Jonny McGovern’s biography, net worth, fact, career, awards and life story

Intro American musician
Is Internet personality 
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Birth 12 July 1975, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.A.
Age: 45 years

Jonny McGovern (born July 12, 1976), also known by his character name The Gay Pimp, is an openly gay American stand-up comedian, musician and podcaster. He has recorded three albums as comedic singer The Gay Pimp, and is also a cast member of Logo’s The Big Gay Sketch Show.

Early life

Jonny McGovern was born to Mary McGovern and Rob Gutowski in Brooklyn, New York. His parents traveled often and McGovern grew up primarily in Egypt and Thailand. McGovern later returned to the United States to study acting at Boston University, where he earned a BFA.

Career

Early career

McGovern stated that he was inspired to create his signature comedic character, The Gay Pimp, after listening to rap songs and interviews by Eminem. McGovern has said,

After the songs from the show began to get heavy rotation in New York City nightclubs, McGovern was approached about making a music video for one of his songs, Soccer Practice. The video for Soccer Practice, which received heavy rotation in dance clubs as well as notoriety on the Internet, featured McGovern in a shirt that was emblazoned with the sequined words “Gay Pimp.”

The success of the single garnered attention for McGovern, and he contributed commentary on a variety of VH1 shows (such as Best Week Ever, Totally Gay, and 40 Dumbest Celebrity Quotes) as well as earned a slot on Comedy Central’s all-gay comedy show Out on the Edge, hosted by Alan Cumming. McGovern also became a year-long correspondent for The Ricki Lake Show. A second single, Lookin’ Cute/Feelin’ Cute, continued to endear him to his largest fan base of gay teenagers, despite missing the heavy exposure of Soccer Practice.

McGovern hosts his own YouTube show on StreamTV entitled “Hey Qween!”, with drag queen Lady Red Couture, where he interviews various icons of the LGBT community.

Other appearances

In 2008, McGovern was also featured as a commentator on truTV’s The Smoking Gun Presents: World’s Dumbest….

Collaboration

Besides his own music, McGovern is involved with several other groups where he acts in roles as a songwriter, producer, and performer.
To date, these groups include:

La’Mady

A now defunct, transgender rap “super group” that consisted of McGovern’s podcast co-host Linda James, DJ Nita, Ericka Toure Aviance, and Koko Aviance. Kevin Aviance appeared on the group’s signature track, This Is New York City, Bitch, but is not a member. The group’s other song to date is Runway in My Street Clothes. La’Mady’s album, Feelin’ Like an Orchid was announced in 2006 on the How to F*** a Straight Guy episode of McGovern’s podcast.

Linda James

Linda James (the solo recording artist, not to be confused with the actress, podcaster, model, or Bea Arthur-impersonator of the same name), has written and recorded two songs with McGovern. The first is called The Bad Bump and it deals with cocaine overdose. She also recorded Timebomb, which is featured in The East Village Mixtape Volume 2: The Legends Ball. As part of an ensemble groups La’Mady and Team PIMP, Ms. James has recorded nearly a dozen songs with Jonny McGovern.

Team Pimp

An electronica-pop-rap crossover group consisting of McGovern, Linda James, Maxi J, Ericka Toure Aviance, and Adam Joseph. The group is responsible for the tracks Somethin’ for the Fellas (That Like The Fellas), Bossy Bottom, Dick Swang Out!, and the unreleased Run to the Dance Floor.

Gay Pimpin’ with Jonny McGovern

McGovern hosts “Gay Pimpin’ with Jonny McGovern”, a weekly free LGBT themed podcast based out of Los Angeles since August 2010. It was based in New York City from January 16, 2006 to January 11, 2010. It ranks as one of the highest weekly comedy podcast under the keyword “gay” on the iTunes music store.

Awards

HX Awards

Best Party: Boys Gone Wild/The Rambles at The Park 2005, 2006, 2007

2007 Glammy Awards

  • Best Party Promoter
  • Best Male Entertainer
  • Best Party – Boys Gone Wild @ Mr Black’s

2008 Pill Awards

  • Sexy Pill – Somethin’ for the Fellas (That like the Fellas)
  • Best Dance Video – Somethin’ for the Fellas (That like the Fellas)

    Discography

    Year Tracks
    2003 Dirty Gay Hits

    1. Gay Pimp Intro
    2. Dirty Gay Teen Pop Superstars
    3. Soccer Practice
    4. Hey Lil’ Raver Boi
    5. Dirty Gay Stuff
    6. The Wrong Fag to Fuck With
    7. Lookin’ Cute / Feelin’ Cute
    8. Lookin’ Cute Pt 2
    9. Dream Boi Cream Boi
    10. Koko Would Like A Bump – featuring KoKo Aviance

