Joe Bob Briggs

Date of Birth: January 27, 1953

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Biography

Joe Bob Briggs, born John Irving Bloom, is an American film critic, writer, and television host. He gained prominence in the 1980s through his persona as Joe Bob Briggs, a character with a Southern drawl who reviewed B movies, often horror and exploitation films. His work is characterized by a mix of humor, insightful critique, and a deep love for the genre films he reviews. Joe Bob Briggs became a household name with his shows “Joe Bob’s Drive-In Theater” on The Movie Channel and later “MonsterVision” on TNT. In addition to his television work, Briggs is a prolific writer, having authored several books and contributed to various publications. He is known for his wit, encyclopedic knowledge of genre films, and his advocacy for the drive-in movie experience.

5 Interesting Facts about Joe Bob Briggs

1. Joe Bob Briggs has a Master’s degree in English from Vanderbilt University.

2. He began his career as a sports writer before transitioning to film criticism.

3. Briggs is an avid fan of drive-in theaters and has campaigned to preserve them.

4. He has cameo appearances in several low-budget horror films.

5. In 2018, Joe Bob Briggs made a triumphant return to television with “The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs” on the Shudder streaming service.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Joe Bob Briggs

1. “The drive-in will never die!”

2. “I believe that low-budget films are the purest form of cinema.”

3. “There’s a beauty in the absurdity of B movies that highbrow critics often miss.”

4. “Horror films are a reflection of our deepest fears and darkest fantasies.”

5. “If you’re not offending someone, you’re probably not doing anything interesting.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Joe Bob Briggs’ highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $2 million.

Children

Joe Bob Briggs has kept much of his personal life private, including information about his children. There is no widely available public information regarding his children.