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Jim Gaffigan Biography
Birth Name:James Christopher Gaffigan
Birth Place:Elgin, Illinois, United States
Profession Actor, Writer, Producer, Director, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- His animated series, "Pale Force," was nominated for a Webby Award after its first season
- Graduated from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University in 1988
- Was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity at Purdue University
- After college, he worked for a financial litigation firm in Florida, in the advertising trade in New York, in account management and in copywriting
- Began performing stand-up comedy in New York in 1991
- In 2011, he performed on Broadway in "The Championship Season․"
- Published his memoir "Dad is Fat" in May 2013 and his book "Food: A Love Story" in 2014
Awards
- 2007Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Broadband Program - Comedy: nominated
- 2016Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Morning Program: winner
- 2019Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Morning Program: winner
- 2019Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking-Ensemble Cast: winner
- 2021Voice Arts Award-Outstanding Animation Cast - Motion Picture - Best Voiceover: winner
- 2025Razzie Award-Worst Screen Combo: nominated