Ron White

Ron White

Birth : 1956-12-18, Fritch, Texas, USA

History

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Ronald "Tater Salad" White (born December 18, 1956) is an American stand up comedian who has had two Grammy Award-nominations, and is RIAA certified 10x Platinum for CD and DVD sales of over 10 million units. 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 New York Times best seller list. White is well-known for his famous punchline, "...You can't fix stupid." Description above from the Wikipedia article Ron White, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Ron White

Movies

12 Mighty Orphans
Sheriff Red Wright
Haunted by his mysterious past, a devoted high school football coach leads a scrawny team of orphans to the state championship during the Great Depression and inspires a broken nation along the way.
Ron White: If You Quit Listening, I'll Shut Up
Screenplay
Ron "Tater Salad" White dishes out his signature brand of cynicism, riffing on sex, celebrity and the sinister habits of wild geese.
Ron White: If You Quit Listening, I'll Shut Up
Himself
Ron "Tater Salad" White dishes out his signature brand of cynicism, riffing on sex, celebrity and the sinister habits of wild geese.
Good Fortune
Self
GOOD FORTUNE is the rags to riches tale of conscious capitalism pioneer John Paul DeJoria. Born with nothing, at times homeless on the streets of LA, “JP” spent his early adulthood in and out of motorcycle gangs only to wheel and deal his way to the top of a vast hair and tequila empire. A modern day Robin Hood, JP’s motto is “Success unshared is failure.” The son of immigrants, JP defies the stereotype of 'the 1%' and is the poster boy of the triple bottom line – people, planet and profit. A success story full of ups and downs, GOOD FORTUNE is the portrait of an extraordinary business man.
Jayne Mansfield's Car
Neal Baron
Alabama; 1969: The death of a clan's estranged wife and mother brings together two very different families. The scars of the past hide differences that will either tear them apart or expose truths that could lead to unexpected collisions.
Bridegroom
Executive Producer
A documentary that tells the emotional journey of Shane and Tom, two young men in a loving and committed relationship — a relationship that was cut tragically short by a misstep off the side of a roof.
Ron White: A Little Unprofessional
Writer
Ron "Tater Salad" White has been Drunk In Public. He tried to Fix Stupid. No one argues he has Behavioral Problems, and now he is " A Little Unprofessional." With cigar in one hand and a glass of scotch in the other, the Blue Collar Comedy Tour alum delivers 80 hilarious minutes of all new material with his signature, irreverent storytelling style and the best comedic timing in the business. Filmed live at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX.
Ron White: A Little Unprofessional
Self
Ron "Tater Salad" White has been Drunk In Public. He tried to Fix Stupid. No one argues he has Behavioral Problems, and now he is " A Little Unprofessional." With cigar in one hand and a glass of scotch in the other, the Blue Collar Comedy Tour alum delivers 80 hilarious minutes of all new material with his signature, irreverent storytelling style and the best comedic timing in the business. Filmed live at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX.
Horrible Bosses
Detective Samson
For Nick, Kurt and Dale, the only thing that would make the daily grind more tolerable would be to grind their intolerable bosses into dust. Quitting is not an option, so, with the benefit of a few-too-many drinks and some dubious advice from a hustling ex-con, the three friends devise a convoluted and seemingly foolproof plan to rid themselves of their respective employers... permanently.
Demoted
Earl Frank
What go around comes around for a pair of prank-playing tire salesmen who find themselves placed in secretarial jobs by their put-upon boss.
Ron White: Comedy Salute to the Troops
Himself
Ron White's Comedy Salute to the Troops was released Tuesday (Oct. 11) on DVD. Taped at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House before a crowd of troops and their families from Fort Campbell, Ky., the show raised money for the Armed Forces Foundation. The DVD features comedy sets from comedians White, Robert Hawkins, Vic Henley, Kathleen Madigan, Alex Reymundo and Tim Wilson and musical performances from Rascal Flatts, Margo Rey and John Oates
Red-Nexican
Executive Producer
