He might be what you would call “an acquired taste” and his comedy may not be for everyone, but the folks who love comedian Ron White really love him. White is nothing if not genuine and unique. He happily drinks scotch and smokes cigars on stage while sharing his observations from life and stories of his upbringing in Texas. His act is akin to White inviting every member of the audience into his living room and speaking to them as if they were old friends swapping stories. It’s an approach to comedy that allows White to connect with audiences and one that has made him one of the most popular stand-up comedians to see live, not to mention sell millions of albums and earn him multiple Grammy nominations.

Blue Collar Comedian

Helping White’s rise to prominence was his participation in the Blue Collar Comedy Tour alongside Bill Engvall, Larry the Cable Guy, and Jeff Foxworthy. The tour ran for six years and helped made White a household name in large sections of the country. White is nothing if not a blue-collar comedian in every sense of the term. He has mastered the art of connecting with audiences in a way most comedians can’t replicate. He doesn’t try to be anything he’s not and has embraced his roots, even if it means poking fun at himself. There’s no better proof of that than in the titles of some of his comedy albums, including Drunk in Public, You Can’t Fix Stupid, and A Little Unprofessional.

A Little Work on the Side

White has done more than entertain audiences on stage during his career. He’s tried his hand at acting, appearing in movies like Sex and the City 2, Horrible Bosses, and 12 Mighty Orphans while being a series regular on the show Roadies. He also put together the pilot of his own variety show. White also launched a short-lived bid for President of the United States in 2015. Through it all, if there’s one thing you can say about White it’s that he’s not afraid to be himself or speak his mind. Ultimately, those are the traits that make him such a great comedian who gives audiences a show they won’t find with any other comedian in show business.