Larry the Cable Guy - Actor Profile

Larry the Cable Guy

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
50Total Films
7.6 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 17, 1963
Birth Place: Pawnee City, Nebraska, USA

About Larry the Cable Guy

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.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Larry the Cable Guy reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Larry the Cable Guy's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Larry the Cable Guy remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Pixar Story, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Larry the Cable Guy Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Larry the Cable Guy's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Larry the Cable Guy.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Larry the Cable Guy: It's a Gift Self Flop Similar →
2023 Day by Day: The Dynasty Self Flop Similar →
2023 Day By Day: The Rise Self Flop Similar →
2021 Pixar 2021 Disney+ Day Special Self Flop Similar →
2020 Larry the Cable Guy: Remain Seated Himself Hit Similar →
2017 Cars 3 Mater (voice) Hit Similar →
2016 Jeff Foxworthy & Larry the Cable Guy: We've Been Thinking Himself Average Similar →
2016 Shorts from Radiator Springs Mater Average Similar →
2014 Jingle All the Way 2 Larry Flop Similar →
2014 The Radiator Springs 500½ Mater (voice) Average Similar →
2013 A Madea Christmas Buddy Hit Similar →
2013 Hiccups Mater (voice) Average Similar →
2012 Blake Shelton's Not So Family Christmas Self Average Similar →
2012 Time Travel Mater Mater (voice) Average Similar →
2012 Mater's Brick Tales: Mater's Spy Surprise Mater Flop Similar →
2012 Them Idiots: Whirled Tour Himself Hit Similar →
2012 Tooth Fairy 2 Larry Guthrie Flop Similar →
2011 Mater's Brick Tales: The Great Race Case Mater Flop Similar →
2011 Air Mater Tow Mater (voice) Average Similar →
2011 Cars 2 Mater (voice) Average Similar →
2010 Mater Private Eye Mater (voice) Average Similar →
2010 Moon Mater Mater (voice) Average Similar →
2010 Heavy Metal Mater Mater (voice) Average Similar →
2010 Monster Truck Mater Mater (voice) Average Similar →
2010 Larry the Cable Guy: Tailgate Party Self Hit Similar →
2009 Unidentified Flying Mater Mater / Mator (voice) Average Similar →
2009 Larry the Cable Guy's Hula-Palooza Christmas Luau Himself Flop Similar →
2009 Comedy Central Roast of Larry the Cable Guy Self Average Similar →
2008 Tokyo Mater Mater (voice) Average Similar →
2008 Larry the Cable Guy's Star-Studded Christmas Extravaganza Himself Average Similar →
2008 Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales Mater (voice) Hit Similar →
2008 El Materdor Mater (voice) Average Similar →
2008 Mater the Greater Mater (voice) Average Similar →
2008 Rescue Squad Mater Mater (voice) Average Similar →
2008 Witless Protection Deputy Larry Stalder Flop Similar →
2007 Larry the Cable Guy's Christmas Spectacular Self Flop Similar →
2007 The Pixar Story Mater (voice) (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2007 Larry the Cable Guy: Morning Constitutions Self Hit Similar →
2007 Delta Farce Larry Flop Similar →
2006 Geared-Up - Flop Similar →
2006 Mater and the Ghostlight Mater (voice) Average Similar →
2006 Henry Cho: What's That Clickin' Noise? Himself Hit Similar →
2006 Blue Collar Comedy Tour: One for the Road Self Average Similar →
2006 Cars Mater (voice) Hit Similar →
2006 Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector Larry Flop Similar →
2005 Comedy Central Roast of Jeff Foxworthy Self Average Similar →
2004 Bill Engvall's New All Stars of Country Comedy: Volume 2 Himself Flop Similar →
2004 Blue Collar Comedy Tour Rides Again Himself Average Similar →
2004 Larry the Cable Guy: Git-R-Done Self Flop Similar →
2003 Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie Self Average Similar →

Larry the Cable Guy - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Larry the Cable Guy?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Larry the Cable Guy is "The Pixar Story" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Larry the Cable Guy acted in?

Larry the Cable Guy has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Larry the Cable Guy?

Other notable films include "Larry the Cable Guy: Morning Constitutions", "Cars", and "Cars 3".