Larry the Cable Guy
Known for
An American comedian from Nebraska, famous for his blue-collar 'git-r-done' stand-up persona and his time with the 'Blue Collar Comedy' tours. His gravelly Southern drawl gave voice to the tow truck Mater, the lovable sidekick of Pixar's 'Cars' franchise, across 'Cars' (2006), 'Cars 2' (2011) and 'Cars 3' (2017), a role that made him a favorite with young audiences. A broad, good-natured American comic whose signature character became one of animation's most recognizable and enduring comic-relief figures.
Larry the Cable Guy
35 Movies
3 Series
An American comedian from Nebraska, famous for his blue-collar 'git-r-done' stand-up persona and his time with the 'Blue Collar Comedy' tours. His gravelly Southern drawl gave voice to the tow truck Mater, the lovable sidekick of Pixar's 'Cars' franchise, across 'Cars' (2006), 'Cars 2' (2011) and 'Cars 3' (2017), a role that made him a favorite with young audiences. A broad, good-natured American comic whose signature character became one of animation's most recognizable and enduring comic-relief figures.
Movies
Plays Mater (voice)
Cars 3
2017
Plays Mater (voice)
Cars 2
2011
Plays Mater (voice)
Cars
2006
Plays Mater (voice)
Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales
2008
Plays Mater (voice)
Mater and the Ghostlight
2006
Plays Tow Mater (voice)
Air Mater
2011
Plays Mater (voice)
Tokyo Mater
2008
Plays Mater (voice)
Time Travel Mater
2012
Plays Larry
Delta Farce
2007
Plays Larry Guthrie
Tooth Fairy 2
2012
Plays Larry
Jingle All the Way 2
2014
Plays Mater (voice)
The Radiator Springs 500½
2014
Plays Buddy
A Madea Christmas
2013
Plays Deputy Larry Stalder
Witless Protection
2008
Plays Mater (voice)
Heavy Metal Mater
2010
Plays Mater (voice)
Hiccups
2013
Plays Mater (voice)
Monster Truck Mater
2010
Plays Mater / Mator (voice)
Unidentified Flying Mater
2009
Plays Larry
Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector
2006
Plays Mater (voice)
Moon Mater
2010
Plays Mater (voice)
El Materdor
2008
Plays Mater (voice)
Mater the Greater
2008
Plays Mater (voice)
Mater Private Eye
2010
Plays Mater (voice)
Rescue Squad Mater
2008
Plays Mater
Mater's Brick Tales: The Great Race Case
2011
Plays Mater
Shorts from Radiator Springs
2016
Latest Trailers
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Larry the Cable Guy: It's a Gift
Full Filmography
Larry the Cable Guy: It's a Gift
Self
2025
Film
LEGO Pixar: BrickToons
Mater (voice) · 1 episode
2024
TV
Cars on the Road
Mater (voice) · 9 episodes
2022
TV
Larry the Cable Guy: Remain Seated
Himself
2020
Film
Cars 3
Mater (voice)
2017
Film
Jeff Foxworthy & Larry the Cable Guy: We've Been Thinking
Himself
2016
Film
Shorts from Radiator Springs
Mater
2016
Film
Jingle All the Way 2
Larry
2014
Film
The Radiator Springs 500½
Mater (voice)
2014
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Larry the Cable Guy and where are they from?
Larry the Cable Guy is 63 years old, born on February 17, 1963 in Pawnee City, Nebraska, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Larry the Cable Guy?
Larry the Cable Guy is best known for roles in Cars, Cars 2, Cars 3.
How many movies has Larry the Cable Guy been in?
Over a 23-year career (since 2003), Larry the Cable Guy has appeared in 27 movies and 3 TV shows.
What was Larry the Cable Guy's first movie?
The career of Larry the Cable Guy began with Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie (2003).
What is Larry the Cable Guy's most recent movie or series?
Larry the Cable Guy's most recent release is Larry the Cable Guy: It's a Gift, which premiered on September 12, 2025.
What TV shows has Larry the Cable Guy appeared in?
On television, Larry the Cable Guy has appeared in Cars on the Road, Conan, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
Larry the Cable Guy
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.Larry the Cable Guy, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.