Larry the Cable Guy with the real name, Daniel Lawrence Whitney is an American Stand-up Comedian, Actor, and former Radio Personality.
The multi-faceted baby boomer hails from Pawnee City, Nebraska, United States of America.
He was a part of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, which featured Bill Engvall, Ron White, and Jeff Foxworthy.
Read more to learn about his age, girlfriend, wiki, networth, bio, height, weight, family, ethnicity, nationality, religion, facts and more.
What is Larry the Cable Guy’s real name?
Larry the Cable Guy goes by the real name Daniel Lawrence Whitney. The otherwise pseudonym is for branding purposes.
Larry the Cable Guy Wiki/Biography
Larry the Cable Guy was born on the 17th of February, 1963 in Pawnee City, Nebraska.
He grew up on a pig farm near Pawnee City and had a sharp sense of humor from an early age.
Larry went on to study acting at Baptist University of America in Georgia after graduating from Bearean Christian School which is his high school alma mater.
To refine his qualification from Baptist University of America, Larry the Cable Guy also pursued a degree in the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.
Here he opted for Drama and Speech Studies.
However, he didn’t see it to the end as he had gone into comedy which was time-consuming and so Larry the Cable Guy dropped his studies during his junior year.
His love of entertainment led him to comedy clubs, where he refined his abilities and created the persona that would soon propel him to prominence.
| Real Name | Daniel Lawrence Whitney |
| Nickname | Larry the Cable Guy |
| Profession | American Stand-up Comedian, Actor, and former Radio Personality. |
| Age | 61 (as of 2024) |
| Date of Birth | 17th February, 1963. |
| Birthplace | Pawnee City, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Homeplace | Pawnee City, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Height | 5’10 |
| Weight | 124 kg |
| Education | The King’s Academy Berean Christian School (1981)Baptist University of America |
| Hobbies | Horse riding, Playing of Golf and four-wheeling |
| Famous for | Comical career, Golf Enthusiast |
Larry The Cable Guy Family and Girlfriend
Larry the Cable Guy from time to time talks about his father who was a Christian minister and his elementary school principal in The King’s Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida.
His raucous on-stage character masks a dedicated family guy.
Larry, born Daniel Lawrence Whitney, has been happily married to his wife, Cara Whitney, for more than ten years.
The pair married in July 2005 and have since formed a solid and enduring connection.
Cara, a Wisconsin native, is more than just the wife of a well-known comedian. She is an excellent novelist who wrote the book “Unbridled Faith: 100 Devotions from the Horse Farm.”
The book shows the couple’s mutual enjoyment of rural living and their Christian beliefs.
Larry the Cable Guy and Cara have created a close-knit family that prioritizes privacy, despite Larry’s prominent work.
The couple have two children: a son called Wyatt and a girl named Reagan.
Larry the Cable Guy Age, Height and More
Larry the Cable Guy is 5 feet 10 inches and weighs about 120 kilograms.
His eye colour is grey befitting of his light brown hair colour, invariably assenting to the ever perfect gold and silver mix aesthetic.
He wears a 4.5 (US) shoe size.
Career
Larry began his career with multiple radio appearances in the early 1990s.
He has appeared on several nationally syndicated shows, including The Ron and Ron Show, and The Bob and Tom Show.
Others include The Chris Baker Show on KDGE, Todd and Tyler Show on KEZO in Omaha, Kirk, Mark, and Lopez morning show on WIYY in Maryland, and Johnny Dare Morning Show on KQRC in Kansas City.
He proceeded to build a reputation for himself, participating in an increasing number of performances around the country, including one in Orlando, Florida.
Larry the Cable Guy also began providing two comments per week for WHEB 100.3 in New England and WGIR-FM 101.1 in Portsmouth and Manchester, New Hampshire.
He created his Larry the Cable Guy identity after experiencing minimal success and popularity while performing stand-up under his own name.
The Cable Guy character features a strong Southern accent, a stereotypical redneck look, and the slogan Git-R-Done!
He employs catchphrase comedy and discusses themes such as family stories and jokes about his hillbilly background.
Some of his other catchphrases include exclaiming “Lord, I apologize, and be with the starvin” Pygmies in New Guinea.
He also uses the “Amen” catchphrase after telling dubious taste jokes, and “I don’t care who ya are, that’s funny right there” to persuade the crowd to laugh with him.
Larry the Cable Guy Net Worth
Larry the Cable Guy has an estimated net worth of $100 million.
Facts
- Larry the Cable Guy was born in Nebraska where he hails from but relocated to Florida at 16.
- In 2005, Larry the Cable Guy’s “Right to Bare Arms” CD ranked as number 1 on the comedy and country charts.
- He once made it in 2007 to the covers of Forbes Magazine as one of the wealthiest man with about $20 million dollar earnings.
- Larry the Cable Guy’s comedy CDs have won him Grammy nominations, demonstrating his ability to captivate live audiences while simultaneously connecting with followers through recorded performances.
- Larry the Cable Guy’s comedic prowess extends to hosting award shows.
- He holds a record for being among the most entertainers to host the CMT Music Awards multiple times.
- Larry the Cable Guy is actively interested in charity activities.
- He supports a variety of philanthropic organizations, notably the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.
- He is a huge fan of Golf sports which has pictures of his activities spread across his social handles.
