Gabriel Jesús Iglesias, popularly known as Gabriel Iglesias, is an American actor, comedian, and TV personality. He is famous for entertaining people with humor through his “Fluffy” persona.
Gabriel Iglesias Profile
| Full Name | Gabriel Jesús Iglesias |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Gabriel Iglesias, Fluffy |
| Date of Birth | July 15, 1976 |
| Age | 48 years old (as of 2024) |
| Nationality | American |
| Heritage | Mexican |
| Religion | Christian |
| Education | Woodrow Wilson High School, Long Beach |
| Parents | Jesús Iglesias (Father), Esther Pinuelas Mendez (Mother) |
| Siblings | Five siblings |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Children | Stepson named Frankie |
| Career | Comedian, Actor, TV Personality |
| Notable Works | All That, Last Comic Standing, Stadium Fluffy, Mr. Iglesias |
| Net Worth (2024) | $40 million USD |
Early Life and Education
Born on July 15, 1976, Gabriel is 48 years old as of 2024. He was raised by his single mother in California, USA. Gabriel is of Mexican heritage, holds American nationality, and believes in the Christian faith. He completed his early education at Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach, California, graduating in 1994.
Family and Personal Life
Gabriel's father is Jesús Iglesias, and his mother is Esther Pinuelas Mendez. He has five siblings and is the youngest of six children raised by his single mother. Gabriel was in a long-term relationship with Claudia Valdez, with whom he has a stepson named Frankie. Although they separated in 2017, Gabriel maintains a close relationship with Frankie.
Career
Gabriel started his career working for a cell phone company in Los Angeles. In 1997, he decided to pursue comedy full-time, often making jokes about his weight with the phrase, "Oh, I'm not fat, I'm fluffy."
In 2000, he appeared in the sixth season of the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series "All That", alongside Amanda Bynes and Nick Cannon. In 2006, he was a contestant on the fourth season of the reality TV series "Last Comic Standing" but was disqualified for using a Blackberry, violating the show's rules.
In 2013, Forbes ranked Gabriel as the 9th Top Earning Comedian. Gabriel is one of America's most successful stand-up comedians, performing to sold-out concerts worldwide.
In 2022, he became the first comedian to sell out Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, with the concert later released on Netflix as "Stadium Fluffy". He has also starred in and executive produced the Netflix multi-cam television series "Mr. Iglesias".
Net Worth
As of 2024, Gabriel Iglesias's net worth is estimated to be $40 million USD.