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Other usesInfobox comedian|name = Ron White|image = Ron White01.jpg|caption = Comedian Ron White|birth_name =|nickname = Tater Salad|birth_date = birth date and age|1956|12|19|birth_place = Fritch, Texas , United States|U.S. |height = 6 ft 2 in|active = 1987–present|medium = Stand-up comedy|Stand-up |nationality = American|genre = Country comedy, observational comedy, satire|influences = Jeff Foxworthy , George Carlin , Bill Hicks , Sam Kinison , Cheech & Chong |notable_work = ''Ron White: You Can't Fix Stupid Ron White: They Call Me Tater Salad Ron White: Behavioral Problems Blue Collar Comedy Tour |website = http://www.tatersalad.com|footnotes =|spouse = Lori Brice (1991-1999) 1 child Barbara Dobbs (2004-2008) Margo Rey (? -present)| module = Infobox comedian awards|child=yes|grammyawards = “Comedy” for ''You Can't Fix Stupid (Nominee) (Best Comedy Album) Ronald "Ron" White (born December 19, 1956) is an American stand up comedian and satirist who has had two Grammy Award -nominations, and is RIAA certified 10x Platinum for CD and DVD sales of over 10 million units.cite web | title = RIAA: Ron White | url = http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php? table=SEARCH_RESULTS He is a charter member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour and authored the book ''I Had the Right to Remain Silent But I Didn't Have the Ability (Dutton 2006, ISBN 978-0525949619), which appeared on the The New York Times|New York Times '' best seller list. White is well-known for his famous punchline, "...You can't fix stupid."cite web | title = Memorable quotes for Ron White: You Can't FIx Stupid | url = http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0811045/quotes
Early life
Ron White was born in Fritch, Texas on December 18, 1956.cite web | title = Ron White- Profile | url = http://comedians.about.com/od/comediansmz/p/ronwhite.htm Not much is known about Ron White's childhood, other than the fact that in 1961 he was living in Houston (he mentions living there during Hurricane Carla). He has mentioned in a few shows that he lived with his grandmother and that he has a brother and a sister. His sister is Shea White cite web | title = Shea White | url = http://www.sheawhite.com. Shea is a former Amarillo, TX radio personality, turned author. She was born September 10, 1977. Ron was 21 when she was born, and kept her, in his words, "at arm's length" for many years. They share the same father, Charles Don White. Ron served in the United States Navy where he was given the nickname "Tater Salad" by fellow sailors who teased White for his love of potato salad.cite web | title = IMDB Ron White: Biography | url = http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1247387/bio White is an avid fisherman and has always loved fishing as a hobby, but from an early age his dream was to become a comedian. When he returned from the Navy, White struggled financially for years as he pursued this dream, going from gig to gig in a beat-up Nissan truck and selling windows to help make ends meet.cite web | title = Tater Salad Story | url = http://www.tatersalad.com/#story He has been rumored to have also pursued a career as a bronco rider for several years in the early 80's, however, responding to a question by Dana Strode on July 28, 2011 at the Coeur d'Alene Casino at Worley, Idaho, White said he has never ridden a bronco. White lived in Mexico for a brief period and bought a pottery factory there before returning to America to pursue comedy. White included stories from his youth in his book ''I Had the Right to Remain Silent But I Didn't Have the Ability''. White's comedy revolves around observations and personal experiences retold in his smoking, drinking, Southern United States persona.cite web | title = Wikipedia: Blue Collar Comedy Tour | url = http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Collar_Comedy_Tour
Career
Ron White found success during January 2000 through March 2003, when he with Jeff Foxworthy , Bill Engvall , and Larry the Cable Guy as part of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour – a show that sold out across the United States in over 90 cities and grossed over $15 million.cite web | title = Ron White- Profile | url = http://comedians.about.com/od/comediansmz/p/ronwhite.htm White is the only member of the Blue Collar crew who did not go on to star in the Blue Collar TV series because he did not want to be Typecasting (acting)|typecast as "blue collar," although he jokes in his performances that he simply does not have "the work ethic for a television show". He did, however, make seven guest appearances on the show. In 2005, The WB Television Network aired the pilot for The Ron White Show , a variety show that combined a number of celebrity cameo appearance|cameo s, cartoon s, and Sketch comedy|sketches . He recently taped several episodes of The Gong Show with Dave Attell as one of the celebrity judges. White has had appearances in the TV shows Kath & Kim , Reno 911! , 12 Miles of Bad Road , the films Sex and the City 2 and Horrible Bosses , and a cameo in a Rascal Flatts music video, "Why Wait" .cite web | title = IMDB Ron White | url = http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1247387/
White is best known for drinking Scotch whisky|Scotch as part of his act. (Though it has not been confirmed, it is believed he prefers Johnny Walker Blue Label.) He stated during his ''You Can't Fix Stupid'' show, "Somebody asked what I was drinking. If the company that made the stuff I was drinking was paying me, I'd have it in their bottle and not mine. But it's the kind of scotch that people drink that are going to die penniless. It's good though!"cite web | title = Ron White – Scotch Whisky | url = http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=OBakSHttTGU In 2009 Comedy Central released Ron's stand up DVD Behavioral Problems .
