Jim Bob Duggar is an American television personality and former politician, best known for his role in the reality TV series 19 Kids and Counting. Born on July 18, 1965, in Springdale, Arkansas, he gained fame for his large family, which includes 19 children with his wife, Michelle Duggar. The show highlighted their daily lives, parenting, and family values. In addition to his television career, Jim Bob served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1999 to 2002. He is also involved in various business ventures and has been a prominent figure in the Quiverfull movement, which advocates for large families and traditional gender roles.