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Jeff Foxworthy Biography (Comedian)

Birthday: September 6, 1958 (Virgo)

Born In: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Advanced Search Jeffrey Marshall “Jeff” Foxworthy is a stand-up comedian and actor who rose to fame with his ‘You might be a redneck’ one-liners. More than just a comic or a television personality, he is also a best selling author of more than 26 books. In a career spanning over a quarter of a century, Foxworthy has released six comedy albums, two of which were certified multi-platinum in the U.S. The son of an IBM executive, he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and aimed for a corporate career, but as luck would have it, he happened to participate in the 'Great Southeastern Laugh-off' held at Atlanta’s 'Punchline' comedy club. This success convinced him to ditch his corporate job and try his hand at a comedic career. Today he is regarded as one of the largest selling comedy-recording artists and has been nominated for the Grammy Award. He has made several forays into television as well and launched his own sitcom, ‘The Jeff Foxworthy Show.' He also hosted the ‘Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?’ and several other television shows that boosted his mass appeal tremendously. He is a member of one of the most successful comedy tours of all time, ‘The Blue Collar Comedy Tour,’ which also has Larry the Cable Guy and Ron White as its members. Image Credit http://www.poptower.com/jeff-foxworthy-picture-90235.htm Image Credit http://www.quotecollection.com/author/jeff-foxworthy/ Image Credit http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/11/07/fox-is-reviving-are-you-smarter-than-a-5th-grader Previous Next

Birthday: September 6, 1958 (Virgo)

Born In: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Also Known As: Jeffrey Marshall Foxworthy

Age: 67 Years, 67 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Pamela Gregg Grethe

father: Jimmy Abstance Foxworthy

mother: Carole Linda

children: Jordan - Juliane

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Height: 5'10" (178 cm), 5'10" Males

political ideology: Republican

City: Atlanta, Georgia

U.S. State: Georgia

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education: Georgia Tech

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  What is Jeff Foxworthy known for?

  Jeff Foxworthy is best known as a stand-up comedian, actor, and TV personality, particularly for his "You might be a redneck" jokes.

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  Is Jeff Foxworthy still doing comedy?

  Yes, Jeff Foxworthy continues to perform stand-up comedy shows and remains active in the entertainment industry.

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  How many comedy albums has Jeff Foxworthy released?

  Jeff Foxworthy has released several comedy albums, including popular titles such as "You Might Be a Redneck If..." and "Totally Committed."

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  Has Jeff Foxworthy written any books?

  Yes, Jeff Foxworthy has authored several books, including humor books and children's books, such as "Redneck Dictionary" and "Dirt On My Shirt."

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  What TV shows has Jeff Foxworthy appeared on?

  Jeff Foxworthy has appeared on various TV shows, including "Blue Collar TV," "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?," and "The American Bible Challenge."

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American PeopleStand-up ComediansAmerican MenGeorgia ActorsGeorgia Tech Childhood & Early LifeJeff was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 6, 1958, as the first child of Jimmy Abstance Foxworthy and Carole Linda. His father held a high profile job at IBM and the family lived in an affluent neighborhood.He attended Hapeville High School where he was the class clown, and loved making his classmates laugh with his funny antics. He listened to the recordings of the comedians Bob Newhart, Flip Wilson, and Bill Cosby during his leisure time.He attended Georgia Tech in Atlanta to study computer technology.Continue Reading Below