    US Release Date: August 4, 2003
    2006 This is NYC, Bitch! The East Village Mixtape

    1. This is New York City (Bitch!) – La’Mady featuring Kevin Aviance
    2. Somethin’ For the Fellas (That Like the Fellas) – TEAM PIMP
    3. We Like to Freak – Jonny McGovern featuring Flawless Sabrina
    4. The Bad Bump – Linda James featuring Corey Tut
    5. Showgirl – Erickatoure Aviance
    6. This is How You Go-Go – Jay*
    7. Servin’ it Up – Peppermint Gummy Bear
    8. KoKo Would Like a Bump – KoKo Aviance
    9. Runway in My Street Clothes – La’Mady

    US Release Date: November 28, 2006
    2007 Gays Gone Wild

    1. Girl, I Fucked Yo’ Boyfriend
    2. Bossy Bottom – Feat. Adam Joseph, Linda James, and Erickatoure Aviance
    3. Afterhours
    4. Somethin’ for the Fellas (That Like the Fellas) – Feat. Team PIMP
    5. Orange Juice – Feat. Xander
    6. Gayboy Mansion
    7. I Likes to Have Funz
    8. Dick Swang Out! – Feat. TEAM PIMP
    9. We Like to Freak – Feat. Mother Flawless Sabrina
    10. Electroboy
    11. Don’t Fall in Love With a Homo (A Song for the Ladies)
    12. Somethin’ for the Fellas (5am TEAM Work Remix) – Feat. Team PIMP

    US Release Date: May 9, 2007
    2008 Keep It Faggity: The Gay Pimp Remix Project

    1. Don’t Fall In Love With a Homo (Uptempo Re-Creation Mix)
    2. Bossy Bottom (featuring TEAM PIMP) (Booty House Mix)
    3. After Hours (‘Til the Morning Marathon Mix)
    4. Run to the Dancefloor (J.Vasquez Unreleased Mix)
    5. Soccer Practice (Holland’s Big Room Mix)
    6. Lookin’ Cute/Feelin’ Cute (Destination X Main Mix)
    7. Dick Swang Out! (featuring TEAM PIMP) (Team Work Runway Mix)
    8. Girl, I Fucked Yo’ Boyfriend (U Know He Did It At the Club Mix)
    9. Somethin’ for the Fellas (featuring TEAM PIMP) (5am TEAM Work Remix)
    10. Soccer Practice (featuring Maxi J) (Dylan Drazen 12″ Mix)
    11. Lookin’ Cute/Feelin’ Cute Unplugged

    US Release Date: June 11, 2008
    2008 Dirty Gay Christmas Single

    1. A Dirty Gay Christmas (A Song for the Fans) [1]

    US Release Date: Late November 15, 2008
    2009 Best of Gay Pimpin’ volumes 1 & 2

    Volume 1:

    1. Feelin’ Really Faggity (Theme to Gay Pimpin’)
    2. Jonny Mcgovern’s Theme Restaurant
    3. Jojo the F to M Penis Made from a Clit Children’s Story
    4. Linda James As Madonna
    5. Britney At Petco
    6. Erickatoure’s Advice On Gettin’ Straight Trade
    7. Also a Man: Erickatoure’s Fragrance Commercial
    8. Sophia Lamar’s Top Ten Signs You’re Shitty
    9. Martha Wash Tells Us About Confronting Her Lipsynchers
    10. Chocolate Puddin Conjures Up Venus Xtrvaganza
    11. Britney & Amy Winehouse Freaky Friday
    12. Gayco Commercial With Julie Goldman
    13. Blu Kennedy’s Tales from a Porn Set
    14. Kevin Aviance Talks About His Big Break from Madonna
    15. Pretend Kevin Aviance Bosses Linda Around
    16. Gayco Commercial With Sophia Lamar
    17. Dj Larry Tee Tells Us About His Crazy Road Trip to NYC
    18. Pretend Kevin Aviance Bosses Linda Around Part 2
    19. Mastercunt Theater: Linda As Venus
    20. Meet Waffles : The World’s Biggest Pop Star
    21. Eat That! By Waffles

    Volume 2:

