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• 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. He was featured on a Comedy Central roast that aired on March 15, 2009.Comedy Central Insider: Comedy Central to Roast Larry the Cable Guy (January 7, 2009)

• 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

• Comedy Central Roast

  Larry the Cable Guy's roast aired on Comedy Central on Sunday, March 15, 2009. The event's host was comic Lisa Lampanelli, better known as the "Queen of Mean." Other roasters included standard Roast attendees such as Greg Giraldo, Jeffrey Ross and Nick DiPaolo as well as special guests Toby Keith, Warren Sapp, Gary Busey, Reno Collier, Maureen McCormick and Jeff Foxworthy. Larry's fellow "Blue Collar" comedian Bill Engvall was not in attendance, but did appear via video. Larry claimed to have selected the roasters himself. Jokes were largely aimed at Larry and his guests' weight, bad looks and sexual habits, along with other jabs towards the quality of Larry's movies and catch phrase.

• 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.CMT: Larry the Cable Guy Bio 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.CMT: Larry the Cable Guy Bio 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.CMT: Larry the Cable Guy Bio He released his first individual comedy CD, Lord, I Apologize in 2001, which topped the comedy charts.CMT: Larry the Cable Guy Bio

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