Jeff Foxworthy is a famous actor and stand-up comedian who got fame form “You might be a redneck” He is best known for his comic roles. Foxworthy is not a TV and Comic actor; he is also the best-selling author of more than 26 books overall. Throughout his career, he released six comedy albums. Jeff Foxworthy Net Worth is $100 million.
Biography
Jeff Foxworthy (full name Jeffrey Marshall Foxworthy) was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on 6th September 1958. Now he is 62 years old.
He is the first child of Carole Linda and Jimmy Astance Foxworthy. He, along with his family, lived in a wealthy neighborhood. His father had a high profile job in IBM.
For his schooling education, he attends Hapeville High School. He loved to make his class fellow laugh with his funny antics. In his leisure time, he listened to the recording of Bob Newhart (a comedian). Later, he a degree in Computer Technology from Georgia Tech.
Foxworthy followed his father’s footsteps in the job and began working in IBM (Georgia). But his friend motivates him to pursue a comedy career. So, in an Atlanta comedy club, he did comedy for a few minutes. A few months later, he left his job and started stand-up comedy. Soon he got fame from “You might be a redneck.”
Begging of Career
Jeff Foxworthy starts his professional career at IBM as a maintainer of the mainframe computer. He did this job for almost five years. But he loves to make his coworker laugh.
In 1984, a comedy club in Atlanta announced “Great Southeastern Laugh-off.” His coworkers insist him to take part in the comedy show. Later, he won the competition after winning the release to quit his job and began his stand-up comedy career.
Jeff Foxworthy Personal Details | |
| Real Name | Jeffrey Marshall Foxworthy |
| Age | 62 years |
| Date of Birth | 6th September 1958 |
| Place of Birth | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Nationality | American |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Profession / Occupation | Stand-up Comedian, Actor, and Author |
Jeff Foxworthy Stats | |
| Height | 6 feet or 185 cm |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Body Type | Average |
| Chest Size | Unknown |
| Biceps | Unknown |
| Waist | Unknown |
| Eyes Color | Hazel |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Shoe Size | Unknown |
| Dress Size | Unknown |
Jeff Foxworthy Details | |
| Spouse / Wife Name | Pamela Gregg |
| Father Name | Jimmy Astance Foxworthy |
| Mother Name | Carole Linda |
| Children | Jordon Foxworthy, Julianne Foxworthy |
| Siblings | Jay Foxworthy, Jennifer Foxworthy |
In 1993, he released a comedy album titled “You Might Be a Redneck If…” which later peaked on a Billboard 200 chart at No.38.
After this big hit album, he releases three more records, such as Committed, The Music Album, and Games Rednecks Play. All of these albums were a big hit.
He started a sitcom based on a comedy routine named “The Jeff Foxworthy Show.” This show canceled after airing for one season only.
Personal Life
Foxworthy meets his future wife-to-be Pamela Gregg in Atlanta, Georgia, at Punchline. On 18th September 1985, both get married in a small ceremony. They have three kids. Both are daughters, named Jordan and Julianne.
Jeff is very much involved in Duke University Children’s Hospital in Durham. This hospital helps to treat the children fighting with cancer. He donates a handsome amount of money for cancer treatment.
Jeff Foxworthy Net Worth
Jeff Foxworthy net worth is around $100 million. He is a well-known comedian and author of approximately 20 humor books.
He earned money from these resources. Jeff gets recognition when he wins Great Southeastern Laugh-off.
Later, he peruses his career as a stand-up comedian when he toured with other comedians all over America. He published almost 26 books throughout his career.
Facts About Jeff Foxworthy
- Before winning the title of Great Southeastern Laugh-off in 1984, he worked in IBM
- for five years.
- In 1990, he won “Best Stand-up Comedian” at the American Comedy Awards.
- He received first Grammy nomination in 1995 for his comedy album named “Games Rednecks Play.”
- His sitcom “The Jeff Foxworthy Show” aired on ABC and NBC for one season.
- Jeff hosted “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grade?”
- Foxworthy authored around twenty humor books.