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)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Jim Gaffigan.
Guest appearances 49 to 72 of 103.
1:47Jim Gaffigan Regrets Having Five Kids | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
125.4K views
0:44Take your child to work tour | Jim Gaffigan | The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi
Gianmarco Vincent Soresi
114.4K views
1:12:02Jim Gaffigan's Comedy Nerd Stuff | Breaking Bread with Tom Papa
Tom Papa
109.7K views
8:01Jim Gaffigan Covers Himself in Ketchup to Prank Couples on Hikes
Seth Meyers
108.2K views
0:58Rebranding as a therapy podcast | Jim Gaffigan | The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi
Gianmarco Vincent Soresi
95.1K views
3:56Jim Gaffigan Hopes the Pandemic Will Make the Country Grow Up
Seth Meyers
93.1K views
5:56Jim Gaffigan Told Jokes About His Wife's Brain Tumor
Seth Meyers
92.9K views
2:14Jim Gaffigan Thinks It's Weird to Call Your In-Laws "Mom" and "Dad"
Seth Meyers
84.6K views
24:39The Wayback | Jim Gaffigan
Ryan Sickler
84.3K views
0:39Jim Gaffigan went to Disney World on Christmas.
Conan O'Brien
84.1K views
2:26Jim Gaffigan & Conan Reminisce About "Pale Force" | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
81.2K views
1:10:28HoneyDew Podcast | Jim Gaffigan
Ryan Sickler
79.7K views
1:483 Ridiculous Questions with Jim Gaffigan - Sponsored by Crown Royal
Jimmy Kimmel
79.6K views
2:19Donald Trump Reacts to Jim Gaffigan's Twitter Attacks!
J-L Cauvin
79.4K views
4:47Jim Gaffigan Disapproves Of The Kale & Weird Milk Fad | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
76.6K views
2:36Jim Gaffigan Spotted A Poop Emoji Pastry In Korea | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
64K views
0:50Greg Giraldo & Jim Gaffigan
Dan Soder
63.5K views
4:23Listen to the Crowd Squirm as Jim Gaffigan Humiliates Democrats
Dave Rubin
63K views
1:41:48Born Again Lapsed Catholic with Jim Gaffigan
Gianmarco Vincent Soresi
58.6K views
1:06Jim Gaffigan On His New Movie "Being Frank" | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
52.2K views
0:57Jim Gaffigan prioritizing jokes, not jabs | Gianmarco Soresi | The Downside Podcast
Gianmarco Vincent Soresi
44.3K views
0:12Bill Burr and Jim Gaffigan Hilarious Conversation
Bill Burr
39.5K views
1:10:51Jim Gaffigan Has a Bunch of Chunks | Breaking Bread with Tom Papa | FULL EPISODE
Tom Papa
38.3K views
4:44Jim Gaffigan's "Most Wanted" Character Was Inspired By Conan | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
23K viewsChannels on this page: Conan O'Brien, Gianmarco Vincent Soresi, Tom Papa, Seth Meyers, Ryan Sickler, Jimmy Kimmel, J-L Cauvin, Dan Soder, Dave Rubin, Bill Burr
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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