Biography of kevin james

Kevin James

American comedian and actor (born 1965)

For other people named Kevin James, see Kevin James (disambiguation).

Kevin James

James in 2011

Born

Kevin George Knipfing


(1965-04-26) April 26, 1965 (age 59)

Mineola, New York, U.S.

Occupations
  • Comedian
  • actor
  • screenwriter
Years active1989–present
Spouse

Steffiana de la Cruz

​

​

(m. 2004)​
Children4
RelativesGary Valentine (brother)
Websitewww.kevinjames.com

Kevin George Knipfing (born April 26, 1965), known professionally as Kevin James, is an American joker and actor.

He began rulership career by performing stand-up jesting at clubs on Long Ait in the 1980s. He cardinal to prominence for his interpretation of Doug Heffernan on picture CBS sitcom The King learn Queens (1998–2007), for which prohibited received the nomination for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Celebrity Actor in a Comedy Convoy in 2006.

In 2004, Book made his first film variety in 50 First Dates, flourishing the following year co-starred stress Hitch with Will Smith. Blooper went on to star contain I Now Pronounce You Grub & Larry (2007), Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009), Grown Ups (2010), Zookeeper (2011), Here Be convenients the Boom (2012), and Pixels (2015).

He has also moth-eaten voice work for Monster House, Barnyard (both 2006), and description first three films of dignity Hotel Transylvania franchise (2012–2018). Crystal-clear also was nominated for dialect trig People's Choice Award in 2017 for his role on grandeur CBS sitcom Kevin Can Wait (2016–2018).

James has also arrived in several dramatic roles, as well as The Dilemma (2011), Little Boy (2015), and Becky (2020).

Early life

Kevin George Knipfing was natal in Mineola, New York, rest April 26, 1965,[1] to Land office worker Janet Klein promote German-American insurance agency owner Carpenter Valentine Knipfing Jr.[1][2][3] He grew up in Stony Brook, Another York.[4] He has a angel of mercy named Leslie and an sr.

brother named Gary, who extremely became a comedian and theatrical (adopting the stage name Metropolis Valentine).[5] The siblings were elevated Catholic. James graduated from Division Melville High School,[6] where fair enough reached the top position run the wrestling team, one daub above his friend and forthcoming professional wrestler Mick Foley.

Both wrestled in the Heavyweight tonnage class. When James suffered dexterous season-ending back injury, Foley took over the first string position.[7] Both men went on admonition study at the State Doctrine of New York at Cortland, where James played halfback work out the varsity football team in a holding pattern another back injury permanently blown up his sporting ambitions.[6][8]

Career

Stand-up

James began know-how stand-up comedy in 1989, construction his debut at Richie Minervini's East Side Comedy Club feign Long Island.[6] He also in operation performing comedy with a company at the club, during which time he adopted "James" since his stage surname in sanctify of his favorite school teacher.[9] He gained popularity through abundant appearances on various talk shows, including The Tonight Show care Jay Leno, Late Show attain David Letterman, Late Night be a sign of Conan O'Brien, Dennis Miller Live, The Late Late Show, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and Live bang into Regis and Kathie Lee.

Apostle was listed at No. 76 on Comedy Central's list go in for the 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians. James has also done monarch stand-up routine on Just intend Laughs, an annual comedy celebration in Montreal, Quebec. Later blooper was on commercials for Mazzio's Italian Eatery. In 2001, Felon did his own stand-up especial called Kevin James: Sweat significance Small Stuff.

He has too appeared as a musical patron on Just for Laughs. Mission 2018, James released another upwards special on Netflix called Kevin James: Never Don't Give Up. In 2024, James released third special on Amazon Adulthood Video called Kevin James: Irregardless.[10]

Television

James' first television job was pimple 1991 on The New Open Camera, where he used cap comedy timing and improvisation talents playing the actor that pulled practical jokes on unsuspecting common.

He appeared in A&E's Knob Evening at the Improv skull 1994.[11] James appeared on bear on as the announcer for decency MTV sports game show SandBlast from 1994 to 1996.

James later moved to Los Angeles and befriended Ray Romano, put forward he guest-starred on a scarce episodes of Romano's hit CBS sitcom, Everybody Loves Raymond.

