Inside The Life Of American comedian Kevin James – The 57-year-old American actor and comedian, Kevin James is widely known for his role in the sitcom, The King of Queens (1998-2007) as Doug Heffernan.
Who is Kevin James?
Kevin James who was born Kevin George Knipfing was welcomed by his parents, Joseph Valentine Knipfing Jr, a German American, and Janet Knipfing a businesswoman who owned an Insurance agency on April 26, 1965, in Mineola, New York in the United States of America. As the second son of his parents, he was raised alongside his older brother actor Gary Valentine and sister Leslie in a staunch Catholic family.
He had his high school education at Ward Melville High School where he was a very good athlete, especially in Wrestling, and was ahead of American professional wrestler, Mick Foley who was his mate in school at that time. However, due to a back injury, he couldn’t continue wrestling.
He proceeded to the State University of New York at Cortland to have his college education. He was a part of the school’s football team and played as a halfback, yet still had to quit sports permanently due to another back injury.
Concerning his career, Kevin first started as a stand-up comedian in 1989 after joining the East Side Comedy Club. His appearance on several shows exposed him to stardom, including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Dennis Miller Live, The Late Late Show, The Rosie O’Donnell Show, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Live with Regis and Kathie Lee. He was listed among the 100 Greatest Stand-up comedians by Comedy Central.
He made his debut on tv in 1991 on The New Candid Camera and was the announcer on SandBlast, the MTV sports show from 1994 to 1996. For better opportunities, he moved to Los Angeles where he appeared in the CBS sitcom, Everybody Loves Raymond before starring in his sitcom The King of Queens which made him more famous and earned him an Emmy Award, and in Kevin Can Wait which got him a nomination on the People’s Choice Award.
He has starred in numerous films, some of which are Hitch (2005), I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007), Here Comes the Boom (2012), and Pixels (2015).
How old is Kevin James?
Since Kevin was born on April 26, 1965, he is 57 years old and a Taurus according to his zodiac sign.
What’s Kevin James’s height and weight?
James, who has light brown hair and light brown eyes, is 5 ft 9 inches tall and weighs 136 kg.
What’s Kevin James’s Nationality and Ethnicity?
Kevin is American born in Mineola, New York, and of a White and German ethnic background.
What’s Kevin James’s profession?
Kevin James is a famous actor and comedian who first started his career as a stand-up comedian in 1989. His appearance on elite shows like The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Live with Regis and Kathie Lee exposed him to the limelight.
He made his first appearance on tv in 1991 on The New Candid Camera. He however became more popular after playing the role of Doug Heffernan in his sitcom The King of Queens which won him an Emmy Award. He’s made appearances in lots of other films and series.
Who is Kevin James married to?
At present, the 57-year-old actor is in a union with his beloved wife Steffiana de la Cruz, a Filipino-American model. The couple tied the knot in 2004 after first meeting on a blind date in 2001.
Does Kevin James have children?
Yes. The top-notch comedian has been blessed with four children, Kannon Valentine James, Sienna-Marie James, Shea Joelle James, and Sistine Sabella James.
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