Gabriel Iglesias facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gabriel Iglesias
Iglesias in 2018
Born	Gabriel Jesús Iglesias (1976-07-15) July 15, 1976 (age 48) San Diego, California, U.S.
Occupation	Comedian actor
Years active	1997–present
Comedy career
Medium	Stand-up television film
Genres	Observational comedy surreal humour self-deprecation impressions satire
Subject(s)	Latin American culture race relations obesity everyday life pop culture social awkwardness
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Gabriel Jesús Iglesias (born July 15, 1976) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He is often called "Fluffy" by his fans. He has created many comedy shows for TV, including I'm Not Fat… I'm Fluffy and Hot and Fluffy.

As an actor, Gabriel Iglesias has been in many TV shows and movies. He starred in the Netflix show Mr. Iglesias, where he played a teacher. He also uses his voice for animated characters, like Speedy Gonzales in Space Jam: A New Legacy. He hosted shows like Stand Up Revolution and Fluffy's Food Adventures. In 2018, he was one of the highest-paid comedians in the world.

Early Life

Gabriel Jesús Iglesias was born on July 15, 1976, in San Diego, California. His mother, Esther P. Mendez, raised him. Gabriel has Mexican heritage. He grew up in several cities in California, including Riverside, Corona, and Long Beach. He spent most of his childhood in Long Beach.

Comedy Career

Gabriel Iglesias started his comedy career in 1997. Before that, he worked for a cell phone company in Los Angeles. He decided to become a full-time comedian, which was a big change for him.

In 2000, he appeared on the Nickelodeon show All That. This was a sketch comedy series, and he worked with actors like Amanda Bynes and Nick Cannon.

In 2006, Gabriel Iglesias was a contestant on the TV show Last Comic Standing. He made it to the final eight comedians. However, he was asked to leave the show because he used a phone to talk to his family, which was against the rules.

Iglesias in November 2010

In 2007, he used his voice for an entire Mexican family in an episode of the animated show Family Guy. In the same year, he started voicing twin characters on The Emperor's New School, a Disney cartoon. He has said this was his favorite voice acting job.

In 2011, Comedy Central started a stand-up comedy series called Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand Up Revolution. Gabriel Iglesias produced and hosted this show, which ran for three seasons.

He also voiced characters in animated movies. He was Ned and Zed in the 2013 film Planes. He also voiced characters in The Nut Job (2014) and El Americano: The Movie (2016).

From 2015 to 2017, Gabriel Iglesias hosted a reality show called Fluffy's Food Adventures on Fuse. The show was first called Fluffy Breaks Even. In this show, he traveled and explored different foods.

From 2019 to 2020, he starred in the Netflix series Mr. Iglesias. He played Gabe Iglesias, a teacher at a high school in Long Beach, California. In 2021, he voiced Speedy Gonzales in Space Jam: A New Legacy and Picchu in Maya and the Three.

In 2022, Gabriel Iglesias made history by being the first comedian to sell out Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. This big concert was later released on Netflix as Stadium Fluffy.

Comedy Style

Gabriel Iglesias is known for his unique comedy style. He often talks about his own life and experiences. He also uses funny voices and impressions in his acts. He is famous for wearing colorful Hawaiian shirts during his shows.

Some of the comedians who have influenced Gabriel Iglesias include Paul Rodriguez, Eddie Murphy, and Robin Williams.

Awards and Recognition

On February 10, 2012, the city of El Paso, Texas honored Gabriel Iglesias. He received several awards, including the key to the city. He also got the Beacon of H.O.P.E Award from a group called Operation H.O.P.E.

Personal Life

Since 2010, Gabriel Iglesias has lived in Whittier, California. He has a stepson named Frankie, whom he considers his own son. Gabriel has shared that he faced health challenges in the past. He worked hard to become healthier and continues to have a close bond with Frankie.

Filmography

Movies

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Television Shows

Discography

• Hot and Fluffy (2008) Image Entertainment
• I'm Not Fat, I'm Fluffy (2009)
• We Luv Fluffy (2009)
• Aloha Fluffy (2013) Comedy Central
• I'm Sorry For What I Said While I Was Hungry (2016) Netflix
• One Show Fits All (2019) Netflix
• Stadium Fluffy (2022) Netflix

See also

In Spanish: Gabriel Iglesias (comediante) para niños