Joe Bob Briggs is an American journalist and tv host and film critic for Shudder.
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Best Known For:The television program The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs
Breakthrough:Created the 'Joe Bob Briggs' persona for a drive-in movie review column in the Dallas Observer in 1982
10 Quick Facts About Joe Bob Briggs
- Full Name: Joe Bob Briggs
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Host
- Current Employer: Shudder
- Date of Birth: January 27, 1953
- Age: 73 years old
- Place of Birth: Dallas, Texas
- Marital Status: Married
- Popular As: John Bloom
- Beats: Entertainment
Joe Bob Briggs Age
Joe Bob Briggs is about 73 years old as of 2026. Joe Bob Briggs was born in 1953.
Education
He attended Vanderbilt University.
- Vanderbilt University
Career & Work
Joe Bob Briggs' career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with Shudder and TNT.
Organization: Shudder
Role: Host
Period: 2018–Present
Organization: TNT
Role: Host
Period: 1996–2000
Organization: The Movie Channel
Role: Host
Period: 1986–1996
Rise to Fame
Joe Bob Briggs rose to prominence for his role on the television show Monstervision.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Monstervision (Host, 1996-2000) — Cult favorite cult film showcase on TNT
Notable Coverage
- Joe Bob Goes to the Drive-In - Dallas Observer - 1982 - Long-running syndicated column reviewing B-movies
Personal Information
- Full Name: Joe Bob Briggs
- Popular As: John Bloom
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Host
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 27, 1953
- Age: 73
- Birthday: January 27
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: Dallas, Texas
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/therealjoebob
