Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Actor, Voice actor, Film producer, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Thursday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Religion
Catholicism
Languages
English
Spouse
Jeannie Gaffigan
Residences
Manhattan
Education
McDonough School of Business, La Lumiere School, Purdue University
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Popularity
Tier B -- 38,303 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 33
Year context
Born in 1966 -- Cultural Revolution begins in China; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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Career
Career spanning 26 years (1999-2025)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Horse
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (20)
Maintenance Required
Mr Miller
Greedy People
The Irishman
Unfrosted
Edsel Kellogg III
Full Circle
Manny Broward
Hotel Transylvania: Transformania
Van Helsing (voice)
Luca
Lorenzo Paguro (voice)
Troop Zero
Ramsey Flint
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
Professor Abraham Van Helsing (voice)
Hot Pursuit
Red
The Jim Gaffigan Show
Writer
Biography
James Christopher Gaffigan (born July 7, 1966) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. His material often addresses fatherhood, laziness, food, religion, and general observations. He has been nominated seven times at the Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jim Gaffigan?
Jim Gaffigan is 59 years old, born on .
Where was Jim Gaffigan born?
Jim Gaffigan was born in Elgin, Illinois, USA.
What movies or shows has Jim Gaffigan been in?
Jim Gaffigan has 20 credits in our database. Notable titles include Maintenance Required (2025), Greedy People (2024), Unfrosted (2024), Full Circle (2023), Hotel Transylvania: Transformania (2022).
What is Jim Gaffigan known for?
Jim Gaffigan is primarily known as an actor. James Christopher Gaffigan (born July 7, 1966) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. His material often addresses fatherhood, laziness, food, religion, and…
Where can I find more information about Jim Gaffigan?
You can find more about Jim Gaffigan on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
