Jim Gaffigan is a five-time Grammy nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, two-time Emmy winning top touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling recording artist. He is known around the world for his unique brand of humour, which largely revolves around his observations on life.

In addition to two seasons of the critically acclaimed semi-autobiographical The Jim Gaffigan Show, which he wrote and produced with his wife Jeannie, and his widely popular stand-up comedy specials, Gaffigan has guest starred on many television comedies and dramas, ranging from Portlandia and Bob's Burgers to the HBO cult hit Flight of the Concords to dramatic roles in Law & Order. Gaffigan regularly does humorous commentaries on CBS Sunday. 

Most recently, he has starred opposite Viola Davis and Allison Janney in Troop Zero, which premiered on Amazon in January and the crime drama, Most Wanted, opposite Josh Harnett that's now available through Video-on-Demand. 

His 8th stand-up special, Pale Tourist, premiered on Amazon Prime on July 24th and features hilarious observations and experiences from his world tour. 

Gaffigan and his wife currently live in Manhattan with their five loud and expensive children. 

About the Event

For more than 15 years, the A Million Laughs for Literacy Gala has raised millions to support National Braille Press' Braille Literacy Programs which exist to ensure blind and visually impaired children are given an equal chance to read. Braille typically costs three times more to produce than the same materials in print, but NBP strives to make sure blind individuals do not have to pay more for the same information. 

Together, we can defend EVERYONE'S RIGHT TO READ, increase braille literacy and foster a love of reading by providing books and materials in braille to blind and visually impaired children. 

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