Movie Actor

Kevin James

Kevin James is an American comedian and actor, renowned for his Emmy Award-nominated role on "The King of Queens".

Kevin James
Full Name
Kevin George Knipfing
Age
59
Birth Date
April 26, 1965
Zodiac
Taurus
Born
United States
Height
5′ 8″

Popularity

Fame Level
% of people who know them
82%
Liked by
66%
Neutral
26%
Disliked by
9%

About

Kevin James is an American actor, comedian, and producer known for his lead role in the television sitcom "The King of Queens" and starring roles in popular comedies like "Paul Blart: Mall Cop" and "Zookeeper." In addition to his acting career, James has ventured into producing and writing for film and television.

Kevin James Timeline

1965
Kevin James is Born
On April 26, 1965, Kevin James was born in Mineola, New York.
1987
Moves to Los Angeles
After graduating from State University of New York at Cortland, James moves to Los Angeles to pursue a career in comedy.
2001
The King of Queens Premieres
James stars in the CBS sitcom The King of Queens and quickly becomes a fan favorite.
2005
Hitch is released
James stars in Hitch alongside Will Smith and Eva Mendes.
2008
Gets Married
Marries model and actress Steffiana de la Cruz.
2011
Zookeeper is Released
James stars in the family comedy Zookeeper alongside Rosario Dawson.
2015
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 is Released
James stars in the sequel to the popular 2009 comedy Paul Blart: Mall Cop.

5 Interesting Facts about Kevin James

1.

Was a Comedian Before Acting

Before becoming an actor, Kevin James was a stand up comedian and toured the U.S. with his comedy act.

2.

Made His Film Debut in

Kevin James made his film debut in 1994 in the movie "Mixed Nuts". He also had roles in other films such as "Hitch" and "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry".

3.

Was on Saturday Night Live

Kevin James was a guest host on Saturday Night Live in 1998, making him one of the few actors to make the transition from stand up comedy to SNL.

4.

Started His Own Production Company

In 2008, Kevin James started his own production company called Hey Eddie Productions. The company has produced several films and television shows.

5.

Received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

In 2015, Kevin James was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contribution to television and film.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Kevin James birthday?

Kevin James is an American movie actor born on April 26, 1965, who is currently 58 years old. He is best known for portraying Doug Heffernan on the hit television sitcom "The King of Queens" and for his roles in the films "Paul Blart: Mall Cop," "Hitch" and "Zookeeper."