What is Larry The Cable Guy’s Net Worth and Salary?
Larry the Cable Guy is a popular American comedian and actor with a net worth of $100 million.
He gained fame as a member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour and is known for his catchphrase “git-R-done”.
Larry has released several comedy albums, which have been certified gold by the RIAA. He is also recognized for voicing Mater in the “Cars” franchise.
Larry The Cable Guy’s Earnings
Larry The Cable Guy earned $70 million in a year at the peak of his career through touring and endorsements. He can earn $10-$20 million through endorsements when he is on tour. He has also earned tens of millions of dollars from a single endorsement for Prilosec, a drug product.
Larry the Cable Guy Early Life and Education
Larry the Cable Guy, born Daniel Lawrence Whitney on February 17, 1963, in Pawnee City, Nebraska, was raised on a pig farm by his parents Tom Whitney, a guitarist and Christian minister, and Shirley Whitney. He attended The King’s Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida, for high school and transferred to Berean Christian School in West Palm Beach in 1980, where he graduated in 1982. He went on to study at Baptist University of America in Georgia and the University of Nebraska—Lincoln, majoring in drama and speech but dropped out of college after his junior year to pursue a career in comedy. He credits his Southern accent impression, which later became a central part of his Cable Guy character, to his college roommates from Texas and Georgia.
Larry the Cable Guy’s Career Highlights
Larry the Cable Guy began his career with radio appearances in the early 1990s, including on nationally syndicated shows like “The Ron and Ron Show” and “The Bob and Tom Show”. He developed his Larry the Cable Guy persona after achieving limited success under his real name, and became known for his thick Southern accent, redneck appearance, and catchphrases like “Git-R-Done!”. In 2000, he joined Jeff Foxworthy and Bill Engvall on the “Blue Collar Comedy Tour”, which became a huge success and resulted in a bestselling DVD. Larry followed this up with successful comedy albums, a bestselling book, and movies like “Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector” and “Cars”. He also hosted the travelogue series “Only in America with Larry the Cable Guy” on the History Channel.
Larry The Cable Guy Donates $5 Million to Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
Larry is a resident of Lincoln, Nebraska, where he lives on a 180-acre farm with his family. In July 2005, Larry married his wife Cara, and together they have two children.
In September 2010, Larry donated $5 million to the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando, Florida, for the further development of the International Hip Dysplasia Institute there. His son, Wyatt, suffered from dysplasia as an infant and was treated at the hospital.
In addition to his private donations, Larry has also raised money for the hospital through appearances on game shows like “Family Feud” and “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?”.
In May 2012, the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children opened a new wing, named the Wyatt Whitney Wing, in honor of Larry’s son.
Larry The Cable Guy’s Real Estate Holdings
In May 2016, Larry purchased a $3.6 million home in Scottsdale, Arizona. He also owns a property near his hometown in Nebraska and previously owned a home in Sanford, Florida.
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