Jim Gaffigan

Jim Gaffigan is a multi-faceted entertainer whose work spans stand-up comedy, acting, writing, and production. His keen observational humor has often been applied to subjects such as fatherhood, food, and religion. Gaffigan has released several notable comedy specials, including "Mr. Universe," "Obsessed," "Cinco," "Quality Time," "The Pale Tourist," and "Comedy Monster." His writing prowess extends beyond the stage, with two published books: the memoir "Dad Is Fat" and "Food: A Love Story." On television, Gaffigan co-created and starred in "The Jim Gaffigan Show" on TV Land, a series based on his own life, and currently stars in the TBS original scripted comedy series "My Boys."

Aside from comedy specials and television, Gaffigan's career extends into film and voice acting. He has co-starred in films such as "Experimenter," "Chappaquiddick," "American Dreamer," "SUPER TROOPERS," "13 GOING ON 30," and "THREE KINGS." He also voiced characters in Pixar's "Luca" and season two of "Stargirl." Gaffigan's versatility even extends into advertising, where he has been featured as Colonel Sanders in KFC commercials and in a marketing campaign for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica.

Multiple awards have recognized Gaffigan's contributions to the world of entertainment. His animated series "Pale Force" for "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," which he co-wrote and voiced, was nominated for a Daytime Emmy in 2007. In 2016, he won a Daytime Emmy for his regular commentary on "CBS Sunday Morning." Gaffigan has also received seven Grammy nominations for Best Comedy Album. His most recent works include the comedy specials "Cinco," "Noble Ape," "Quality Time," "The Pale Tourist," and "Comedy Monster." He was featured in the 2023 film "Peter Pan & Wendy" as Mr. Smee and in the 2024 films "Unfrosted" as Edsel Kellogg III and "Greedy People" as The Irishman. Gaffigan is set to tour in 2025 with fellow comedian Jerry Seinfeld.