Jeff Foxworthy’s Net Worth, Early Life, Career and Personal Life
Jeff Foxworthy is an American television personality and stand-up comedian who has made his name recognized far and wide. The television personality was born on September 6, 1958, in Atlanta Georgia.
Foxworthy has released over six comedy albums, two of which have been certified platinum. He is famous for his redneck jokes, which have resulted in books. Jeff is also a writer, actor, and author, ventures which have contributed greatly to his wealth.
Jeff has also made several appearances in television starting with The Jeff Foxworthy Show, where he appeared alongside Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy.
Net Worth
Jeff Foxworthy is a celebrity who has accumulated a net worth of $100 million. Jeff has been an active entertainer, which has enabled him to grow his wealth. While he began as a stand-up comedian, he became famous through his redneck jokes, which has resulted in other ventures.
He has released numerous comedy albums, which have contributed further to his wealth. He is also a television personality, who has hosted various shows. After the success of his jokes, Jeff has used them to write various books, which have sold well, earning him a good income.
Most of Jeff’s wealth is because of his hard work in standup comedy, writing books, hosting television shows, and other things. He is also a member of the Blue-Collar Comedy Tour, which is comprised of Ron White, Bill Engvall, and Larry the Cable Guy.
Early Life
Jeff Foxworthy was born on September 6, 1958, in Atlanta Georgia. His father Jimmy was an executive at IBM, and it enabled Jeff to have the best education. He joined Hapeville High School and went on to further his studies at Atlanta’s Georgia Institute of Technology. He dropped out before he would graduate and began doing some small jobs.
Immediately after dropping out, he began working with his father at IBM. He was so vibrant at telling jokes at the workplace, that his colleagues encouraged him to enter the Great Southeastern Laugh-Off contest at the Punchline comedy club. He entered the contest in 1984, won the contest, and decided to pursue a comedy career.
Career Success
Foxworthy became a recognized comedian for his famous line “You Might Be a Redneck If”. The phrase became a hit in 1993 which dominated his 1993 album. The album was named after the catchphrase and it peaked on the charts, making him a recognized comedian.
Foxworthy has released six albums throughout his career, and he remains one of the best-selling comedy recording artists of all time. His 1995 album Games Rednecks Play was nominated for the Best-Spoken Comedy Album Grammy in 1996.
Besides achieving success through his albums, the comedian has also hosted his own show. The Jeff Foxworthy Show aired on ABC in 1995. The show was canceled after a season and was later aired on NBC. Jeff has written several books since 1989, which have enabled him to make an extra income.
Personal Life
Foxworthy is married to Pamela Gregg, whom he met at the Punchline Comedy Club in Atlanta. They married on September 18, 1985, and the couple has two daughters.
