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Date of Birth: 1965 , April-26
Birth Nation: United States
Height: 5 Feet 8 Inch
Name Kevin James
Birth Name Kevin George Knipfing
Father Gary Valentine
Mother Leslie Knipfing
Nationality American
Birth Place/City Mineola, New York, United States
Ethnicity White
Profession Actor, TV personality
Net Worth $80 million
Married Yes
Married to Steffiana de la Cruz
Children Kannon Valentine James, Sienna-Marie James, Shea Joelle James, Sistine Sabella James

Quick Timeline of Kevin James

1965 Born in Mineola, New York
1989 Began his career as a Stand up comedian
1991 Appeared in The New Candid Camera
2005 First movie role
2002 Went on a blind date with Steffiana de la Cruz
2004 Married to Steffiana de la Cruz
2005 First child, Sienna-Marie James
2007 Second child, Shea Joelle James
2011 Third child, Kannon Valentine James
2015 Fourth child, Sistine Sabella James
2005 Won NRJ Ciné Awards
1996 Awarded in Montreal Comedy Festival
2022 Net worth Update

Detail Timeline of Kevin James

April 26 , 1965

Born in Mineola, New York

 Born as Kevin George Knipfing in Mineola, New York, United States of America to Janet James and Joseph Valentine Knipfing Jr., Kevin was raised in the upper class family. He is an American and is of German descent.

1989

Began his career as a Stand up comedian

One of the members of the high school wrestling team, Kevin is the graduate of Ward Melville High School. After that he joined State University of New York. There he also played in the varsity football team but sports career ended from there as he again suffered serious back injury. He then began his career as a standup comedian

1991

Appeared in The New Candid Camera

After he began his career as a standup comedian, he was offered several roles to appear in the television show and finally in 1991, he made his television appearance in The New Candid Camera. There his role was only to crack jokes. 

2005

First movie role

He has been seen in television shows and series since a long time but his feature film debut only came in 2005. He made his debut movie role in the romantic comedy movie, Hitch (film). Other major factor in that movie was Will Smith.

2002

Went on a blind date with Steffiana de la Cruz

He met love of his life Steffiana de la Cruz on a blind date and that was two years before they got married. This blind date was arranged by her interior decorator. They liked each other from their first meeting and began dating formally afterwards. 

June 19 , 2004

Married to Steffiana de la Cruz

On 19th of June 2004, Kevin got married to Steffiana de la Cruz. Steffiana de la Cruz is an actress and is known for her role in Zookeeper and Paul Blart: Mall Cop. She is also the former model and she is of Filipina descent. 

September 30 , 2005

First child, Sienna-Marie James

Sweet baby girl, Sienna-Marie James is his first child. After being married with love of his life, Steffiana de la Cruz for about a year, they together announced that they were expecting their first child together and they finally welcomed it on 30th of September. 

June 14 , 2007

Second child, Shea Joelle James

Be became father for the second time in his life in 2007. He and his wife, Steffiana de la Cruz announced with the start of 2007 that they were expecting their first child together and they finally welcomed it on 14th of June. 

April 24 , 2011

Third child, Kannon Valentine James

Steffiana de la Cruz also finally gave birth to a son. With the start of 2011, this sweet loving couple announced that they were expecting their third child together and they also claimed that this time it is different and they welcomed their first son on 24th of April. 

2015

Fourth child, Sistine Sabella James

He also became father for the fourth time in his life and that was with the start of 2015. He and his sweet wife, Steffiana de la Cruz welcomed their fourth child together in January 2015 and it was also a baby girl and they named her Sistine Sabella James. 

2005

Won NRJ Ciné Awards

One of the major awards he has ever won from his acting career is NRJ Ciné Awards. He got his nominated in this award in 2005 and that was for his role in the famous romantic comedy movie, Hitch. He won this award for Best Kiss (Meilleur baiser). 

1996

Awarded in Montreal Comedy Festival

He has also received several awards from his stand up comedian career. In 1996, he won one of the major awards in his life and that was in the Montreal Comedy Festival. There he was awarded with Just for Laughs. 