Personal life
White has been married three times. He married his first wife, Lori Brice in 1991. They divorced in 1999. They have a son, Marshall (who White nicknames Tater Tot in his comedy shows). In June 2004, he married Barbara Dobbs, who was Jeff Foxworthy 's interior designer; they divorced in 2008.cite web | title = Biography for Ron White | url = http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1247387/bio He is currently married to singer-songwriter Margo Rey , sister of his frequent touring opener, Alex Reymundo .
Ron White has partnered with producer Michael Blakey to form Organica Music Group (distributed by Universal Music Group ), a label that will promote both emerging and established musicians and comedians. He will be releasing all his future DVDs and CDs through Organica Music Group.cite web | title = Comedian Ron White and Acclaimed Music Producer Michael Blakey Partner to Form Organica Music Group | url = http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Comedian-Ron-White-Acclaimed-Music-Producer-Michael-Blakey-Partner-Form-Organica-Music-1267639.htm
Marijuana arrest
On September 7, 2008, White was arrested on charges of possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia after an anonymous tip informed Vero Beach, Florida police that White’s private plane would be carrying narcotics. This tip likely came from a disgruntled pilot who had been recently fired by White.cite web | title = Comedian Ron White says disgruntled former employee tipped police off to drugs | url = http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2008/sep/15/comedian-ron-white-says-disgruntled-former-employe/ White had allegedly been involved in an altercation with the flight crew on his private plane involving his use of marijuana during flights. http://www.accessatlanta.com/entertainment/content/entertainment/stories/2008/09/11/ron_white_drug_charges.html White was found to be in possession of 7/8 of a gram of marijuana. http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2008/sep/10/blue-collar-comedy-tours-ron-white-arrested-vero-b/ He spoke of the incident in his special 'Behavioral Problems', saying "when I have 7/8 of a gram of marijuana I consider that... being out of weed" He was reportedly very cooperative with Florida police.cite web | title = Blue Collar Comedy’s Ron White Arrested in Fla. | url = http://wcbstv.com/entertainment/Ron.White.Drugs.2.815041.html Ron White has a valid medicinal marijuana license from California.cite web | title = Ron White Speaks Out About Medical Marijuana Arrest- 4 part Interview | url = http://www.cannabisfreedom.com/ron-white-speaks-out-medical-marijuana-arrest/
Awards and recognition
April 27, 2009 was designated as "Ron White Day" in the State of Texas by Texas legislative officials.cite web | title= State of Texas Honors Comedian Ron White | url = http://www.stagetimemag.com/standup/? p=2341 White received the Armed Forces Foundation 's "Patriot Award" in March 2009 for his work in raising money to help wounded soldiers.cite web | title = The Armed Forces Foundation Honors Ron White at Annual Congressional Gala | url = http://www.allbusiness.com/government/government-bodies-offices/11757732-1.html White also held benefit shows for Hurricane Katrina relief.cite web | title = Austin Hurricane Relief | url = http://www.austintexas.org/newsletter/Sept05/index.html
Comedy releases
Besides the Blue Collar Comedy Tour CDs and movies, White has released five solo projects to date:
Recording Industry Association of America|US : Gold
'' You Can't Fix Stupid
Release date: February 7, 2006
Label: Image Entertainment
Behavioral Problems
Release date: April 21, 2009
Label: Capitol Records
"—" denotes releases that did not chart
References
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External links
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http://www.tatersalad.com/ Ron White's official site
IMDb name|1247387
myspace|ron.white|Ron White
http://organicamusicgroup.com/ Organica Music Group, Ron White and Michael Blakey's record label
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