Larry the Cable Guy was born on a farm in Nebraska and later moved to Florida during his teenage years.
He gained fame with his Cable Guy character, known for his catchphrase "Git-R-Done!"
Whitney and his wife Cara have two children and live on a 180-acre farm in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Biography
Early Life
Daniel Lawrence Whitney, known professionally as Larry the Cable Guy, was born on February 17, 1963, in Nebraska. Growing up on an 80-acre farm outside Pawnee City, he was raised in a Christian household by his parents, Tom and Shirley Whitney. At 16, his family relocated to West Palm Beach, Florida, where he attended The King's Academy and later graduated from Berean Christian School in 1982. Whitney pursued higher education at Baptist University of America and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, majoring in drama and speech, before dropping out to pursue a career in comedy.
Career
Larry the Cable Guy began his career in the early 1990s, making regular appearances on various radio shows, including The Ron and Ron Show and The Bob & Tom Show. He gained fame after developing his iconic Cable Guy character, characterized by a stereotypical redneck persona and a thick Southern accent. His catchphrase, "Git-R-Done!", became synonymous with his comedic style. Whitney was also a member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour alongside notable comedians like Bill Engvall and Jeff Foxworthy. Over the years, he has released several albums, including "A Very Larry Christmas" and "Get R Done", showcasing his unique blend of humor and music.
Personal Life
In 2005, Whitney married Cara, and they have two children, Wyatt and Reagan. The family resides on a 180-acre farm in Lincoln, Nebraska. Whitney is a devout Christian and co-founded the Git-R-Done Foundation in 2009 to assist those facing hardships. He is also a passionate supporter of the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team and has made significant charitable contributions, including a $5 million donation to the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. His hometown of Pawnee City honors him with a street named after him, reflecting his deep roots and commitment to his community.
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Discography
Happy Haul-O-Ween from Cars Land: Spooky Songs from Mater and Luigi2018
- 1.Graveyard Jambooree1:34
- 2.Mater Haul-O-Ween Square Dance1:36
- 3.Witchy Miss Lizzy Rock1:37
- 4.Purple People Eater (Purple Fender Bender)1:37
- 5.Welcome to Radiator Screams1:33
- 6.Monster Mash (Monster Truck Smash)1:41
- 7.Honkin' Haul-O-Ween1:34
- 8.Luigi the Hero1:34
- 9.Mambo Italiano (Haul-O-Ween Italiano)1:34
- 10.Chop Top of Carsoli1:35
- 11.Terror-Antella1:33
Season’s Speedings From Cars Land: Holiday Songs From Mater & Luigi2017
- 1.Mater’s Jingle Jamboree1:36
- 2.Radiator Rockin’ Holiday1:36
- 3.The Gifts of the Mater1:34
- 4.Tractors, Tractors, Tractors1:32
- 5.Christmas in Radiator Springs1:34
- 6.Season’s Speedings From the Junkyard1:32
- 7.Joy to the Whirl1:34
- 8.Jingle Bells di Luigi1:33
- 9.Carol of the Horns1:34
- 10.Jolly Joyous Santa Car1:32
- 11.We Wish You Season’s Speedings1:33
Tailgate Party2009
- 1.Tailgate Party4:00
- 2.Prostate Professional3:48
- 3.Half Cocked4:00
- 4.Boob Tube4:16
- 5.Truck Talk3:53
- 6.Male Enhancement5:58
- 7.Global Warming3:41
- 8.Wife Swap3:38
- 9.Mother's Milk4:09
- 10.Hot Dog Whisperer4:00
- 11.Bad Ventriloquist4:10
- 12.Buying in Bulk2:23
- 13.Silly Songs & So Long4:49
Christmastime in Larryland2007
- 1.Introduction & Opening Monologue6:42
- 2.Lapquest0:32
- 3.Eulogy3:00
- 4.Tobacco Company Choir1:21
- 5.Plus-Sized Fashion Shorts1:06
- 6.Nativity Scene6:36
- 7.Farting Jingle Bells0:38
- 8.Bobblehead Heating Dolls1:07
- 9.Comedian Muhammad & Oscar0:47
