Jim Gaffigan

Infobox Comedian


name = Jim Gaffigan
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caption = Jim Gaffigan stands outside of the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, IL on August 22, 2008 at approximately 10:20 PM.
birth_name = James Christopher Gaffigan
birth_date = birth date and age|mf=yes|1966|7|7
birth_place = Chesterton, Indiana, U.S.
medium = Stand up comedy, television
nationality = American
active = 1991 - present
genre = Deadpan, Sarcasm, Observational comedy
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subjects= Pop culture, everyday life
spouse = Jeannie Noth Gaffigan (2003 - Present) (2 children)
notable_work = "Beyond the Pale", "My Boys" (Andy Franklin)
website = [http://www.jimgaffigan.com]
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James Christopher Gaffigan (born July 7, 1966) is an American stand-up comic and actor.

Biography

Born in Chesterton, Indiana, Gaffigan often pokes fun at his childhood. One of six children, Gaffigan often jokes about growing up in a large, Catholic family. He is married to Jeannie Noth. Gaffigan has one daughter, Marre, and one son, Jack. He is brother to Joe and Mike Gaffigan. Gaffigan is a practicing Catholic. ["Jim Gaffigan: Beyond the Pale" TV special

"The Sexy Tour" is Gaffigan's current tour.]

His comedy routines are known for being deadpan, and often include humorous, high-pitched voices, such as that of a supposed audience member commenting on his performance. His performances are also known to commonly include his "dumb-idea guy" gags, during which he does a stereotypical redneck voice, declaring "Hey, I got an idea. How about...?", and going on to expand on the idea. For example, when talking about Hot Pockets, "Hey, I got an idea. How about we fill a pop tart with nasty meat and cheese?"

Gaffigan is also known for various routines relating to being lazy and eating food, especially famous routines regarding Hot Pockets and bacon. His latest album, "Beyond the Pale", consisted primarily of material regarding food. The album was accompanied by an hour long special on Comedy Central of the same name, which was also released on DVD.

Gaffigan is also recognizable for having performed in several comedic commercials for Sierra Mist. He also appeared in two movies chosen for the 2001 Sundance Film Festival: "Super Troopers" and "Thirty Years to Life". Gaffigan is a regular cast member of the TBS original sitcom "My Boys".

Discography

*"Luigi's Doghouse" (CD) - 2001
*"Economics II" (CD) - 2001
*"More Moo Moos" (CD) - 2003
*" The Last Supper" (CD) - 2003
*"Doing My Time" (CD) - Comedy Central Records - 2004
*"Beyond the Pale" (CD) - Comedy Central Records - 2006

Partial filmography

*"Three Kings (1999)"
*"Super Troopers (2001)"
*"Igby Goes Down (2002)"
*"13 Going On 30 (2004)"
*"The Great New Wonderful (2005)"
*"The Love Guru (2008)"

elected television appearances

*"Random Play (VH1 Comedy Sketch Series) (1997-1999)
*"Welcome to New York (2000-2001)
*"The Ellen Show (2001-2002)
*"Ed (2003-2004)
*"That 70's show (2003-2004)
*"Beyond the Pale (2006)
*"My Boys (2007)
*"Pale Force - Recurring animated short on Late Night with Conan O'Brien
*" (2002 & 2007)

References

External links

* [http://www.jimgaffigan.com/ JimGaffigan.com]
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* [http://www.tv.com/jim-gaffigan/person/865/summary.html Jim Gaffigan TV.com]
*MySpace|jimgaffigan
* [http://www.nbc.com/Late_Night_with_Conan_O'Brien/Pale_Force/ "Pale Force" episodes at NBC.com]
* [http://petesbigmouth.com/audio.html 'Getting Late' interview by Pete Dominick on Sirius Radio]
* [http://lasvegasweekly.com/news/2008/jul/24/sexyspeak-stand--jim-gaffigan/ Sexyspeak with stand-up Jim Gaffigan]