Larry the Cable Guy

Acting

Larry the Cable Guy

Born 1963-02-17 · Pawnee City, Nebraska, USA

Daniel Lawrence Whitney (born February 17, 1963), better known by his stage name and character Larry the Cable Guy, is an American stand-up comedian, actor and former radio personality. He is one of the co-stars of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, a comedy troupe which also includes Bill Engvall, Ron White, and Jeff Foxworthy, with whom he has starred on Blue Collar TV. Larry the Cable Guy has released seven comedy albums, of which three have been certified gold by the RIAA for shipments of 500,000 copies. In addition, he has starred in three Blue Collar Comedy Tour-related movies, as well as in the films Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector, Delta Farce, and Witless Protection. He has also provided the voice of Mater in the Disney/Pixar films Cars and Cars 2. His catchphrase, Git-R-Done!, is the title of his book. On January 26, 2010, the History Channel announced it was ordering a series starring Larry the Cable Guy, titled Only in America with Larry the Cable Guy, in which the comedian explores the country, immersing himself in different lifestyles, jobs and hobbies. The first episode of the series aired on February 8, 2011. Description above from the Wikipedia article Larry the Cable Guy, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Acting credits

Cars 3 poster
6.9

Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen finds himself pushed to the brink—and suddenly, the champion who once ruled the track is fighting just to stay in the race. With his career hanging in the balance, McQueen must turn to an ambitious young race technician with a plan of her own, draw strength from the legacy of the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and risk everything on one last shot at glory.

Cars 3

2017

Cars 2 poster
6.2

Star race car Lightning McQueen and his pal Mater head overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix race. But the road to the championship becomes rocky as Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage.

Cars 2

2011

Cars poster
7.0

Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. On route across the country to the big Piston Cup Championship in California to compete against two seasoned pros, McQueen gets to know the town's offbeat characters.

Cars

2006

The Pixar Story poster
7.5

A look at the first years of Pixar Animation Studios - from the success of "Toy Story" and Pixar's promotion of talented people, to the building of its East Bay campus, the company's relationship with Disney, and its remarkable initial string of eight hits. The contributions of John Lasseter, Ed Catmull and Steve Jobs are profiled. The decline of two-dimensional animation is chronicled as three-dimensional animation rises. Hard work and creativity seem to share the screen in equal proportions.

The Pixar Story

2007

Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales poster
7.0

Mater the tow truck travels from country to country as he retells his infamous but unbelievable stories.

Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales

2008

Heavy Metal Mater poster
6.1

Mater and Lightning McQueen are ready to rock! When Mater's garage band, Mater and the Gas Caps, records a hit song, Mater becomes a rock legend. Then Lightning joins Mater's band for the rock concert of the century!

Heavy Metal Mater

2010

Mater and the Ghostlight poster
6.3

Mater, the rusty but trusty tow truck from Cars, spends a day in Radiator Springs playing scary pranks on his fellow townsfolk. That night at Flo's V8 Café, the Sheriff tells the story of the legend of the Ghostlight, and as everyone races home Mater is left alone primed for a good old-fashioned scare.

Mater and the Ghostlight

2006

Air Mater poster
6.1

Mater's decision to fly lands him accidentally at a big airshow.

Air Mater

2011

Delta Farce poster
4.6

Three bumbling Army reservists are hustled onto a plane headed for combat in Iraq -- but the fact that the plane drops them in Mexico doesn't stop them from "liberating" what they believe to be the Middle East.

Delta Farce

2007

The Radiator Springs 500½ poster
6.2

A 'leisurely drive' planned in honor of Radiator Springs’ town founder, Stanley, turns precarious as Baja pros descend on the town and challenge Lightning McQueen to an off-road race. Meanwhile, the townsfolk, led by a Stanley-costumed Mater, enjoy the planned 'leisurely drive' to retrace Stanley’s original frontier route. Thinking they’re on the same course, a wrong turn sends McQueen and the Baja pros on a treacherously wild bid for survival. The misunderstanding leaves the racing professionals in awe of the 'legend' of Stanley: the Original Off-Road Racer.

The Radiator Springs 500½

2014

Time Travel Mater poster
6.1

When a clock lands on Mater's engine, he travels back in time to 1909 where he meets Stanley, an ambitious young car on his way to California. With the help of Lightning McQueen, Mater alters history by convincing Stanley to stay and build Radiator Springs. Stanley meets Lizzie and they commemorate the opening of the new courthouse with their wedding.

Time Travel Mater

2012

Tokyo Mater poster
6.3

A routine tow lands Mater in Tokyo, where he is challenged to a drift-style race against a nefarious gang leader and his posse of ninjas. With the help of his friend, 'Dragon' Lightning McQueen, and some special modifications, Mater attempts to drift to victory and become Tow-ke-O Mater, King of all Drifters.

Tokyo Mater

2008

Unidentified Flying Mater poster
6.3

Mater finds a small UFO called Mator and they have a night out. Later, when Mator is captured by military forces, Mater sneaks up and saves him with the help of Lightning McQueen and the UFO's mother.

