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 721 to 744 of 1,446.
0:40We used to send kids on errands | Watch THE SKINNY on Hulu
109.8K views
1:00The longest plane crash in HISTORY | Jim Gaffigan: Dark Pale
109.7K views
0:47Jamon = Ham | Jim Gaffigan
109.6K views
0:45Why no one hitchhikes anymore
109.4K views
0:21Am I the only one that notices this at the gym?
108.9K views
0:41Canadian Politeness | Jim Gaffigan
108.2K views
1:11Not everyone wants to be a parent | Watch THE SKINNY on Hulu
108.1K views
2:33Paternity Tests. Watch THE SKINNY on Hulu
107.9K views
6:40"Does this mean I'm stuck inside forever??" CBS Quarantine Update Weeks 10-12
107.8K views
0:39Older, wiser, and hairier | Jim Gaffigan
107.7K views
7:46"Pale Force" - Jim Gaffigan Animated Short (Feat. Conan Obrien) Episode 1 & 2
107.6K views
1:27There should never be a surprise party for a dog ever | Jim Gaffigan
107.1K views
0:59Not like they're doing brain surgery | Jim Gaffigan
106.8K views
0:52RIP Truth | Jim Gaffigan
106.7K views
1:05Vancouver this week. Good tix still avail for the Sat. https://jimgaffigan.com/tour-dates
106.5K views
0:39Fries can’t get cold. Shakes can’t get warm.
106K views
0:58We've heard about global warming - kind of? | Jim Gaffigan
105.8K views
0:17I'm sure your kid's friend doesn't like you either | Jim Gaffigan
105.8K views
0:15Being a Dad is like…
105.5K views
0:41Welcome to Canada | Jim Gaffigan
105.5K views
0:28Art Museums | Jim Gaffigan
105K views
0:37Wife's fault | Watch THE SKINNY on Hulu
104.9K views
6:37Best Korean Stand up Jokes | Jim Gaffigan
104.6K views
0:59Babies are a lot of work | Jim Gaffigan
103.8K viewsGuest appearances (103)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Jim Gaffigan.
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4:09Jim Gaffigan Explains Why Southerners Are Slow | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
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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
792.1K views
9:35Jim Gaffigan Explains Why Starbucks Makes Him Want to Strangle People
Seth Meyers
612K views
13:33Jim Gaffigan on Playing Tim Walz on SNL, Getting Skinny & Meeting the Pope with a Bunch of Comedians
Jimmy Kimmel
594K views
6:09Jim Gaffigan on Traveling with Kids & Doing Stand Up Abroad
Jimmy Kimmel
562.9K views
1:50:51Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 7-20-23 w. Jim Gaffigan | Bill Burr
Bill Burr
557K 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
518K views
13:53Jim Gaffigan on His Daughter Preparing Thanksgiving, His Thoughts on Turkey & Bourbon Bonding Men
Jimmy Kimmel
470.8K views
8:09Jim Gaffigan & Conan Got Roasted By Martin Short | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
428.5K 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
403K views
3:39Jim Gaffigan Is Extremely Pale | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
389.4K 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
387.8K views
5:04Jim Gaffigan Ate Reindeer in Scandinavia
Seth Meyers
381.3K views
27:53Jim Gaffigan Full Interview | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
374K views
9:12Jim Gaffigan on Traveling Internationally with Five Kids
Jimmy Kimmel
369.2K views
1:48:31State Wars March Madness Pt. 4 w/ Jim Gaffigan | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
Theo Von
353.2K views
12:07Jim Gaffigan on Regretting Family Vacations & His Dad Doing One of the Craziest Things Ever
Jimmy Kimmel
351.4K 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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