Anecdotes

Earned a B.A. from Georgetown University's School of Business in 1988.

He and family of seven live in a two-bedroom apartment in lower Manhattan, where he attends St Patrick's Old Catherdral on Mulberry St and enjoys eating at Veselka restaurant on Second Avenue.

Is the youngest of six siblings and wife Jeannie is one of nine siblings.

Has two daughters and three sons with wife Jeannie Gaffigan named Marre Gaffigan (b. 2005) Jack Gaffigan (b. 2006) Katie Gaffigan (2009), Michael Gaffigan (2011) and Patrick Gaffigan (2012).

Jim's wife Jeannie is so devoutly religious, he jokingly refers to her as a "Shiite Catholic".

Worked in Advertising before starting in stand-up.

Jim and wife Jeannie are avid proponents of home birthing, having had their 5 children delivered at their own New York City residence.

Has said that he dislikes being labeled a ''Family friendly comedian''.

Played Larry Johnson, on two separate occasions, and both times, the characters were under the scrutiny of law enforcement officials, in New York - Police judiciaire (1990) and also in Broken Lizard comedy Super Troopers (2001).

Appeared at the U.S.O. comedy tour in Cuba. (avril 2003)

Hand-picked by David Letterman to develop the sitcom Welcome to New York (2000).

Recurring roles on Ed (2000) and 70s show (1998). (2004)

He is father of Jack Gaffigan who portrayed a young version of him on his show.

Nominated for TV Guide Award - Best New Actor in a Sitcom

Has released the new comic album "Beyond Pale" which he did a stand up show for in Chicago. (2006)

Starred on Broadway with Brian Cox, Kieffer Sutherland, Jason Patric and Chris Noth in That Championship Season.

Parents come from Iowa and Illinois.

Jim and wife Jeannie were married at St. Patrick's Old Cathedral in New York City.

Since he and his family reside in New York City, he chooses not to own a car.

Guilty displeasure is salmon, one of the rare foods he actually dislikes.

In the mid 1990s when Jim appeared on his very first live TV stand-up gig at Carolines Comedy Club in New York City, he was introduced by fellow comedian Richard Jeni.

Was considered for the title role in Craig Quits His Day Job (2016).

Guilty pleasure is the series Jane the Virgin (2014).

Brother-in-law of Paul Noth and Patrick Noth.

Wife, Jeannie Gaffigan, gave birth to their third child, Katie Louise, in New York on May 10, 2009.