    1. Disco the Kid’s Time for Gay Pimpin’ Theme
    2. Introduction to Nature’s Candy
    3. Nature’s Candy: Erickatoure’s Imaginary Porn Calendar
    4. Podcast Apollo Legends
    5. Sophia Lamar’s Top Ten Reasons You Might Be Crummy
    6. Kevin Aviance Spills About His Gay Bash Attack
    7. Jojo the F to M Penis Made from a Clit: Jojo of Love
    8. Artist Robert W Richards Talks About Meeting Dinah Washington
    9. Britney’s Raccoon Trap Problem
    10. The Origin of Joanie Mcgovern
    11. The Devil Wears Balenciaga: Linda Vs Pompom
    12. Madonna’s Mrs Doubtfire Mask
    13. Chocolate Puddin’s New Supergroup Sings “Ooh I Think Yer Shitty, Bitch”
    14. DJ Nita Calls Jonny & Linda
    15. Linda James’ Excuse Me Miss…
    16. Jonny’s Shoobydoo Mysteries
    17. Oh Martin (Mega Mix)
    18. Rupaul Taks About Becoming a Star
    19. The Britney Pink Wig Theory
    20. Perez Hilton Blabs Clay Aiken’s Manhunt Screenname
    21. Intern Pom Pom’s Travelling Pants Summer Vaykay
    22. Madonna’s History of the World
    23. Chocolate Puddin Makes a Podcast Benefit Anthem
    24. Podcast Donation Anthem 3.97 a Month

    US release date: January 30, 2009
    2009 The East Village Mixtape Volume 2: The Legends Ball

    1. Battlecat – Princess Xtravaganza
    2. Gimme More – Kevin Aviance
    3. My Pumps – Erickatoure Aviance
    4. Timebomb – Linda James
    5. And The Crowd Goes – Britney Houston
    6. Rich White Woman – Sweetie
    7. A Song for the Hookers (Get Laid, Get Paid) – Feat. Team PIMP
    8. Shitty Faggot – Sophia Lamar
    9. The Look – Xander
    10. Bring The rain – Maxi J
    11. I Saw Your Cock on Craig’s List – Jonny McGovern

    US Release Date: November 2009
    2011 Songs about the Golden Girls

    1. Zbornak
    2. Blanche Devereaux
    3. Take Me To Saint Olaf (A Song for Rose)
    2012 The Gayest of All Time

    1. Sexy Nerd
    2. Dickmatized
    3. Modified (feat. Nadya Ginsburg)
    4. Man Areas
    5. Texting on the Dance Floor
    6. Gay Questions
    7. Likin’ Big Dicks (Remix) (feat. Calpernia)
    8. G.A.Y
    9. Blanche Devereaux
    10. I Saw Yer Cock On Craig’s List (Remix)
    11. The Gayest of All Time
    Unreleased Tracks Unreleased

    1. This is How We Do / We Run This (La’Mady Remix) – La’Mady
    2. Tranny Ladies – Jonny McGovern (Parody of Beyoncee’s Single Ladies)
    3. BJ Got Me Fallin in Love (Parody of Usher’s DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love)

    Note:

    • In the twelfth episode of the third season of Queer as Folk, Soccer Practice can be seen and heard in the background of the bar scene at about 18 minutes into the episode
    • “Soccer Practice” is played in the HBO vampire series True Blood in the third episode of season one. McGovern mentioned it on his weekly podcast and says he highly approves
    • Artist and raconteur Robert W. Richards drew the album cover for Gays Gone Wild
    • The photographs used on Jonny McGovern’s site and ReMix album where shot by Dick Mitchel
    • By June 2007, the song “Somethin’ For The Fellas (That Like the Fellas)” had held the top spot on Logo’s The Click List: Top 10 Videos for over 15 weeks
    • The video for “Don’t Fall in Love With a Homo (A Song for the Ladies)” was released on May 1, 2008 with 25,000 views in the first day. It eventually hit number 1 on Logo’s Click List and stayed there for 6 weeks.
    • McGovern’s gay parody video of “Like A G6” with transgender diva Calpernia Addams called “Likin Big Dicks” had over 400,000 views, and a club remix was produced by NYC electro-group Naked Highway.
    • McGovern’s spoof of Duck Sauce’s “Barbra Streisand” dance track entitled “Marla Gibbs” (honoring the star of 227) was mentioned several times by Andy Cohen on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live!
    • He also has a web series “Celebrity Donkey Punch” which comes out bi monthly.

    Jonny’s new EP ” Songs About The Golden Girls” comes out this spring followed by a full CD Gay Pride 2011.

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