Kevin George Knipfing , better known by his stage name Kevin James, is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He is widely known for playing Doug Heffernan on the CBS sitcom The King of Queens. James is also known for his lead roles in the comedy films I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Grown Ups, The Dilemma, and Zookeeper. James was also the original voice of Otis in Barnyard, but for the rest of the series, Chris Hardwick was filled in to replace James . He hosted the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards on March 27, 2010. James began doing stand-up comedy in... 1989, making his debut at the East Side Comedy Club in Long Island, New York managed by Richie Minervini. He gained popularity through numerous appearances on various talk shows, including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Dennis Miller Live, The Late Late Show, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Live with Regis and Kathy Lee. James was #89 on Comedy Central's list of the 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians.
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| Birthdate: | April 26, 1965 |
| Birthplace: | Stony Brook, New York |
| Age: | 47 |
| Height: | 5' 8" |
| Education: | Ward Melville High School, SUNY College at Cortland |
| Also known as: | Kevin George Knipfing |