Jim Gaffigan

Jim Gaffigan
Gaffigan in 2023
Born
James Christopher Gaffigan

(1966-07-07) July 7, 1966
EducationGeorgetown University (BS)
Spouse
(m. 2003)
Children5
RelativesRichard F. Mitchell
(grandfather)
Comedy career
Years active1991–present
Medium
  • Stand-up
  • television
  • film
  • books
Genres
Subjects
Websitejimgaffigan.com

James Christopher Gaffigan (born July 7, 1966) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. His material often addresses fatherhood, laziness, food, religion, and general observations. He is regarded as a "clean" comic, using little profanity in his routines, although he does use it from time to time. He has released several successful comedy specials, including Mr. Universe, Obsessed, Cinco, and Quality Time, all of which have received Grammy nominations.

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. He collaborates extensively with his wife, actress Jeannie Gaffigan, with whom he has five children.