Kevin James is an American actor and comedian. He was born in Mineola, New York, and graduated from Ward Melville High School. In high school, he developed the hobby of wrestling. Playing sports became his passion during his early years as he also played football with great zest on his University team and chose the sports major but then lost interest after a few semesters. The interest was replaced by comedy and he began performing as a stand-up comedian. Following this, he was able to gain immense popularity by performing on various talk shows, such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Late show, etc.
Subsequently, Kevin included acting in his portfolio and started his on-screen career in the early 90s. He first gained significant recognition by playing the role of Doug Heffernan on the sitcom The King of Queens. He earned immense popularity for his funny and loveable character on the show. Over the years of his acting career, he has done laudable roles in various eminent TV series and movies. Some of his most noteworthy projects include Hitch, Grown-Ups, Pixels, and Zookeeper. Now as for his personal life, Kevin James married actress Steffiana de la Cruz in 2004 and they are blessed with four kids together.
Kevin James Personal Details:
- Complete Name: Kevin George Knipfing
- Nicknames: Kevin James
- Date of Birth: April 26, 1965
- Birthplace: Mineola, New York, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Actor, Comedian
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Religion: Roman Catholicism
- Race/ Ethnicity: White
- Eye Color: Hazel
- Hair Color: Light Brown
Kevin James Height Weight Shoe Size Body Measurements Facts
Kevin James Family Details:
- Father: Joseph Valentine Knipfing Jr.
- Mother: Janet Knipfing
- Siblings: Leslie Knipfing (Sister), Gary Valentine (Older Brother)
- Spouse Name: Steffiana de la Cruz (m. 2004)
- Children Name: Kannon Valentine James (Son), Sistine Sabella James, Shea Joelle James, and Sienna-Marie James (Daughters)
Kevin James Relationships History:
- Steffiana de la Cruz – Actress (2001-Present)
Kevin James Career Highlights:
- First Film: 50 First Dates (2004)
- First TV Show: Everybody Loves Raymond (1996)
Kevin James Distinctive Features:
- Portly physique
Kevin James Body Measurements:
The American actor Kevin James height, weight, shoe size, and other body measurements statistics are listed below.
- Build: Average
- Height in Feet: 5’ 8”
- Height in Centimeters: 173 cm
- Weight in Kilogram: 98 kg
- Weight in Pounds: 216 pounds
- Feet/ Shoe Size: 13 (US)
Kevin James Interesting Facts:
- He was fond of playing sports during his school years.
- Kevin is an avid fan of the New York Jets football team.
- He wanted to pursue football as a career but injuries ended his hopes.