Jim Gaffigan is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. Born in Elgin, Illinois, Gaffigan has built a successful career by focusing on everyday topics like food, parenting, and the mundane aspects of life. Gaffigan has released numerous successful stand-up specials, including Mr. Universe (2012), Obsessed (2014), Cinco (2017), and Quality Time (2019), which have all earned Grammy nominations. In addition to his stand-up, he has appeared in films such as Super Troopers (2001) and Chappaquiddick (2017), and he starred in The Jim Gaffigan Show (2015–2016), a semi-autobiographical sitcom. Gaffigan is also a best-selling author, with books like Dad Is Fat (2013) and Food: A Love Story (2014).