Alex Reymundo delivers his second one hour special in the heartland of America, St. Jo, MO. Whether you know Alex from the Latin Kings of Comedy, his award-winning first comedy special Hick-Spanic or touring the nation with Blue Collar's Bad Boy, Ron White, one thing is for sure, this special crosses all boundaries. Soar with Alex as he takes you on an unforgettable journey with the legendary Blue Angels. Spend a day at Casa De Reymundo and discover secrets to a happy marriage, unorthodox manners of raising kids and why you'd never let his dog lick you. Alex proves once again that no matter if you're brown, white, black, yellow, red or with envy, his honest, often blue, unapologetic smooth comfortable style can make anyone laugh.
Sex and the City 2
Tom
Carrie, Charlotte, and Miranda are all married now, but they're still up for a little fun in the sun. When Samantha gets the chance to visit one of the most extravagant vacation destinations on the planet and offers to bring them all along, they surmise that a women-only retreat may be the perfect excuse to eschew their responsibilities and remember what life was like before they decided to settle down.
Deadliest Sea
Lt. Burns
Based on the book Working on the Edge by Spike Walker, Deadliest Sea tells the story of a young man who joins the crew of a King Crab trawler in Alaska seeking to make some real money. The captain of the vessel plays a hunch about where to set traps in the Bering Sea, but the boat and crew are soon victims of a powerful and relentless storm.
Ron White: Behavioral Problems
Writer
In this special, White riffs on such wide-ranging topics such as the unintended consequences of excessive drinking, his unique approach to funding the war and the joys of a bidet. White proves that he still hasn't solved his "behavioral problems."
Ron White: Behavioral Problems
Himself
In this special, White riffs on such wide-ranging topics such as the unintended consequences of excessive drinking, his unique approach to funding the war and the joys of a bidet. White proves that he still hasn't solved his "behavioral problems."
Comedy Central Presents: Southern Gents of Comedy
Self
Southerners have their own brand of humor, and this Comedy Central stand-up showcase features some of the best funnymen from below the Mason-Dixon Line, including Ron White, Vic Henley, Otis Lee Crenshaw and Steve McGrew. In addition to the undeniably hilarious performances, you'll enjoy behind-the-scenes footage and deleted scenes that were too raunchy for the final cut -- though all of it's guaranteed to be laugh-out-loud.
Blue Collar Comedy Tour: One for the Road
Ron White
Striking a chord with audiences everywhere in 2000, the Blue Collar Comedy Tour -- featuring Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall and Ron White -- became one of the most successful comedy tours ever, grossing more than $15 million. Now, stocked with a cooler full of good ole boy jokes (and plenty of Pabst Blue Ribbon), the comics are hitting the road once again to unleash their unique brand of redneck humor.
Ron White: You Can't Fix Stupid
Himself
Irreverent bad boy Ron White will crack you up with a nonstop stream of hilarious jokes and clever observations. As described by Daily Variety, "White's inspired comic mind finds a dozen sources of humor where the average comic would find only one or two." In this brand-new stand-up performance, he explores the pitfalls of marriage, offers some hysterically funny advice on picking a spouse and introduces the unforgettable "Squirrel Man," plus much more. A well-loved Comedy Central favorite, star of the popular DVD They Call Me "Tater Salad" and the bestselling CD Drunk in Public, this extraordinary comedian will keep you laughing till your sides ache! Recorded in Majestic Theatre - Dallas, Texas
Ron White: You Can't Fix Stupid
Writer
Irreverent bad boy Ron White will crack you up with a nonstop stream of hilarious jokes and clever observations. As described by Daily Variety, "White's inspired comic mind finds a dozen sources of humor where the average comic would find only one or two." In this brand-new stand-up performance, he explores the pitfalls of marriage, offers some hysterically funny advice on picking a spouse and introduces the unforgettable "Squirrel Man," plus much more. A well-loved Comedy Central favorite, star of the popular DVD They Call Me "Tater Salad" and the bestselling CD Drunk in Public, this extraordinary comedian will keep you laughing till your sides ache! Recorded in Majestic Theatre - Dallas, Texas
Redneck Comedy Roundup
Himself
A zany stand-up comedy showcase from some of the funniest comics in America. Watch these comic headliners perform their original material on stage, up-close and personal, from the best seat in the house.
Ron White, Jeff Foxworthy & Bill Engvall: Live from Las Vegas!
self
Shot before a live audience at the Las Vegas Hilton in December 1999, this DVD contains some of the funniest country comedy of all time.
Comedy Central Roast of Jeff Foxworthy
Himself