2022

Net worth Update

For his role in The King of Queens, he earned a salary of $500,000 per episode and his net worth is $90 million.

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Doug Heffernan of the television series The King of Queens is known in the real world as Kevin James and he is a famous actor and comedian from the United States. He is also popular for being a screenwriter, and producer.

Early Life & Education

Born as Kevin George Knipfing in Mineola, New York, United States of America to Janet James and Joseph Valentine Knipfing Jr., Kevin was raised in an upper-class family. He is an American and of German descent. Currently, he is 58 years old, born on 26 April 1965. 

James has a sister named Leslie and an older brother named Gary, a comedian and actor under the name Gary Valentine.

Also Read:  Steffiana De La Cruz Married Life With Husband Kevin James; Blessed With Four Children

Who is Kevin James' wife?

On the 19th of June 2004, Kevin got married to Steffiana de la Cruz. Steffiana de la Cruz is an actress and is known for her role in Zookeeper and Paul Blart: Mall Cop.

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They were in love affairs before getting married and she was his girlfriend since the first they met each other. He is happy to have her as his loving spouse. Together they have been parents four times.

Kevin James has maintained a private personal life, and not much information is publicly available about his previous relationships or dating history prior to his marriage to Steffiana de la Cruz.

Career as an actor & TV Personality

One of the members of the high school wrestling team, Kevin is a graduate of Ward Melville High School. After suffering a back injury, he desired to continue his education and then joined the State University of New York.

There he also played on the varsity football team but his sports career ended from there as he again suffered a serious back injury. He then began his career as a standup comedian and then finally made his debut acting appearance in 1996 in the television series, Everybody Loves Raymond.

Also Read: Success Of Love, Steffiana De La Cruz, And Kevin James Finally Got Married

Salary And Net Worth

Kevin James, known for his roles in sitcoms like "The King of Queens" and films such as "Paul Blart: Mall Cop," has amassed a considerable net worth through his successful acting career.  For his role in The King of Queens, he earned a salary of $500,000 per episode and his net worth is $120 million. As of 2021, his estimated net worth was around $100 million.

James has been a prolific actor and comedian, earning a significant portion of his wealth through his appearances in movies, television shows, and stand-up comedy specials. Additionally, the actor has also ventured into producing and writing, further adding to his earnings. Kevin James' talent, charisma, and comedic timing have undoubtedly contributed to his financial success in the entertainment industry.

Inside His Awards

Kevin James has received several awards and nominations throughout his career. Here are some notable awards and nominations:

  • Primetime Emmy Awards:

    • Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for "The King of Queens" (2006)

  • People's Choice Awards:

    • Favorite TV Comedy Actor for "The King of Queens" (2007)
    • Favorite Comedic Movie Actor (2011, 2012)

  • Kids' Choice Awards:

    • Favorite Male TV Star for "The King of Queens" (2006)
    • Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie for "Hotel Transylvania" (2013)

  • Teen Choice Awards:

    • Choice TV Actor: Comedy for "The King of Queens" (2001, 2002, 2003)

These are just a few examples of the recognition Kevin James has received for his work. He has garnered appreciation for his comedic talent and contributions to both television and film.

Movies and TV Shows

Kevin James has had a successful career in both movies and television. Here is a list of some of his notable movies and TV shows:

Movies:

  1. Hitch (2005)
  2. Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009)
  3. Grown Ups (2010)
  4. Zookeeper (2011)
  5. Here Comes the Boom (2012)
  6. Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (2015)
  7. Pixels (2015)
  8. Hotel Transylvania series (voice of Frankenstein, 2012-2021)
  9. True Memoirs of an International Assassin (2016)
  10. Becky (2020)

TV Shows:

  1. The King of Queens (1998-2007)
  2. Kevin Can Wait (2016-2018)
  3. The Crew (2021-present)

This is just a selection from his extensive filmography, as Kevin James has appeared in many other movies and TV shows throughout his career.

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