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Brad Garrett Biography

Birth Name:Brad H. Gerstenfeld

Birth Place:Woodland Hills, California, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Writer, Music department

Fast Facts

Raised $25,000 for the Maximum Hope Foundation as a participant of the game show "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?"
Attended University of California, Los Angeles
As an up-and-coming comic, he performed as an opening act for Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr
Best known for his role in the series "Everybody Loves Raymond․"
Widely recognized for his deep, booming voice and tall height
Was featured on the back of the album "Discovery" by Electric Light Orchestra in 1979
Appeared in commercials for 7-Up in 2009
Opened his own comedy club at the MGM Grand
Was grand marshal for the Auto Club 500 in 2008
Was the first grand champion winner in the comedy category of "Star Search․"

Awards

1997Q Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
1998Q Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
1999Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
1999Q Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
2000Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2000Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2000Q Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
2001TV Guide Award-Supporting Actor of the Year in a Comedy Series: nominated
2002Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2002Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries: nominated
2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2003OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2003Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2003Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie: nominated
2003TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: nominated
2004Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2004Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2004Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2005Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2005Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2006Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2006Prism Award-Performance in a TV Comedy Series: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actor of the Decade: nominated