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Born:
- Birthday: 1965-04-26
- Born Place: Mineola, New York, USA
Also Known As:
케빈 제임스, Kevin George Knipfing, کوین جیمز
Kevin James
Kevin James is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer, best known for his role as Doug Heffernan on the CBS sitcom The King of Queens (1998–2007). Born Kevin George Knipfing on April 26, 1965, in Mineola, New York, he grew up in Stony Brook, Long Island, where he excelled in sports and attended SUNY Cortland, majoring in sports management. James began his comedy career in 1989 and gained national recognition through appearances on talk shows like The Tonight Show and Late Show with David Letterman. James transitioned to film with roles in Hitch (2005) and I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry (2007), leading to his own starring vehicle, Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009), which he co-wrote. He continued to build his film career with Grown Ups (2010), Zookeeper (2011), and Here Comes the Boom (2012). In 2016, he returned to television with Kevin Can Wait, a sitcom about a retired police officer navigating family life. In 2025, James stars in the action-comedy Guns Up, portraying Ray Hayes, a former cop turned mob enforcer who attempts to leave his violent past behind to open a diner with his wife, Audrey (played by Christina Ricci). The film follows their struggle to protect their family after Ray's decision to quit the mob incites a violent backlash. Guns Up is set to be released in theaters on July 18, 2025. Beyond acting, James has released several stand-up comedy specials, including Sweat the Small Stuff (2001), Never Don’t Give Up (2018), and Irregardless (2024). He is married to Steffiana de la Cruz, with whom he has four children. James is also known for his philanthropic efforts and his deep Catholic faith.
