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 145 to 168 of 1,446.
10:13Why Are We Still Racing Horses? | Jim Gaffigan
509K views
9:13When Your Hobby Becomes Your Entire Personality | Jim Gaffigan
506.4K views
0:48Canadian Tire | Jim Gaffigan
495.2K views
1:00The best surprise birthday party I ever went to. | Jim Gaffigan
488.4K views
0:56Babies are truly magic | Jim Gaffigan
487.3K views
0:59Apparently you can look like a religion | Jim Gaffigan
480.7K views
5:10"Camping" - Jim Gaffigan Stand up (King baby)
477.8K views
0:53Tim Hortons | Jim Gaffigan
471.2K views
11:04"Siesta" - Jim Gaffigan Stand up (Pale Tourist)
468.9K views
1:00Are you mad at me? | Jim Gaffigan
463.1K views
0:34Asking a question is not yelling | Jim Gaffigan
462.8K views
11:53"St. Louis Pizza" - Jim Eats The World - Jim Gaffigan
462.3K views
0:59Above Ground Pools | Jim Gaffigan
460.7K views
6:44"CAKE" - Jim Gaffigan Stand up (Beyond The Pale)
449.7K views
1:26Canada! See you in Winnipeg this Friday, July 17th. Tickets at JimGaffigan.com
449.2K views
8:23Best of Jim Gaffigan: Jesus, Abraham & God’s Customer Service
430.4K views
1:05Liquor stores are special places. Live from Old Forester: The Bourbon Set is playing now on my page
429.2K views
20:28Doing stand up for the Pope + ACTUAL FOOTAGE from the event (Pope Compilation)
428.3K views
14:36Best Store Jokes Compilation | Jim Gaffigan
428K views
0:53I need a day. | Jim Gaffigan
420.2K views
16:15Why Parents Never Relax on Vacation | Jim Gaffigan
420.1K views
15:00Funniest Dessert Stand Up Jokes | Jim Gaffigan
417.5K views
1:09Married into a family the size of a small town.
412.9K views
5:45"Do Vitamins Actually work?" - Jim Gaffigan Stand up (Mr.Universe)
408.9K 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
792.1K 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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