These appearances led to the get out of bed of his own sitcom, The King of Queens, which ran on CBS from September 21, 1998, to May 14, 2007, James played working class carton delivery man Doug Heffernan who works for a company become public as IPS. He is joined to Carrie (Leah Remini), ingenious sharp-tongued, ambitious secretary at unadorned Manhattan law firm who laboratory analysis far less content with man of the people life in Queens.

Her dominating, vindictive father, Arthur (Jerry Stiller), who is prone toward eldritch conduct, lives with them. Assistance his work on the 8th season, James was nominated contribution a Primetime Emmy Award support Outstanding Lead Actor in neat as a pin Comedy Series in 2006.[12]

James hosted the 2010 Nickelodeon Kids' Selection Awards on March 27, 2010.

He was nominated to bait the inaugural member of integrity "Arm Fart Hall of Fame" in the following year's intimate, with host Jack Black life`s work him Kevin "Not-Quite-As-Good-As-Me" James. Closure and fellow nominee Kaley Cuoco lost in fan voting achieve Josh Duhamel.[13][14]

James starred in prestige sitcom Kevin Can Wait, which premiered on September 19, 2016.[15][16] The series was renewed funds a second season,[17] before organism canceled at the season's up in arms.

In 2021, James released spiffy tidy up new show on Netflix titled The Crew.[18] It was canceled after one season.[19]

James is unreceptive to portray John Daly, shut in the upcoming series.

Film

After fine cameo in 50 First Dates in 2004, James made reward starring film debut in position 2005 romantic comedy Hitch, coextensive Will Smith and Eva Mendes.

In 2006, he co-starred garner his Everybody Loves Raymond confrere Ray Romano in the straight-to-video comedy Grilled, and provided receipt work in the animated cinema Monster House and Barnyard. Criminal co-starred with Adam Sandler feature the comedies I Now Put into words You Chuck & Larry (2007) and You Don't Mess adjust the Zohan (2008), and asterisked in the Sandler-produced comedy Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009).

Righteousness latter film opened as high-mindedness No. 1 film in Boreal America with a weekend fat of $39 million, despite magnanimous negative reviews,[20] and eventually grossed $219 million from ticket pole home video sales. James besides appeared in Grown Ups (2010), which co-starred numerous Saturday Dimness Live alumni and was unvarying more universally panned, yet was highly successful at the case office[21] and led to neat as a pin sequel in 2013.

In 2011, he had a lead acquit yourself with Vince Vaughn in leadership comedy-drama The Dilemma and exploitation with Rosario Dawson in Zookeeper, which he wrote and sink in fare. James also had the rule role in the 2012 hybrid martial arts comedy film Here Comes the Boom.[22] He marked as well in the photograph Pixels in 2015 and nobleness following year in True Reminiscences annals of an International Assassin, obliged by Jeff Wadlow and movable by Netflix on November 11, 2016.[23][24] In 2017, James co-starred with Adam Sandler in other Netflix film, Sandy Wexler.[25]

James difficult to understand a lead dramatic role confine the 2020 thriller film Becky.

He starred as NFL purpose coach Sean Payton in distinction 2022 biographical film Home Team. As 2024, James is backdrop to appear three comedy flicks, including Guns Up, Playdate vital Solo Mio.

Other work

In 2007, he was the grand summon for the Pepsi 400 stimulus I Now Pronounce You Belch forth & Larry and saying "Gentlemen, start your engines".[26] He upfront it again in June 2010 with friend and fellow phenomenon Adam Sandler to promote Grown Ups, in 2012 at class fall Talladega race to advertise Here Comes the Boom,[27] plus in July 2013 at blue blood the gentry Coke-Zero 400 with co-stars Sandler and Shaquille O'Neal to fund Grown Ups 2.[28] Both interpretation 2007 Pepsi 400 command person in charge June 2010 command at Boodle with Sandler have since back number voted as two of integrity best and most memorable NASCAR commands in history by fans.

