Kevin James is an American actor and comedian. He was born Kevin George Knipfen on April 26, 1965 in Mineola, New York. He began his career performing stand-up comedy in clubs on Long Island in the 1980s.
He gained recognition for his role as Doug Heffernan in the CBS sitcom The King of Queens (1998–2007), for which he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 2006. He has also appeared in the following films: hitch (2005), I now pronounce you Chuck and Larry (2007) and so on.
contour
- Full name: Kevin George Knipfen
- Other names: Kevin James
- Date of Birth: April 26, 1965
- Age: 59
- Sex: Male
- Birthplace: Mineola, New York, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor, comedian
- Height: 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters)
- Parents: Joseph Valentine Knipfen, Jr. (father), Janet Knipfen (mother)
- Siblings: Gary Valentine (brother)
- Spouse: Steffiana de la Cruz (m. 2004)
- Children: Sienna-Marie James, Shea Joelle James, Kannon Valentine James, Sistine Sabella James
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $100 million
Early life and education
Kevin George Knipfen, 59, was born on April 26, 1965 in Mineola, New York, USA. His father is Janet Klein, an American office clerk, and his mother is Joseph Valentine Knipfen Jr., a German-American insurance company owner.
He grew up in Stoneybrook, New York, along with his sister Leslie and brother Gary (also known as comedian and actor Gary Valentine). The siblings were raised in the Catholic faith.
Kevin attended Ward Melville High School, where he excelled in wrestling and became teammates with future professional wrestler Mick Foley. After a back injury, he shifted his focus to SUNY Cortland, where he played football until another back injury ended his athletic career.
personal life
Kevin James and Stefiana De La Cruz tied the knot in 2004. They met on a blind date arranged by an interior designer. Their love story began to blossom, culminating in a beautiful wedding surrounded by their friends and family.
The couple went on to have four children: Sienna-Marie, Shea Joelle, Kannon Valentine, and Sistine Sabella. Despite the challenges of life in the spotlight, Kevin and Steffiana’s enduring relationship is a testament to their commitment and love for one another.
Profession
James began his stand-up career at Richie Miller’s East Side Comedy Club on Long Island in 1989. He joined a comedy troupe at the club and chose “James” as his stage name in honor of his favorite school teacher.
James became famous through his participation in various talk shows, such as The Tonight Show, Late Show with David Lettermanand The Ellen DeGeneres ShowHe was also listed as one of the 100 greatest stand-up comedians by Comedy Central.
James has performed at the Just for Laughs comedy festival and has his own stand-up specials including Pay attention to the little things and never give up.
He has also appeared in the following TV shows New hidden camera, Improv Nightand Everybody loves Raymond. His own sitcom, The King of Queenswhich ran from 1998 to 2007, in which he played the role of Doug Heffernan.
Awards
- People’s Choice Award for Favorite TV Actor (2007)
- Nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (2006)
- Nominated for Teen Choice Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Movie (2009, 2010)
- Nominated for Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite Movie Actor (2010)
net worth
Kevin James’ net worth is estimated to be $100 million, a testament to his successful career in the entertainment and entrepreneurial fields.
dispute
Kevin James The King of Queenssparked controversy by being accused of being rude and pompous. Some reports said he ignored the audience’s comments on his work and was accused of being dismissive.
For example, he allegedly ignored someone calling his name while playing golf with Adam Sandler and got into a fight with a grocery store cashier.
In addition, James also became the protagonist of a popular online emoticon package, which included his avatar when he participated in the show and was accompanied by instructions about drinking, which attracted widespread attention.
social media
- Instagram: @kevinjamesofficial
- Twitter: @KevinJames
Filmography
- hitch
- Paul Blart: Mall Cop
- grown ups
- Boom is coming
- Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
- True Memoirs of an International Assassin
- Hubie Halloween
