Jim Gaffigan Net Worth: Biography and Controversies

Jim Gaffigan is an American stand-up comic, actor, and producer known for his comedy specials and self-titled series on TV Land. Jim Gaffigan net worth estimated is around $30 million as of 2022.

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Early Life, Age, and Bio

Jim Gaffigan was born on 7 July 1966 in Illinois, USA to Michael Ambrose Gaffigan and Marcia Miriam. He has five siblings: brother Michael Jr., Richard, and Joseph, and sisters Pamela and Catherine. Notably, they are of Irish descent. Right from a young age, he wanted to be an actor. As for his education, he finished high school from La Lumiere School and went on to graduate from McDonough School of business in 1988 and studied finance back in college.

Jim Gaffigan Net Worth and Career

In 1990, Jim Gaffigan moved to New York to start his comedy career. His career began when his friend dared him to take a stand up the seminar.

For the first years of his comedy career, he tried many different comedy styles ranging, from angry comedy to impressions and voices.

Gaffigan’s stand-up comedy on Comedy Central’s series ‘Shorties Watchin’ Shortie’ was featured in 2004. The following year, he filmed a live Comedy Central special.

In 2012, he recorded ‘Mr. Universe’ which was nominated for a Grammy.

In 2016, he was the most popular comedian on all of Pandora.com with over 670 million spins.

Jim Gaffigan Net Worth

Jim Gaffigan net worth estimated is around $30 million as of 2022. has been accumulated since the turn of the century. His stand-up act, along with his tours, acting credits, and own series have made him a very successful entertainer. Nowadays, he is still touring and releasing stand-up specials.

Jim Gaffigan Controversies

Jim Gaffigan wedded Jeannie Gaffigan, an actress, and are parents to five kids. The

family first lived in New York and later moved to a bigger house. Jim is a catholic and

regularly goes to church and attends mass. He has also been given an honorary

doctorate.