Jeannie Gaffigan

Jeanne Gaffigan

Jeannie (right) with husband Jim Gaffigan (left)
Born Jeanne Louise Noth
(1970-03-09) March 9, 1970
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Residence Manhattan, New York
Nationality American
Occupation Actress, producer, writer, executive producer
Years active 1990s – present
Known for The Jim Gaffigan Show
Spouse(s) Jim Gaffigan
Children 5

Jeanne "Jeannie" Louise Gaffigan (born March 9, 1970) is an American actress, producer, and comedy writer. She is married to comedian Jim Gaffigan. She is best known as a co-creator, writer, and executive producer for The Jim Gaffigan Show, a show loosely based on her own family life with her husband.

Early life

Gaffigan was born March 9, 1970 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[1] She grew up the oldest of nine children. Her father was a theater and film critic.[1]

Career

In July 2015, the Gaffigans appeared on the NPR program Ask Me Another, where Jeannie played a version of the Newlywed Game; she got all the answers right.[2]

Since April 8, 2016, Jeannie has appeared in a marketing campaign for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica starring Jim Gaffigan and the couple's children.[3]

Personal life

Jeannie is married to Jim Gaffigan. Together, they have five children and live in Manhattan.[1] She belongs to the Catholic faith. Jim has jokingly referred to her as a "Shiite Catholic" relative to him.

References

  1. 1 2 3 KATZ, BRIGIT (July 17, 2015), Behind the Hot Pocket". Women in the World. The New York Times. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
  2. Eisenberg, Ophira (July 9, 2015), "According to Jim (Gaffigan)". Ask Me Another. NPR. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
  3. "Jim Gaffigan stars in Chrysler brand’s 'Dad Brand' marketing campaign for the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica" (Press release). Penarth, Wales, UK: Automotive World. 2016-04-08. Retrieved 2016-04-19.

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