Anecdotes

Lost a staggering 100 lbs after becoming a father for the first time at age 55, wanting to improve his health in order to live to see his child grow up.

He is an ordained minister and a former bouncer.

Obtained a Bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa

In August 2008, he broke his scapula in a motorcycle accident on the Pacific Coast Highway.

Attended Ottumwa High School and began doing stand-up comedy when he was 23.

Earned an Associate's degree from Indian Hills Community College

Both of his paternal great-grandmothers were of Swedish origin. His other ancestry includes English, Irish, German, Scottish, and Scots-Irish (Northern Irish).

He is the son of Linda Kay (née Graham) and Jack Arnold. He has six siblings: Lori, Johnny, Scott, Chris, Marla and Mark.

On March 6, 2009, he became engaged to Ashley Groussman.

Friends with Steve Harvey, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Sylvester Stallone.

His third ex-wife, Shelby Roos, is a political consultant.

Participated in the Seattle Hockey Challenge in 2005 - he coached one of the teams.

Lives in Beverly Hills, California.

Nephew of Kay Arnold