Blue collar comedian Jeff Foxworthy is skewered by his fellow comedians, friends, and others.
Blue Collar Comedy Tour Rides Again
Himself
Celebrated comedians Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall, and Ron White are reunited by popular demand to bring back more of their blue collar humor. The first movie was a runaway hit and the latest installment of this concert experience allows you to once again see them perform their original material on stage, up close and personal, from the best seat in the house.
Ron White: They Call Me Tater Salad
Writer
Ron White does an hour long standup routine about his life, things that bother him, and other thoughts.
Ron White: They Call Me Tater Salad
himself
Ron White does an hour long standup routine about his life, things that bother him, and other thoughts.
Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie
Self
The comedic stylings of four sort-of famous funnymen are brought to the big screen courtesy of this 2002 documentary.
Another Country: A North of 60 Mystery
Roger Lucas
While in Calgary on business for Lynx River Resources, Teevee Tenia is in the wrong place at the wrong time. A troubled young native woman reaches out to him for help and sets him up for a murder charge. Teevee is the perfect fall guy – young, alone and native. While Teevee struggles to hold his own in the urban justice system, Corporal Michelle Kenidi frantically searches for evidence that will exonerate him. Her efforts are thwarted and Teevee escapes and flees back to Lynx River. Michelle is left with a terrible choice: to turn Teevee in, or to betray the justice system that she has built her career on. Her only chance is to uncover the truth.
Trudeau
Mr. James Sinclair
This docu-drama spans fifteen turbulent years in the political and personal life of Pierre Elliott Trudeau, one of the most enigmatic and polarizing Prime Ministers in Canadian history. The film explores the many facets of his character and his vision for his country which has both inspired and frustrated Canadians.
Seasons of Love
Rancy Chiltern
Sprawling tale spanning 50 years in the life of the fictional Linthorne family as seen through the eyes of the rugged head of the clan as he and his wife weather the years of hardship on the prairie after settling on a parcel of untilled Midwestern farmland in 1866 in hopes of living a prosperous life together.
Treacherous Beauties
Matt Garven
A female photographer hears that her brother has been shot dead at a horse rearing farm. She decides to go there herself and uncovers a murky conspiracy.
Intersection
Charlie
During a car accident, Vincent Eastman watches his whole life flash before his eyes, and he doesn't like what he sees. While maintaining the semblance of a marriage with his wife, Sally, Vincent has been carrying on with a mistress, Olivia. She's everything Sally isn't -- warm, passionate, carefree. So why can't he choose between the two, especially when his indecision is taking its toll on his daughter?
Woman on Trial: The Lawrencia Bembenek Story
Det. Rogers
The true story of a woman who is sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering her husband's ex-wife.
Where the Spirit Lives
Taggart
In 1937, a young First Nations (Canadian native) girl named Ashtecome is kidnapped along with several other children from a village as part of a deliberate Canadian policy to force First Nations children to abandon their culture in order to be assimilated into white Canadian/British society. She is taken to a boarding school where she is forced to adopt Western Euro-centric ways and learn English, often under brutal treatment. Only one sympathetic white teacher who is more and more repelled by this bigotry offers her any help from among the staff. That, with her force of will, Ashtecome (forced to take the name Amelia) is determined to hold on to her identity and that of her siblings, who were also abducted.
Passion and Paradise
Lucky Luciano
Sir Harry Oakes is a wealthy magnate, living amongst the British aristocrats who have made their home in the Bahamas just prior to World War II. Their small community is one of privilege and status and when Sir Harry's beloved daughter marries a handsome but penniless gigolo, Alfred De Marigny, Sir Harry is outraged by the union. But before Sir Harry can break up the marriage he is brutally and viciously murdered and his son-in-law is the prime suspect. Nothing is as it appears and Sir Harry's death soon points towards intrigue and deception on an international scale.
Midnight Matinee
Al Jason
Even though a devastating murder took place during a small town's horror film festival two years earlier, townspeople want another festival.
Cowboys Don't Cry
Josh Morgan
A father and son struggle to make ends meet on the rodeo circuit.