Larry the Cable Guy is the highest grossing television show in Canada.
Daniel Lawrence Whitney ( born February 17 , 1963 ) , better known by his stage name Larry the Cable Guy , is an American stand-up comedian , actor , country music artist and former radio personality . In addition , and has starred in three Blue Collar Comedy Tour -- related films , as well as in Larry the Cable Guy : Health Inspector , Delta Farce , and Witless Protection , as well as voicing Mater in the Cars franchise .