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Clean stand-up · actor · authorJim Gaffigan
Grammy-nominated “clean” comic of food, fatherhood and laziness, with thirteen long-form specials.
- Born
- July 7, 1966
- Grammys
- Eight nominations
- Emmys
- Three wins
- Specials
- Thirteen
Who is Jim Gaffigan?
James Christopher Gaffigan is an eight-time Grammy-nominated American stand-up comedian, actor, writer and producer. He is a two-time New York Times best-selling author and a three-time Emmy-winning performer.
His humor often addresses fatherhood, laziness, food, religion and general observations, and he is regarded as a “clean” comic. He has released thirteen long-form comedy specials.
He also acts in film, television and on Broadway, and is married to actress, producer and writer Jeannie Gaffigan, with whom he has five children. Billboard named his 2025 tour one of the year’s top 10 highest-grossing comedy tours.
On the podcasts
Full episodes where Jim is a guest or comes up, newest first.
On My Show Notes
Live My Show Notes episode pages that mention Jim Gaffigan.
Jim Gaffigan FAQ
Is Jim Gaffigan a clean comedian?
He is regarded as a “clean” comic, using little profanity in his routines.
How many kids does Jim Gaffigan have?
He and his wife Jeannie Gaffigan have five children.
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