Unidentified Flying Mater

2009

Jingle All the Way 2 poster
5.2

Larry's daughter wants only one thing for Christmas - a talking bear. His daughter's step-dad intends to make sure that Larry can't get one.

Jingle All the Way 2

2014

El Materdor poster
5.8

Mater is a matador fighting a herd of bulldozers in Spain. When Lightning McQueen enters the story, the bulldozers begin to chase him due to his red paint.

El Materdor

2008

Tooth Fairy 2 poster
4.9

Larry Guthrie, who loses his first love to the town hot shot, decides to win her back by volunteering with the children at her after-school program. When Larry accidentally tells the kids the Tooth Fairy is make-believe, he soon is transformed into a tutu-clad fairy with the "sentence" of collecting teeth.

Tooth Fairy 2

2012

Hiccups poster
5.9

When Lightning McQueen gets the hiccups, everyone in Radiator Springs thinks they have the cure.

Hiccups

2013

Monster Truck Mater poster
6.2

As a professional monster truck wrestler, Mater must work his way up through the ranks from an amateur tow truck to World Champion Monster Truck Wrestler. But rival wrestlers I-Screamer, Captain Collision, and The Rasta Carian aren't about to give up without a fight.

Monster Truck Mater

2010

Rescue Squad Mater poster
5.8

Lightning McQueen and Mater are driving in Radiator Springs and drive past Red, who is hosing some plants near Stanley. Mater tells Lightning that he used to be a firetruck, but Lightning doesn't believe Mater.

Rescue Squad Mater

2008

Mater Private Eye poster
6.3

Detective Mater is hot on the trail of a dastardly car-napping! When Tia's sister goes missing, Mater is the only car she can turn to. With this tow truck on the case, anything can happen.

Mater Private Eye

2010

Geared-Up poster
NR

The Making of "Life is a Highway". A musical Road Trip with Rascal Flatts.

Geared-Up

2006

Mater the Greater poster
6.1

Mater tells Lightning McQueen about his former job as a daredevil.

Mater the Greater

2008

Pixar 2021 Disney+ Day Special poster
5.1

Join Pete Docter for a tour around Pixar and get a sneak peek at several upcoming Disney+ releases.

Pixar 2021 Disney+ Day Special

2021

Moon Mater poster
6.4

Mater is the first tow truck on the moon! When an auto-naut gets stranded on his lunar mission, it's up to Mater to venture into space and tow him back to Earth (with a little help from his friend Lightning McQueen, of course).

Moon Mater

2010

Behind the camera

Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie poster
6.0

The comedic stylings of four sort-of famous funnymen are brought to the big screen courtesy of this 2002 documentary.

Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie

2003

Larry the Cable Guy: It's a Gift poster
4.8

A stand-up special featuring Larry the Cable Guy at his best, delivering all new jokes with his signature rapid fire wit. Filmed at the historic Capitol Theater in Clearwater, Florida, this high energy show is packed with laughs and classic Larry charm.

Larry the Cable Guy: It's a Gift

2025

Blue Collar Comedy Tour Rides Again poster
5.8

Celebrated comedians Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall, and Ron White are reunited by popular demand to bring back more of their blue collar humor. The first movie was a runaway hit and the latest installment of this concert experience allows you to once again see them perform their original material on stage, up close and personal, from the best seat in the house.

Blue Collar Comedy Tour Rides Again

2004

Larry the Cable Guy: Git-R-Done poster
4.6

With his trademark cries of "Git-R-Done" and "What the hell is this, Russia?," Larry the Cable Buy is one of the country's funniest comedians. A veteran of Comedy Central and Evening at the Improv, with his best selling CD "Lord, I apologize," now you can enjoy an entire DVD of this irresistible entertainer at the top of his form.

Larry the Cable Guy: Git-R-Done

2004

Larry the Cable Guy: Remain Seated poster
6.5

Larry the Cable Guy is back to Git R Done. Remain Seated, his latest solo special, will show you why this Grammy nominated, multi-platinum recording artist, and Billboard award winner is at the top of his game. Coming to you straight from the Rialto Square Theater in Joliet, IL to your seat at home!

Larry the Cable Guy: Remain Seated

2020

Blue Collar Comedy Tour: One for the Road poster
5.5

Striking a chord with audiences everywhere in 2000, the Blue Collar Comedy Tour -- featuring Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall and Ron White -- became one of the most successful comedy tours ever, grossing more than $15 million. Now, stocked with a cooler full of good ole boy jokes (and plenty of Pabst Blue Ribbon), the comics are hitting the road once again to unleash their unique brand of redneck humor.

Blue Collar Comedy Tour: One for the Road

2006

Jeff Foxworthy & Larry the Cable Guy: We've Been Thinking poster
5.5

Comedians Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy bring their distinctive brand of humor to a packed crowd in Minneapolis.

Jeff Foxworthy & Larry the Cable Guy: We've Been Thinking

2016

Larry the Cable Guy: Morning Constitutions poster
7.2

Comedian Larry the Cable Guy treats us to his often crude, far from politically correct, but unique way of seeing things.

Larry the Cable Guy: Morning Constitutions

2007