Larry the Cable Guy
comics stand ups
Larry the Cable Guy is the stage name of Daniel Lawrence Whitney, an American stand-up comedian, actor, and radio personality. Born on February 17, 1963, in Pawnee City, Nebraska, Larry the Cable Guy is known for his comedic persona, which involves a stereotypical redneck character and a catchphrase that often begins with “Git-R-Done!”
Larry the Cable Guy gained widespread recognition as one of the members of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, along with comedians Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, and Ron White. The tour, which began in 2000, and its subsequent film and television specials, helped catapult Larry the Cable Guy to national fame.
His comedic style often includes humor related to rural life, working-class experiences, and his fictional character’s exaggerated Southern accent. In addition to his stand-up comedy, Larry the Cable Guy has voiced the character Mater in the animated film “Cars” and its sequels.
It’s worth noting that Larry the Cable Guy is a stage persona, and offstage, Daniel Whitney is known for having a different speaking voice and persona. The success of Larry the Cable Guy has made him a popular figure in the world of comedy.