- 10.Holiday Carols1:53
- 11.A Santa's Q&A10:58
- 12.Nutcracker0:34
- 13.Dysfunctional Family Christmas3:35
- 14.Liberal Commie Environmental Poem3:25
- 15.Magic o' the Mime1:43
- 16.1-9000:59
- 17.The Chitmunks4:06
- 18.Patriotic Poem2:58
- 19.Medley of Carols0:50
- 20.Closing Monologue0:50
The Right to Bare Arms2005
- 1.Git-R-Done!1:20
- 2.Midgets and Gay Bars0:49
- 3.WWJD2:21
- 4.Las Vegas4:08
- 5.Hank Williams Jr. High School1:51
- 6.Hooters and Hooters Airlines4:39
- 7.Dodge Truck, Retards and Stinkbait1:49
- 8.NASCAR3:08
- 9.The Right to Bare Arms!4:08
- 10.Family In Sanford4:20
- 11.Faith Healers and Weight Problems4:02
- 12.Romance and Imported Rubbers (I Seen This on TV... No Lie)6:36
- 13.Throwed Outta Penney’s1:01
- 14.Shavin’, Waxin’, Primpin’ and Shootin’ Quail! (This Is Funny, I Don’t Care Who Ya Are!)3:25
- 15.News Items1:26
- 16.Song for a Friend (And Other Things I Think About When I’m Hammered at 4 A.M.)4:13
- 17.Toddler Mail7:04
A Very Larry Christmas2004
- 1.Christmas Commentary2:25
- 2.The Christmas Story2:16
- 3.Santy for a Day1:38
- 4.Oh Holy Crap0:15
- 5.Fat Holiday Relatives1:30
- 6.Singing Christmas Tree1:36
- 7.A Letter to Shania Twain2:23
- 8.O Little Girl From Birmingham0:21
- 9.Waiter Commentary1:34
- 10.Donny the Retard0:09
- 11.Pissed-Off Christmas Poem1:40
- 12.The Most Wonderful Ass0:18
- 13.Titty Bar Christmas2:09
- 14.Easy-To-Assemble1:52
- 15.The First Queer Santy Claus0:17
- 16.Fruitcake Commentary2:08
- 17.Santy Claus, Santy Claus2:25
- 18.I Pissed My Pants0:25
- 19.Christmas Weight Gain1:35
- 20.Grandpa’s Thanksgiving Story2:08
- 21.On the First Day of Christmas0:08
- 22.Redneck Santa Claus1:10
- 23.Hark, the Hairlip Angel0:10
- 24.A Letter to Santy Claus1:44
- 25.Sticks and Horse Turds1:23
- 26.Call a Doctor0:18
- 27.Gift-Giving2:12
- 28.I Wish My Mother-In-Law’d Get Hit by a Car0:28
Lord, I Apologize2001
- 1.I Made the Bigg Times Now2:52
- 2.Looking Good at the Flea Market3:16
- 3.Couldn’t Keep the Pizza Lit2:23
- 4.No Hair - Just a Red Head3:29
- 5.Keep the Chips Fresh4:06
- 6.Jump Up in the Air and Get Stuck3:29
- 7.Let Me Eat Your Shorts4:08
- 8.Can’t Understand My Accent1:44
- 9.The Worst Dentist I’ve Been To1:54
- 10.Martians Got a Thing for Redneck Fellers5:01
- 11.Going in Circles for Two Hours4:54
- 12.People Like My Analogies2:59
- 13.Toddler Mail3:27
- 14.Lord, I Apologize3:33
Get R Done1997
- 1.Movie Intro0:46
- 2.Fake Titties2:58
- 3.Little Larry Commentary4:59
- 4.Redheads4:53
- 5.Commentary (Cybersex)2:33
- 6.Shepard Dog Poem2:11
- 7.Jacksonville Fart Contest7:56
- 8.The Larry Awards6:53
- 9.Kentucky Family Reunion1:34
- 10.NASCAR Never Made Me Smoke3:29
- 11.Dickweed5:24
- 12.Letter to Santa Claus3:18
- 13.Christmas Carols Old and New2:37
We've Been Thinking
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Law and Disorder
- 1.Larry and Dewayne Hunt Squirrels
- 2.Twas the Night Before Christmas
- 3.Larry Goes Caroling
- 4.In a Trans AM
- 5.Larry Classic Cut
- 6.Outlaw Cable Dude
- 7.Bed Rid Earl
- 8.Bad Dreams
- 9.Toddler Mail (live at the VFW)
- 10.Larry and 2 Finger Mark Scare Raccoons
- 11.The Legend of Big Gladdis
- 12.Commentary on Hiroshima
- 13.Poem If I Was a Girl
- 14.Tribute to Redheads
- 15.Letter to Special Ed
- 16.Commentary on North Korea
- 17.Doreen's Diaries
- 18.Been to the Titty Bar (With $200 Bucks)
Morning Constitutions2007
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Also known as: Daniel Lawrence Whitney
Daniel Lawrence Whitney, known professionally as Larry the Cable Guy, is an American stand-up comedian, actor and former radio personality. He was one of the members of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, a comedy troupe which included Bill Engvall, Ron White, and Jeff Foxworthy.
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