Larry the Cable Guy

Larry the Cable Guy (Dan Whitney) is an actor, stand-up comedian and former Radio DJ. As Larry the Cable guy, Whitney performs with the Blue Collar Comedy Tour.

Fast Facts

1. Birth name: Daniel Lawrence Whitney
2. Born: February 17, 1963
3. Birthplace: Pawnee City, Nebraska
4. Spouse: Cara Whitney
5. Has one son and one daughter
6. Member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour
7. The "deep south" accent he speaks with is not his real accent

Career

Known for the catch phrases of "Git 'er done" and "Lord, I apologize", Larry the Cable Guy received his career start in 1986 as a small town stand up comedian.¹ Soon fans were addicted to his southern drawl and down to earth comedy style as his popularity increased with appearances on Evening at the Improv and Comic Strip Live.¹ He soon became a fan favorite on the Bob and Tom Show with Jeff Foxworthy signing him on to his popular Blue Collar Comedy franchise in 2000 and Larry the Cable Guy gained national attention.¹ He released his first individual comedy CD, Lord, I Apologize in 2001, which topped the comedy charts.¹

Quotes

• "I went out with this one girl, and she scared me. One day she says to me "Soon you're gonna hear the pitter-patter of little feet!" and I'm thinking, "Oh Lord, she's pregnant"... She ended up leavin' me for a midget"²

• "I'm married now, so I don't date much anymore."²

• "I was living with a girl for eight months, until she found out I was there."²

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