Jim Gaffigan

Birth Name:

James Christopher Gaffigan

Birth Place:

Elgin, Illinois, United States

Profession

Actor, Writer, Producer, Director, Soundtrack

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

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

Fast Facts