Larry the Cable Guy facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Larry the Cable Guy
Whitney in 2007
Birth name	Daniel Lawrence Whitney
Born	(1963-02-17) February 17, 1963 (age 62) Pawnee City, Nebraska, U.S.
Medium	Stand-up, television, film, radio, books
Years active	1991–present
Genres	Character comedy, insult comedy, observational comedy, political satire
Subject(s)	Southern culture, American politics, obesity, political correctness, self-deprecation, family, personal hygiene, current events
Spouse	Cara Whitney ​ (m. 2005)​
Children	2
Notable works and roles	Blue Collar Comedy Tour Delta Farce Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector Only in America with Larry the Cable Guy Witless Protection Cars franchise as Mater

Daniel Lawrence Whitney (born February 17, 1963) is an American comedian and actor. He is famous for his stage name, Larry the Cable Guy. He is known for his funny stand-up comedy shows.

Larry the Cable Guy was part of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. This was a group of comedians including Bill Engvall, Ron White, and Jeff Foxworthy. He also voices the character Mater in the Cars movies from Disney/Pixar. His famous saying is "Git-R-Done!" which is also the title of his book.

Growing Up

Dan Whitney was born in Nebraska. He grew up on a large farm outside Pawnee City, Nebraska. His father was a Christian minister. Dan went to high school in West Palm Beach, Florida, where his father was a school principal.

He finished high school in 1982. Then, he went to college and studied drama and speech. He says his college roommates from Texas and Georgia helped him learn his famous Southern accent. He left college after his third year to try comedy.

His Comedy Career

Starting in Radio

Larry the Cable Guy began his career in radio in the early 1990s. He often appeared on popular radio shows across the country. He would share his funny stories and jokes with listeners.

Becoming Larry the Cable Guy

Larry the Cable Guy performing in 2015

At first, Dan Whitney performed stand-up comedy using his real name. He didn't have much success. Then, he created the character "Larry the Cable Guy." This character has a typical "redneck" look and a strong Southern accent. He tells funny stories about his "family."

Larry the Cable Guy uses his famous saying, "Git-R-Done!" He also says, "Lord, I apologize for that, there, and be with the starvin' Pygmies in New Guinea. Amen," after telling a joke that might be a bit silly. After a really funny joke, he'll say, "I don't care who ya are, that's funny right there."

His first two comedy albums, Lord, I Apologize (2001) and The Right to Bare Arms (2005), sold very well. They were certified gold, meaning they sold over 500,000 copies.

Other Fun Projects

Larry the Cable Guy has done many other projects. In 2011, he started a travel show called Only in America with Larry the Cable Guy on the History Channel. In this show, he traveled around the United States. He explored different cultures and unique places. The show was very popular with millions of viewers.

In 2012, Disneyland's California Adventure theme park opened "Cars Land." It has a ride called "Mater's Junkyard Jamboree." Larry the Cable Guy provides the voice for Mater on this ride. He also appeared on The Masked Singer as the character "Baby."

Voice of Mater

Larry the Cable Guy is widely known for voicing Mater. Mater is the friendly tow truck in the Disney/Pixar Cars movies. He has voiced Mater in all three main Cars films. He also voiced Mater in short films like Cars Toons: Mater's Tall Tales and Cars on the Road. Mater is a beloved character for many kids and families.

His Personal Life

Larry the Cable Guy, whose real name is Dan Whitney, married his wife Cara in 2005. They have two children, a son named Wyatt and a daughter named Reagan. The family lives on a large farm in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Giving Back

Dan and Cara Whitney started the "Git-R-Done Foundation" in 2009. This foundation helps people who are going through tough times. They wanted to give back to the community.

In 2010, Larry the Cable Guy gave $5 million to the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando, Florida. This money helped a special institute at the hospital. Their son, Wyatt, was treated there for a hip problem when he was a baby. Larry and Cara wanted to help other children. They also raised money for the hospital by appearing on TV shows like Family Feud and Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?. A new part of the hospital, called the Wyatt Whitney Wing, opened in 2012.

Larry the Cable Guy is a big fan of the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team. He often wears a camouflage hat with "HUSKERS" on it. His hometown of Pawnee City, Nebraska, even has a street named after him. He also helped his local high school by donating money for new theater equipment.

Film and Television Appearances

Larry the Cable Guy has been in many movies and TV shows.

Film

Television

Video Games

Theme Park Rides

Awards

Larry the Cable Guy won an award for his voice work as Mater.

See also

In Spanish: Larry the Cable Guy para niños