Kevin James Bio, Age, Height, Wife, Kids, Brother, Net Worth, Movies.

Who is Kevin James? | Kevin James Biography and Wiki

Kevin James is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer who was born and brought up in Mineola, Long Island, New York, United States of America. He is famous for playing the character Doug Heffernan on the CBS sitcom ‘The King of Queens’, for which he was nominated for a 2006 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.

Kevin James Age | Birthday

James is 54 years old as of 2019, he was born as Kevin George Knipfing on April 26, 1965, in Mineola, Long Island, New York, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on April 26th every year. James will be 55 years old on April 26th, 2020.

Kevin James Height

James stands at a height of 1.73 m (5 ft 7 in).

Kevin James Education

James graduated from Ward Melville High School in 1983. While at Ward Melville High School, he reached the number one spot on the wrestling team. He went on to study at the State University of New York at Cortland, where he played fullback on the varsity football team until another back injury permanently ended his sporting hopes.

James attended both Highschool and Cortland University, along with former wrestler and current best selling author Mick Foley.

Kevin James Parents

Kevin is the second son of Janet (Klein) an office worker, and Joseph Valentine Knipfing Jr, an insurance agency owner. He has an older brother Gary Valentine (born Gary Knipfing) and one sister Leslie Knipfing.

Kevin James Brother

James has an elder brother, Gary Joseph Knipfing, known as Gary Valentine, who is also a stand-up comedian and actor.

Kevin James Wife

James is a married man. James and his wife met on a blind date which was arranged by his interior decorator. He married his longtime girlfriend, model, and actress Steffiana De La Cruz, on 19 June 2004 before 180 friends including Ray Romano and his family members in Dana Point, California. The couple is blessed with four children.

His now-wife, Steffiana De La Cruz, appears in 4 episodes of his sitcom, The King of Queens (1998) (in small roles).

Kevin James Children | Kids

Together with his wife Steffiana de la Cruz, James has four children: three daughters Sienna-Marie, Shea Joelle and Sistine Sabella and a son named Kannon Valentine.

Kevin James Net Worth

James has an estimated net worth of $80 million which he has earned through his successful career as an actor and comedian.

Kevin James Weight Loss

While in high school, James was only around 150 pounds. James later reached about 300 pounds. It was estimated that James had lost around 50 pounds. After regaining all of the lost weight, James continued to pile on the pounds. He ended up getting to over 300 pounds at the beginning of 2011. James said that “It got to a point where I hit my all-time high. I got on the scale and it read 290 pounds. Not good, not good at all.” He added that “I realized I’m only 10 pounds away from 300. I got to 302.” Once realizing how high his weight had gotten, he decided to get back on the weight-loss wagon. As of now, James weighs 107 kg (235 pounds).

Kevin James Career

James began stand-up comedy in 1989, making his debut at the East Side Comedy Club on Long Island, managed by Richie Minervini. He gained popularity through numerous appearances on various talk shows, including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Dennis Miller Live, The Late Late Show, The Rosie O’Donnell Show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and Live with Regis and Kathie Lee.

James’ first television job was in 1991 on The New Candid Camera, where he used his comedy timing and improvisation skills playing the actor that pulled the practical jokes on unsuspecting people. He appeared on the television as the reporter for the MTV sports game show SandBlast between 1994-1996. Thereafter, he moved to Los Angeles and joined Ray Romano, and later guest-starred on a few episodes of Ray Romano’s hit CBS sitcom, Everybody Loves Raymond.

These appearances led to the development of his own sitcom, The King of Queens, which ran on the same network from September 21, 1998, to May 14, 2007. James currently stars in the sitcom Kevin Can Wait, which premiered on September 19, 2016.

He made his film debut in the 2005 romantic comedy Hitch, alongside Will Smith and Eva Mendes. James with his Everybody Loves Raymond colleague Ray Romano co-starred in the comedy Grilled, in 2006, and provided voice work in the animated films Monster House and Barnyard. He also co-starred with Adam Sandler in the comedies I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry (2007), You Don’t Mess with the Zohan (2008), and Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009).

In 2011 he had a lead role with Vince Vaughn in the comedy-drama The Dilemma and then with Rosario Dawson in Zookeeper, which he wrote and produced. James also had the lead role in the 2012 mixed martial arts comedy film Here Comes the Boom. James starred in the movie Pixels in 2015 and the True Memoirs of an International Assassin in 2016. James in 2017 co-starred with Adam Sandler in another Netflix film, Sandy Wexler. James is a big fan of the New York Jets and the New York Knicks.

Kevin James Dead

James is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Kevin James and Adam Sandler

James in 2017 co-starred with Adam Sandler in another Netflix film, Sandy Wexler.

Kevin James Movies and TV Shows

Movies

Pinocchio (2002)
50 First Dates (2004)
Hitch (2005)
Monster House (2006)
Grilled (2006)
Barnyard (2006)
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007)
Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009)
Grown Ups (2010)
The Dilemma (2011)
Zookeeper (2011)
Hotel Transylvania (2012)
Here Comes the Boom (2012)
Grown Ups 2 (2013)
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (2015)
Little Boy (2015)
Pixels (2015)
Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)
True Memoirs of an International Assassin (2016)
Sandy Wexler (2017)
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018)

TV Shows

1996,1998–99 – Everybody Loves Raymond
1998–2007 – The King of Queens
1998 – Cosby
1999 – Becker
1999 – Martial Law
2001 – Arli$$
2007 – Elmo’s Christmas Countdown
2015 – Liv & Maddie
2016–present – Kevin Can Wait

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Kevin James Facts And Body Measurements

• Full Name: Kevin George Knipfing
• Date of Birth: April 26, 1965
• Age/ How old?: 54 years
• Place of Birth: Mineola, Long Island, New York
• Birthday: 26th April
• Nationality: American
• Fathers Name: Joseph Valentine Knipfing Jr
• Mothers Name: Janet
• Siblings: An older brother and a sister
• Marital Status: Married
• Children/ Kids: Four
• Height/ How tall?: 1.73 m (5 ft 7 in)
• Weight: 107 kg (235 pounds)

Frequently Asked Questions About Kevin James

Who is Kevin James?

James is an American actor, cum comedian, screenwriter, and producer.

Where was Kevin James born?

James was born in Mineola, Long Island, New York, USA.

Where did Kevin James go to college?

James attended the State University of New York at Cortland.

How old is Kevin James?

James is an American national born on 26th April 1965, in Mineola, Long Island, New York. He will be 55 years old as of 2020 April.

How tall is Kevin James?

James stands at a height of 1.73 m (5 ft 7 in).

How much does Kevin James weigh?

James weighs 107 kg (235 pounds).

Who is Kevin James’ wife?

James is a married man. James and his wife met on a blind date which was arranged by his interior decorator. He married his longtime girlfriend, model, and actress Steffiana De La Cruz, on 19 June 2004. The couple is blessed with four children.

Who is Kevin James’ brother?