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Jeff Foxworthy

  • Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Birthday: September 6, 1958

From a day job working with computers to a night job telling jokes, comedian Jeff Foxworthy’s story was one of homegrown pride. He spent years on the road on the thankless stand-up circuit, hoping to craft an identifiable persona, but struck comedy gold after finding the potential humor in the subtle nuances of his Southern upbringing. With a distinct American voice that led to his own sitcom, “The Jeff Foxworthy Show” (1995-97), the laidback, bushy-mustachioed comedian with the twang in his voice won the hearts of comedy-lovers when he p…more

Career Milestones

  • 2007

    Hosted the FOX game show Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?

  • 2004

    Launched a new television show called Blue Collar TV on The WB and Comedy Central

  • 2003

    Released the DVD Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie

  • 2001

    Recorded a live album based on the Blue Collar Comedy Tour

  • 2000

    Headlined The Blue Collar Comedy Tour with Larry the Cable Guy, Ron White, and Bill Engvall; toured for three years

Awards

  • 1997

    TNN Music City News Country Award: Comedian

  • 1996

    Academy of Country Music Lifetime Achievement Award:

  • 1996

    People s Choice Award: Favorite Male in a New Series

  • 1990

    American Comedy Award: Best Stand-Up Comic

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