Jim Gaffigan
Stand-up comedian from United States 🇺🇸
About Jim Gaffigan
Jim Gaffigan (born James Christopher Gaffigan, July 7, 1966 in Elgin, Illinois) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. His material often addresses fatherhood, laziness, food, religion, and general observations, and he is regarded as a "clean" comic who uses little profanity in his routines. He has released several successful comedy specials, including Mr. Universe, Obsessed, Cinco, and Quality Time, all of which received Grammy nominations.
The youngest of six children, Gaffigan was raised in Chesterton in Northwest Indiana, a region he has stated influenced his comedy because of its authenticity. He attended La Lumiere School in La Porte, Indiana, then Purdue University for one year before transferring to Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, where he graduated in 1988 with a degree in finance. Although he "hated" studying finance, he worked briefly as a litigation consultant after graduating.
Gaffigan moved to New York in 1990 to pursue comedy, inspired by his admiration for fellow Hoosier David Letterman. He worked in advertising by day and took acting classes at night before a friend dared him to take a stand-up seminar; he fell in love with the form and began playing comedy clubs nightly. After periodically auditioning for The Late Show with David Letterman for six years, he performed a successful routine on the show in 1999, and his career took off. His style is largely observational, with main topics including laziness, eating and parenthood, and his famous Hot Pocket routine. He often performs soliloquies in a high-pitched "inside voice" he describes as his connection with the audience.
Gaffigan's memoir Dad Is Fat (2013) and book Food: A Love Story (2014) were both published by Crown Publishers. He co-created and starred in the TV Land series The Jim Gaffigan Show, based on his life, and collaborates extensively with his wife, actress Jeannie Gaffigan, with whom he has five children.
Videos (1,455)
Videos 1 to 24 of 1,455.
9:02JIm Gaffigan - Mr. Universe - "McDonald's"
9M views
4:38Jim Gaffigan - Beyond the Pale - Hot Pockets
8.5M views
0:19Are you addicted to mayonnaise? | Jim Gaffigan
7.2M views
8:03Jim Gaffigan - Jesus - Beyond the Pale
6.4M views
40:00Best Fast Food Jokes Compilation | Jim Gaffigan
6.4M views
9:58"Who Drew The Map of Canada??" The Pale Tourist (NEW MATERIAL) Jim Gaffigan Stand Up
6.2M views
7:17Jim Gaffigan: Mr. Universe - 4 KIDS
6M views
4:36Jim Gaffigan - Holiday Traditions - Beyond the Pale
5.5M views
44:25Jim Gaffigan: Live from Old Forester — The Bourbon Set (FULL SHOW 2025)
5M views
18:53Funniest History Jokes | Jim Gaffigan Standup
4.6M views
30:16Jim Gaffigan Top 5 MOST VIRAL Jokes from "Quality Time"
3.8M views
40:09FUNNIEST Animal Jokes | Stand-Up Compilation
3.8M views
21:42Best CATHOLIC Jokes Compilation | Jim Gaffigan
3.2M views
22:31Best Outdoor Jokes | Stand-Up Compilation
3M views
10:03"That’s McDonald's!" - Jim Gaffigan (Mr. Universe)
3M views
7:47"Weddings" - Jim Gaffigan (Obsessed)
3M views
27:34Funniest Exercise Jokes - Jim Gaffigan Standup
3M views
27:02Top 5 Funniest Jokes from "Mr.Universe" Jim Gaffigan
2.9M views
18:00Stand Up Comedy Jokes about Europe | Jim Gaffigan
2.9M views
8:23"Hotel Pools" - Jim Gaffigan (Mr. Universe)
2.7M views
0:45Remember when Moms actually looked like Moms? | Jim Gaffigan
2.7M views
5:05The Only Thing I Like About Being Alive
2.4M views
20:04Best Watching TV Jokes | Jim Gaffigan Standup
2.2M views
9:03Everything About Canada Feels Made Up | Jim Gaffigan
2.1M viewsGuest appearances (103)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Jim Gaffigan.
Guest appearances 1 to 24 of 103.
4:09Jim Gaffigan Explains Why Southerners Are Slow | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
5.8M views
4:48Jim Gaffigan's Serial Killer Fan Letter | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
4.1M views
2:37:06Jim Gaffigan | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
Theo Von
2.5M views
4:56Jim Gaffigan Does Not Like Your Low-Quality Dessert Photos | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
2.1M views
1:06:55Monday Morning Podcast 12-20-21 w. JIM GAFFIGAN (Part 1)
Bill Burr
1.5M views
5:07Jim Gaffigan Was Almost Eaten By A Bear | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
792.4K views
9:35Jim Gaffigan Explains Why Starbucks Makes Him Want to Strangle People
Seth Meyers
612.1K views
13:33Jim Gaffigan on Playing Tim Walz on SNL, Getting Skinny & Meeting the Pope with a Bunch of Comedians
Jimmy Kimmel
594.7K views
6:09Jim Gaffigan on Traveling with Kids & Doing Stand Up Abroad
Jimmy Kimmel
563K views
1:50:51Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 7-20-23 w. Jim Gaffigan | Bill Burr
Bill Burr
557.6K views
0:55Celebs gatekeeping commercials and cameos | Jim Gaffigan | The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi
Gianmarco Vincent Soresi
526.5K views
5:00Jim Gaffigan Tried Rochester's Infamous "Garbage Plate" | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
518.6K views
13:53Jim Gaffigan on His Daughter Preparing Thanksgiving, His Thoughts on Turkey & Bourbon Bonding Men
Jimmy Kimmel
473.5K views
8:09Jim Gaffigan & Conan Got Roasted By Martin Short | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
431.6K views
1:25:19Bertcast # 357 - Jim Gaffigan & ME
Bert Kreischer
412.3K views
4:17Jim Gaffigan Is Doing Stand-Up For The Pope | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
403.1K views
3:39Jim Gaffigan Is Extremely Pale | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
389.6K views
11:56Jim Gaffigan’s Team Lied To Get Him Cast As Tim Walz On SNL | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
388.8K views
5:04Jim Gaffigan Ate Reindeer in Scandinavia
Seth Meyers
381.3K views
27:53Jim Gaffigan Full Interview | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
374.3K views
9:12Jim Gaffigan on Traveling Internationally with Five Kids
Jimmy Kimmel
369.3K views
1:48:31State Wars March Madness Pt. 4 w/ Jim Gaffigan | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
Theo Von
353.3K views
12:07Jim Gaffigan on Regretting Family Vacations & His Dad Doing One of the Craziest Things Ever
Jimmy Kimmel
351.5K views
7:08Jim Gaffigan Regrets Having So Many Children
Seth Meyers
340.8K viewsChannels on this page: Conan O'Brien, Theo Von, Bill Burr, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel, Gianmarco Vincent Soresi, Bert Kreischer
Frequently asked questions
Who is Jim Gaffigan?
He is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer, born July 7, 1966 in Elgin, Illinois, known as a "clean" comic.
What topics does Jim Gaffigan's comedy address?
His material often addresses fatherhood, laziness, food, religion, and general observations, including his famous Hot Pocket routine.
What are some of Jim Gaffigan's comedy specials?
His successful specials include Mr. Universe, Obsessed, Cinco, and Quality Time, all of which received Grammy nominations.
What books has Jim Gaffigan written?
He wrote the memoir Dad Is Fat (2013) and the book Food: A Love Story (2014), both published by Crown Publishers.
How did Jim Gaffigan's career take off?
After auditioning for six years, he performed a successful stand-up routine on The Late Show with David Letterman in 1999, and his career took off.
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