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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2:13Jim Gaffigan Doesn’t Actually Like Hot Pockets
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14:07Freedom of Speech Across the World | Jim Gaffigan | Sorabh Pant
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6:31Jim Gaffigan on His Wife's Brain Tumor - CLIP - Bertcast
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1:15:42Jim Gaffigan and Bob are Trying to Do Their Part And Stay Positive During Tough Times | Bob Saget
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3:14Jim Gaffigan Thought "Cats" Was "Fine!" | CONAN on TBS
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10:19Jim Gaffigan Spills Entertainment Industry Secrets
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3:50Jim Gaffigan Remembers Bob Saget - We Might Be Drunk
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5:32Jim Gaffigan Tries Out His Zucchini Bit | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
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4:09Jim Gaffigan Compares His Travel Show To Conan's | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
7.9K views
10:28Jim Gaffigan on writing comedy | Breaking Bread with Tom Papa
Tom Papa
7.4K views
1:01The Jim Gaffigan Interview - FOTW
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6.8K views
0:58Jim Gaffigan’s New Special
Dana Carvey
5.8K views
1:00Jim Gaffigan on How Kim Kardashian Changed Comedy
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5.6K views
6:05Jim Gaffigan On Performing At Drive-Thru Comedy Shows | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
5.3K views
7:05Jim Gaffigan is a Serious Actor
Bert Kreischer
3.5K views
0:57Jim Gaffigan, Colin Quinn & Kira Soltanovich dropped by to celebrate Tom Papa's New Netflix Special!
Tom Papa
3.4K views
2:10:09Jim Gaffigan | The Very Funny Podcast: Quarantined with Nemr Edition Episode
Nemr Abou Nassar
3K views
0:58On the road with Jim Gaffigan
Todd Glass
3K views
6:57How Does Jim Gaffigan Use His Family in His Act? | Breaking Bread with Tom Papa
Tom Papa
2.6K views
3:10Jim Gaffigan Shops At Victoria's Secret | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
2.5K views
24:12Up All Night 1996 Jim Gaffigan episode 1
Rhonda Shear
2.4K views
0:34Pete Lee - Comedy Central Showdown - Jim Gaffigan Smear Campaign
Pete Lee
2.2K views
12:07Jim Gaffigan on Clean Comedy | Breaking Bread Highlights
Tom Papa
2.1K views
1:12Judy Gold and Jessica Kirson Cabbing it to Jim Gaffigan's After-Party
Judy Gold
1.3K viewsChannels on this page: Mike Birbiglia, Sorabh Pant, Bert Kreischer, Bob Saget, Conan O'Brien, Tom Papa, Mark Normand, Dana Carvey, Nemr Abou Nassar, Todd Glass, Rhonda Shear, Pete Lee, Judy Gold
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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