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Kevin James - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 26, 1965 |
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| Age | 60 |
| Birthplace | Mineola, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Kevin James's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Television sitcom 'The King of Queens' and comedy films such as 'Paul Blart: Mall Cop', 'Grown Ups', and 'Hitch'. |
Intro
Kevin James is an American actor, comedian, and producer best known for his role as Doug Heffernan on the sitcom 'The King of Queens' and as the star of several successful comedy films such as 'Paul Blart: Mall Cop.'
Early Life & Background
Kevin James was born Kevin George Knipfing and raised in Stony Brook, Long Island, New York. He attended Ward Melville High School and later SUNY Cortland, where he played college football before shifting focus to comedy.
Career Highlights
- Starring role as Doug Heffernan on 'The King of Queens' (1998–2007)
- Headlining his own stand-up comedy specials
- Leading roles in films such as 'Paul Blart: Mall Cop' (2009), 'Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2' (2015), 'Grown Ups' (2010), 'Grown Ups 2' (2013), 'Hitch' (2005), and 'I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry' (2007)
- Voice acting in the 'Hotel Transylvania' animated film series
- Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Trivia
- Kevin James is the brother of comedian Gary Valentine, who appeared alongside him in 'The King of Queens.'
- He adopted the stage name 'Kevin James' as his tribute to a favorite teacher.
- James is a longtime friend and collaborator of Adam Sandler, appearing frequently in Sandler's films.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Kevin James?
Kevin James is 60 years old.
When was Kevin James born?
Kevin James was born the 26 April 1965.
Where is Kevin James from?
Mineola, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About April 26th, 1965, in brief:
- Historical events: On April 26, 1965, Manchester United secured their sixth First Division title by defeating Arsenal 3–1 at Old Trafford. This victory effectively sealed the championship, as Leeds United, their closest rivals, drew 3–3 against already relegated Birmingham City in their final match.
- Day of the week: April 26th, 1965 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter by Herman's Hermits
- #1 UK song: Ticket To Ride by The Beatles
- Popular movie: The Sound of Music directed by Robert Wise
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