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Kevin James: Biography

Kevin James

Birth Name: Kevin George Knipfing
Birth Place: Mineola, NY
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 04/26/1965, Taurus
Profession: Actor; comedian; writer

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Kevin James Fast Facts:

Played halfback on the varsity football team at the State University of New York until a back injury ended his career.
Held a day job as a physical trainer before dropping out of college.
In the late 1980s, honed his comedic skills on the New York stand-up circuit, where he began a longtime friendship with Ray Romano.
Appeared on Star Search and the Tonight Show with Jay Leno before winning an award at the Montreal Comedy Festival in 1996.
After a recurring role on Romano's Everybody Loves Raymond, landed his own sitcom, King of Queens, in 1998.
Frequently works with Adam Sandler, appearing with him in 50 First Dates (2004), I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007) and Grown Ups (2010).
Hosted the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in 2010.

Kevin James Relationships:
Steffiana De La Cruz - Wife
Gary Valentine - Brother
Janet Knipfing - Mother
Leslie - Sister
Joe Knipfing - Father
Sienna-Marie James - Daughter
Shea Joelle James - Daughter
Kannon Valentine James - Son
Kevin James Awards:
2006 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
College:
Attended State University of New York, Cortland, NY

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