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Larry the Cable Guy, one of the most successful stand up comedians in history, is also the host of "Only in America with Larry the Cable Guy" on History Channel. In each episode, Larry visits various sites across the country, revealing bits of history while immersing himself in the lifestyles, jobs, and hobbies that make up the American experience. He also stars in "Cars 2" as the voice of Mater, reprising the role from the original Disney • Pixar animated movie.

Larry most recently starred in the one-hour special "Tailgate Party" for Comedy Central in 2010. The comedy CD of the same name debuted at #1 on the Billboard Comedy Charts. In 2009, he starred in and executive produced "The Comedy Central Roast of Larry the Cable Guy" which was the third highest rated roast in Comedy Central history, attracting 4.1 million viewers. He also hosted and produced "Larry the Cable Guy's Hula-Palooza Christmas Luau" and "Larry the Cable Guy's Star Studded Christmas Extravaganza," which both aired on CMT to huge ratings success.

In 2008 Larry co-starred with Ivana Milicevic, Yaphet Kotto, Peter Stormare, Joe Mantegna, Jenny McCarthy and Eric Roberts in "Witless Protection." In 2007 Larry starred in the film "Delta Farce." His first feature "Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector" was released in 2006. The comedy co-starred Joe Pantoliano, Joanna Cassidy, and Tony Hale.



Larry was part of the hugely successful concert Blue Collar Comedy Tour, which grossed more than 15 million dollars. The ensemble cast of comedians included Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, and Ron White. The tour's success led to "Blue Collar Comedy Tour, The Movie," which premiered on Comedy Central in November of 2003 and at the time, was the highest rated movie in the channel's history. The DVD has sold more than 4 million units. The sequel "Blue Collar Comedy Tour Rides Again," has sold more than 3 million units. In March 2006, the Blue Collar boys reunited to shoot "Blue Collar Comedy Tour, One for the Road" in Washington, D.C. at the Warner Theater. The movie had its world premiere on Comedy Central in June 2006, again receiving some of the channel's highest ratings. The soundtrack was nominated for a 2006 Grammy award.

His first comedy album release "Lord, I Apologize" has reached gold status, selling more than 500,000 copies. The CD was #1 on the Billboard Comedy Charts for fifteen weeks in a row. Larry's DVD special "Git-R-Done," has sold more than 1 million copies and has been certified platinum. He also starred in "Blue Collar TV," a sketch comedy series for The WB network which premiered on July 29, 2004.

Larry's comedy CD "Morning Constitutions" was released in 2007 and debuted at #1 on the Billboard Comedy Charts. His previous release, "The Right to Bare Arms" (Jack Records/Warner Bros. Records) debuted at #1 on the Soundscan Comedy Chart, #1 on the Country Chart, and #7 on the Top 200 Chart. This marked the first time in the history of Soundscan that a comedy album has charted at #1 on the Country Chart. It has been certified gold (500,000 units) by the RIAA. The "Right to Bare Arms" also received a Grammy nomination. His first Christmas CD, "A Very Larry Christmas" has also been certified platinum (1,000,000 units).

Larry won Billboard's 2005 Comedy Artist of the Year and Comedy Album of the Year. He is a best-selling author and his book "Git-R-Done," (2005), which debuted at #26 on the New York Times bestseller list.

Larry was named to Forbes Celebrity 100 list in 2006, 2007, and 2011. This list breaks down the hottest and most successful people in the entertainment industry. Larry also received the Billboard Top Comedy Tour Award in 2006.




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LARRY THE CABLE GUY: FACTS

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Age: 49 years old
Birthday: February 17, 1963
Height: 5' 10"
Nickname: Larry
The Freight Train of Comedy
Full Name / Real Name: Daniel Lawrence Whitney
Birthplace: Pawnee City, NE
Wife: Cara Whitney





Larry the Cable Guy in "Only in America" 'Only in America': Larry the Cable Guy Takes Zany Spin Around U.S. — Premiering Tuesday, February 8, the new History Channel series features the comedian crisscrossing the nation, going totally off the beaten path to find the people, places and things that define this nation's unique history. Read more...

 
 
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May 26, 2012
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4 hours ago
LOL #LarrytheCableGuy is actually funny int this comedy show haha
4 hours ago
What movie scene has Larry the Cable Guy nude?
4 hours ago
still hella-irritated over #LarrytheCableGuy and his mumu bearing broad telling me my dog wasn't on a leash--he's dragging it, hello?!?!
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