Jim Gaffigan
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 (1,446)
Videos 1 to 24 of 1,446.
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
4.5M 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
2.6M views
5:05The Only Thing I Like About Being Alive
2.4M views
20:04Best Watching TV Jokes | Jim Gaffigan Standup
2.2M views
7:19"Idiot Abroad" - Jim Gaffigan Stand up (Cinco)
2.1M viewsGuest appearances (103)
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1:56Jim Gaffigan: Leave Nickelback Alone! | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
322.7K views
2:29Jim Gaffigan On Binge-Watching TV | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
314.5K views
1:24:56Breaking Bread with Jim Gaffigan
Tom Papa
286.4K views
1:36:26Raggedy Andy and the Comedy Monster w/ Jim Gaffigan | Whiskey Ginger 169
Andrew Santino
253.2K views
1:24Jim Gaffigan's Kids Cannot Stay Awake | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
252.6K views
47:28Jim Gaffigan | Dark Comedy From the Cleanest Comedian | Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out
Mike Birbiglia
241.3K views
5:49Favorite McDonald's Order with Jim Gaffigan - CLIP - Bertcast
Bert Kreischer
239.9K views
5:27Jim Gaffigan on Wife's Brain Tumor
Jimmy Kimmel
238.2K views
2:06:25Bertcast # 500 - Jim Gaffigan & ME
Bert Kreischer
234.7K views
53:40Listen to the Globes Audience Squirm as Jim Gaffigan Humiliates Elites
Dave Rubin
232.2K views
3:52Jim Gaffigan Turned His Wife's Brain Tumor Scare into Comedy
Seth Meyers
229.3K views
1:00“Joke guys” with Jim Gaffigan, Sam Morril and Mark Normand
Sam Morril
212.3K views
0:50Jim Gaffigan on Bob Saget (1/11/22)
Sam Morril
207.2K views
1:59Jim Gaffigan Looks Like This Lady's Knees | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
202.8K views
10:03Jim Gaffigan Shreds Kamala & Biden At Al Smith Dinner
Jimmy Dore
196.4K views
6:44Jim Gaffigan Tripped on Stage While Performing Stand-Up in NYC
Seth Meyers
170.1K views
8:25"I Would've Introduced Alcohol Earlier": Jim Gaffigan on Parenting Teenagers | The Tonight Show
Jimmy Fallon
167K views
1:05:32Paper Straws with Jim Gaffigan | Soder Podcast | EP 107
Dan Soder
146.5K views
8:53Jim Gaffigan Reveals the Scariest Part About Playing Tim Walz on SNL
Seth Meyers
145.6K views
6:09Jim Gaffigan Bombed At A Corporate Stand-Up Gig | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
133.8K views
3:30Jim Gaffigan Spent Christmas Day At Disney World | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
132.6K views
4:17Jim Gaffigan Pays His Kids To Draw Tour Posters | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
126.5K views
9:36Jim Gaffigan Invited Conan To Meet The Pope | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
125.8K views
6:52Jim Gaffigan Addresses Weight Loss In His New Stand-Up Special | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
125.6K viewsChannels on this page: Conan O'Brien, Tom Papa, Andrew Santino, Mike Birbiglia, Bert Kreischer, Jimmy Kimmel, Dave Rubin, Seth Meyers, Sam Morril, Jimmy Dore, Jimmy Fallon, Dan Soder
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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