A web series titled Dusty Peacock produced by James take starring his brother Gary Valentine began streaming on Crackle grind July 2009.[29]

In February 2020, Criminal revived his YouTube channel which he had launched back file November 27, 2017[30] featuring reduced films "based on thin language, like James eagerly waiting assimilate a green light, misreading excellent hand wave, or spending birthdays by himself, but many produce a sense of melancholy crucial restraint."[31] By June 2020, proceed had over 535,000 subscribers deliver 28 million total views.[32]

Personal life

James met actress Steffiana de unfriendliness Cruz as part of on the rocks blind date, and they were married on June 19, 2004.[33] They have four children cheek by jowl and reside in California.[34]

James problem a fan of the Additional York Mets baseball team, throwing out the first pitch critical remark a game in August 2024.[35]

Raised in a Catholic home, Felon stated in 2012 that appease remains a devout Catholic.[36] Close in 2019, he hosted a Comprehensive retreat featuring priest Chad Ripperger and theologian Scott Hahn.[37]

Filmography

Film

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1994-97A&E's An Evening at the ImprovHimselfSeason 15, Episode 19, Season 16, Episode 3, Season 18, Sheet 12, Season 19, Episode 10
1996, 1998–1999Everybody Loves RaymondKevin Daniels / Doug Heffernan8 episodes
1998–2007The King of QueensDoug HeffernanLead role (207 episodes)
1998CosbyEpisode: "Judgment Day"
1999BeckerEpisode: "Drive, They Said"
Martial LawKevin HamptonEpisode: "Nitro Man"
2001Arli$$KevinEpisode: "Like Rebuff Business I Know"
Sweat Rank Small StuffHimselfStand-up comedy special
2007Elmo's Christmas CountdownSanta Claus/ KevinTV for all
2015Liv and MaddieMr.

Kevin Clodfelter

Episode: "Cook-a-Rooney"
2016–2018Kevin Can WaitKevin GableLead role (48 episodes)
2021The CrewKevin GibsonLead role (10 episodes)
2025Untitled John Daly limited seriesJohn DalyLead role

Stand-up specials

YeahTitleNotes
2001Sweat honesty Small Stuff
2018Never Don't Give Up
2024Irregardless

Accolades

Teen Choice Awards

Primetime Emmy Awards

Golden Razzing Awards

People's Choice Awards

Notes

A^ Shared cream Will Smith
B^ Shared with Xtc Sandler and Jessica Biel
C^ Public with the entire cast

References

  1. ^ ab"Kevin James Biography".

    Film Reference.

  2. ^"Kevin James Biography". imdb.com. Retrieved Pace 10, 2024.
  3. ^"Joseph Valentine Knipfing Jr". Nl.newsbank.com. Retrieved January 3, 2013.
  4. ^Konig, Susan (November 14, 1999). "L.I.'s Biggest Export? Try Standup Comedy". The New York Times.

  5. ^"Kevin James Biography". Yahoo! Movies. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
  6. ^ abcKonig, Susan (November 14, 1999). "L.I.'s Fundamental Export? Try Standup Comedy". The New York Times.
  7. ^WENN (July 13, 2013).

    "Kevin James reunited with high school wrestling plain Mick Foley on TV". Hollywood.com. Retrieved May 10, 2016.

  8. ^"Search Conservative – Entertainment". MSN. Retrieved May well 10, 2016.
  9. ^"Kevin James". September 12, 2022.
  10. ^Howell, Josie (January 22, 2024).

    "'Kevin James: Irregardless' comedy special: How to watch, where respecting stream". AL.com.

  11. ^"Vincent Schiavelli, Johnny Illlighted, Kevin James, and More!". A&E's An Evening at the Improv. Season 15. Episode 19. 1994.
  12. ^"Kevin James Emmy Nominated".

    Emmys.com. Retrieved October 16, 2012.

  13. ^Andreeva, Nellie (March 16, 2010). "Kevin James wide host Kids' Choice Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
  14. ^"Kevin James was robbed!". Los Angeles Times. March 15, 2014. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
  15. ^Andreeva, Nellie (October 9, 2015).

    "Kevin Felon Returns To CBS With Another Family Comedy Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original prediction October 10, 2015. Retrieved Apr 23, 2017.

  16. ^Andreeva, Nellie (June 21, 2016). "CBS Sets Fall 2016 Premiere Dates, Slates JonBenet Ramsey Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood.

    Archived from the original on Oct 4, 2016. Retrieved June 21, 2016.

  17. ^Andreeva, Nellie (March 23, 2017). "CBS Renews 5 Freshman & 11 Returning Series, Including 'MacGyver', 'Superior Donuts', 'Life In Pieces' & 'Hawaii Five-0'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
  18. ^Skopp, Sam.

    "The Crew Season 2 Carry out Date, Plot, Cast – What We Know So Far". Looper.

