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Bill Engvall Biography

Birth Name:William Ray Engvall

Birth Place:Galveston, Texas, United States

Profession Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Is a graduate of Richardson High School in Richardson, Texas
  • Worked as a cavern tour guide and disc jockey before making it big in stand-up
  • Quote: "For me, stand up is the greatest form of expression, because there's nothing more fun than a comedy show․"
  • Has appeared in several sitcoms, including "Designing Women," "Delta" and "The Jeff Foxworthy Show․"
  • Has worked alongside the likes of Rosie O'Donnell, Ron White and Daniel Whitney, aka "Larry the Cable Guy․"
  • Made plans to earn a teaching degree before ultimately deciding on a career in comedy
  • Is the author of the autobiography "Just a Guy: Notes from a Blue Collar Life․"
  • Maintains a sports blog for MLB's Los Angeles Angels

Awards

  • 2007Grammy-Best Comedy Album: nominated
  • 2018Grace Award-Grace Award for Television: nominated