Introduction
Kevin James’ net worth is $100 million as of July 2022.
Kevin James, an American comedian and actor from Mineola is known best for his roles as Doug Heffernan on the CBS sitcom ‘The King of Queens’. James is best known for his role as Doug Heffernan in the CBS sitcom “The King of Queens”.
He is also well-known for his movies Paul Blart, Mall Cop’, “Grown-Ups”, “Zookeeper”, “Pixels” and “Sandy Wexler”. He has won numerous nominations and awards for his performances in his films.
Early Life
Kevin James was born on 26 April 1965 in Mineola (New York). James is Janet Valentine Knipfing’s second child. His mother was a chiropractor, while his father owned an insurance company.
James was a Ward Melville School student in 1983. He used to play football, but also wrestle. He attended the State University of New York. However, he quit before graduation.
Career
In 1989, Kevin James was invited to perform a stand-up solo act at the club. This was a huge success. James was invited to continue performing in the club.
In 1994, he hosted “Sandblast”, which aired for 2 seasons until 1996. James made his television debut in 1996 with the hit sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond”.
James’ big break came in 1998 when he was cast as Doug Heffernan, the main character in CBS’ sitcom “The King of Queens”. His amazing portrayal made him a favorite of the viewers and earned him a lot of respect.
James was the voice actor for ‘Monster House’ (Barnyard), and ‘Emperor’s New School’ in 2006. Ray Romano, his friend, also appeared in the comedy film ‘Grilled.
James has been writing and starring as the title character in the comedy “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” since 2009. He co-produced and starred in the comedy film “Zookeeper” two years later.
Highlights
These are some of the greatest highlights from Kevin James’ career.
- 50 First Dates (Movie, 2004)
- Hitch (Movie, 2005)
- Primetime Emmy Award (Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, 2006) – Nominated
- Paul Blart: Mall Cop (Movie, 2009)
- Grown Ups (Movie, 2010)
- Zookeeper (Movie, 2011)
- Pixels (Movie, 2015)
- Sandy Wexler (Movie, 2017)
Favorite Quotes From Kevin James
Many people today steal. Some people steal emotions and break other people’s hearts and lives, while others steal physical stuff like cars, wallets, and houses. But are these the only types? They aren’t. Hackers are another type of growth that is constantly growing.
Hackers are people who are attracted to the details of cybernetic systems and computer systems. Although hackers may be perceived as evil people who want to rule the world, hackers don’t have the same motivation. They aren’t interested in exploiting weaknesses in computer systems and instead use their knowledge for professional purposes.