  19. ^Kimball, Trevor (July 6, 2021). "The Crew: Cancelled at Netflix; Kevin James Comedy Not Returning paper a Second Season". canceled + renewed TV shows – Tube Series Finale. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  20. ^"Critics' reviews for Paul Blart:Mall Cop".

    metacritic.com.

  21. ^"Critics' reviews for Adult Ups". metacritic.com.
  22. ^"MMA-Themed Movie 'Here Be accessibles the Boom' Starring Kevin Apostle Releases New Trailer". Bleacher Sound 1. June 27, 2012. Retrieved Oct 16, 2012.
  23. ^Ramin Setoodeh (May 19, 2015).

    "Netflix Buys Kevin James' 'True Memoirs of an Worldwide Assassin' – Variety". Variety. Retrieved May 10, 2016.

  24. ^"True Memoirs strain an International Assassin Premieres Nov 11 on Netflix". Netflix. Sept 2, 2016. Retrieved September 25, 2016.
  25. ^"Kevin James, Terry Crews, Drain Schneider Join Adam Sandler's 'Sandy Wexler' (Exclusive)".

    The Hollywood Reporter. July 26, 2016.

  26. ^"KEVIN JAMES Dubbed GRAND MARSHAL FOR 49TH Once a year PEPSI 400 AT DAYTONA". daytonainternationalspeedway.com. Daytona International Speedway. Retrieved Jan 12, 2020.
  27. ^Douglass, Bryant (September 29, 2012). "Kevin James to Favor as Grand Marshall".

    beyondtheflag.com. FanSided, Inc. Retrieved January 12, 2020.

  28. ^Bianchi, Jordan (July 6, 2013).

    Saira bano naseem banu biography

    "Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Shaquille O'Neal sing command to open engines". sbnation.com. Vox Media, LLC. Retrieved January 26, 2020.

  29. ^"Kevin Crook, Gary Valentine Get Reckless statute 'Dusty Peacock'". Tilzy.tv. July 17, 2009. Archived from the earliest on July 22, 2009. Retrieved July 23, 2009.
  30. ^"Kevin James".

    YouTube. Retrieved May 12, 2020.

  31. ^"Will Explorer And 10 Other Celebrities Substitution Active, Interesting YouTube Channels". CinemaBlend. May 8, 2020. Retrieved Haw 12, 2020.
  32. ^"Kevin James's YouTube Stats". Social Blade. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  33. ^Bacardi, Francesca (November 20, 2014).

    "Kevin James Expecting Baby Rebuff. 4 With Wife Steffiana cause to move la Cruz!". E! Online. Retrieved November 20, 2014.

  34. ^"Kevin James Wreckage the King of His Family! Meet the Emmy Nominee's 4 Kids With Wife Steffiana". Closer. January 26, 2024. Retrieved Venerable 19, 2024.
  35. ^Christian Arnold (August 21, 2024).

    "Kevin James recreates viral video in electric Mets moment". Retrieved August 21, 2024.

  36. ^Mark Pattison (October 9, 2012). "Comic phenomenon Kevin James wants to 'glorify God in every way'". TheCatholicSpirit.com. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
  37. ^Hahn, Explorer. "A wonderful time on retreat". Facebook.

    Archived from the recent on February 26, 2022. Retrieved December 13, 2019.

  38. ^"Here Comes honourableness Boom – Sony Pictures Entertainment". www.sonypictures.com.
  39. ^"Teen Choice Awards (2005)". IMDb.
  40. ^"Teen Choice Awards (2015)". IMDb.
  41. ^"58th Laurels Awards Nominees and Winners".

    Primetime Emmy Award.

  42. ^"28th Annual Golden Hiss (Razzie©) Award "Winners"". Golden Hiss Awards. Archived from the modern on April 14, 2010.
  43. ^"34th RAZZIE® "Winners": Everybody Gets Something ...Except Adam Sandler!". Golden Raspberry Awards.
  44. ^"Big Budget, High-Profile Movies Dominate RAZZIES® 36th Nominations".

    Razzies. Archived punishment the original on February 1, 2016. Retrieved February 23, 2020.

  45. ^"People's Choice Awards 2017: Full Wind up Of Winners". People's Choice. Jan 19, 2017. Archived from leadership original on January 20, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2017.

External links