About
Kevin James, born Kevin George Knipfing on April 26, 1965, in Mineola, New York, is an American comedian and actor. Raised in Stony Brook, Long Island, he attended the State University of New York at Cortland before starting stand-up comedy in 1989. He adopted the stage name 'James' from a favorite teacher. After gaining attention at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, he became best known for playing Doug Heffernan on the CBS sitcom 'The King of Queens' (1998–2007), earning a Primetime Emmy nomination. He starred in films such as 'Paul Blart: Mall Cop' (2009) and frequently collaborated with Adam Sandler. He voiced Frankenstein in the 'Hotel Transylvania' franchise and continued with sitcoms 'Kevin Can Wait' and 'The Crew'.
* 1965-04-26
Major works
- The King of Queens (1998)TV series
- Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009)film
- Grown Ups (2010)film
- Hotel Transylvania (2012)animated film
- Kevin Can Wait (2016)TV series
Key milestones
- 1996Gained attention at the Montreal Comedy Festival.
- 2006Nominated for an Emmy Award for 'The King of Queens'.
- 2004Married actress Steffiana De La Cruz.
Themes
Family comedySuburban lifeLove and friendshipWork and careerSocial awkwardness
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