observational humor,” largely focuses on topics like food, fatherhood, and everyday life. Gaffigan gained national recognition with appearances on “The Late Show with David Letterman” and “Late Night with Conan O’Brien.” His comedy albums and specials, including “Beyond the Pale,” “King Baby,” and “Mr. Universe,” have been critically acclaimed. Notably, his 2014 special “Obsessed” earned a Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album. In addition to stand-up, Gaffigan has appeared in numerous television shows and films. He created and starred in “The Jim Gaffigan Show,” a semi-autobiographical sitcom that aired from 2015 to 2016. Gaffigan has also authored two books, “Dad Is Fat” and “Food: A Love Story,” both of which became bestsellers.
5 Interesting Facts about Jim Gaffigan
1. Jim Gaffigan is known for his “clean” comedy style, avoiding profanity and explicit content.
2. He has been nominated for several Grammy Awards for his comedy albums.
3. Gaffigan’s father was a banker, and his mother was a charity worker.
4. He and his wife, Jeannie Gaffigan, co-wrote and produced “The Jim Gaffigan Show.”
5. Jim Gaffigan has a recurring role in the FX series “Fargo.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jim Gaffigan
1. “I’m a vegetarian now, but sometimes I still eat meat.”
2. “You know what it’s like having five kids? Imagine you’re drowning. And someone hands you a baby.”
3. “I don’t know what’s more exhausting about parenting: the getting up early, or acting like you know what you’re doing.”
4. “My wife is a saint. She’s the only one who would put up with me.”
5. “The easiest way to tell someone is not from New York is if they say they’re from New York.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Jim Gaffigan’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $30 million.
Children
Jim Gaffigan and his wife Jeannie have five children: Marre, Jack, Katie, Michael, and Patrick.
Relevant Links
1. [Jim Gaffigan Official Website](https://www.jimgaffigan.com
2. [Jim Gaffigan on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0300712/
3. [Jim Gaffigan’s Twitter](https://twitter.com/JimGaffigan
4. [Jim Gaffigan’s Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jimgaffigan/
5. [Jim Gaffigan on Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/search?q=Jim%20Gaffigan
