Gabriel Jesús Iglesias was born on July 15, 1976, in San Diego, California, and is an American stand-up comedian and actor.
He has produced a number of stand-up specials for television outlets such as Comedy Central and Netflix, including I’m Not Fat… I’m Fluffy and Hot & Fluffy.
As an actor, he has appeared in numerous live-action and animated TV shows and films, including starring in the sitcom Mr. Iglesias on Netflix, playing Tobias in the 2012 movie Magic Mike and its 2015 sequel, and providing the voice of Speedy Gonzales in Space Jam: A New Legacy.
He was also the host of the shows Stand Up Revolution on Comedy Central and Fluffy’s Food Adventures on Fuse.
In 2018, Iglesias was one of the top 10 paid comedians in the world.
Iglesias worked for a cell phone company in Los Angeles and in 1997 went into comedy full-time, though it resulted in him being evicted from his home and losing his car.
Iglesias often references his weight in his comedy, often saying, “Oh, I’m not fat, I’m fluffy”, elaborating that there were five levels of fatness, “Big”, “Healthy”, “Husky”, “Fluffy”, and “DAMN!!!” In 2009 he added a sixth level, “Oh hell, no.”
How did Gabriel Iglesias make his money?
Gabriel Iglesias has made a successful career in the comedy and acting industry; he is known for his comedy performance. He makes money from his appearance on television shows for his comedy performance. He also does live performances, contributing to his net worth.