Kevin James

Kevin James

  • Highest Rated: 83% The Client List (2010)
  • Lowest Rated: 0% The True Memoirs of an International Assassin (2016)
  • Birthday: Apr 26, 1965
  • Birthplace: Mineola, New York, USA

  • An everyman comic who shot to stardom thanks to a series of guest appearances on friend and fellow funnyman Ray Romano's popular sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond, Kevin James wasn't exactly the class clown fans might assume during his formative years. Though his healthy sense of humor did help the Mineola, Long Island native to make plenty of friends while growing up, it wasn't until he took a public speaking class in college that James truly discovered the power of laughter. The son of an insurance agent and a devoted housewife who only worked off-jobs when necessary to support the family, James majored in sports management at State University of New York at Cortland before dropping out to hone his talents as an entertainer in community theater and various improvisational groups. Subsequently following his older brother to the standup stage, James made his debut at Manhattan's East Side Comedy Club in 1989 to surprising, if not predictable, results. Though James made a killing his first night, a disheartening appearance the following night with the very same material and a whole new crowd would teach the aspiring comic an important lesson in failure. Undaunted by his death on-stage and determined to roll with the punches, James quickly learned that the unpredictable world of standup comedy was filled with as many ups as it was downs. His survival instinct ended up serving him well; a fateful set at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival became the defining performance of his early career. James was soon signed to appear on Romano's fledgling sitcom in addition to receiving his very own development deal. In 1998, The King of Queens debuted to healthy ratings. A blue-collar sitcom that countless viewers could relate to, The King of Queens detailed the life of a hapless postal carrier who shares his Queens, NY home his wife, Carrie (Leah Remini), and her eccentric father, Arthur (Jerry Stiller). With success on the small screen soon prompting James to try his talent in feature films, a supporting role in 50 First Dates and a co-starring role opposite Will Smith in Hitch found the television favorite's amiable humor translating well to the big screen. A team effort with longtime friend Romano would result in the straight-to-video comedy Grilled in 2006, with subsequent voice work in the animated family comedies Monster House and Barnyard arriving in theaters later that same year.James would maintain his position as a go-to guy for family friendly comedy over the coming years, appearing in films like I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Grown Ups, and Zookeeper and providing a voice in Hotel Transylvania. James then reprised his roles in Grown Ups 2, Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 and Hotel Transylvania 2, while also appearing in Pixels, opposite his frequent co-star Adam Sandler.

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Highest Rated Movies

Filmography

Movies

Rating

Title

Credit

Box
Office

Year

62% Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation Frank — 2018
No Score Yet Kevin James: Never Don't Give Up Actor — 2018
27% Sandy Wexler Actor — 2017
0% The True Memoirs of an International Assassin Mason Carver — 2016
56% Hotel Transylvania 2 Frankenstein — 2015
16% Pixels Pres. Will Cooper $66.5M 2015
24% Little Boy Dr. Fox $5M 2015
5% Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 Producer Paul Blart Screenwriter — 2015
0% Stranded Actor — 2013
7% Grown Ups 2 Eric Lamonsoff $127.5M 2013
40% Here Comes the Boom Screenwriter Scott Voss Producer $45.3M 2012
44% Hotel Transylvania Frankenstein $148.3M 2012
14% Zookeeper Producer Screenwriter Griffin Keyes $80.4M 2011
24% The Dilemma Nick Brannon $48.5M 2011
10% Grown Ups Eric Lamonsoff $162.1M 2010
83% The Client List Actor — 2010
33% Paul Blart: Mall Cop Paul Blart Producer Screenwriter $146.4M 2009
No Score Yet Control Alt Delete Actor — 2008
14% I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry Larry Valentine $119.8M 2007
22% Barnyard Otis $72.7M 2006
75% Monster House Officer Landers $73.7M 2006
No Score Yet Grilled Dave — 2006
68% Hitch Albert $177.6M 2005
45% 50 First Dates Factory Worker $120.8M 2004
No Score Yet Bitter Jester Actor — 2003
0% Pinocchio The Fire Eater [U.S. Version] $3.7M 2002
No Score Yet Kevin James: Sweat the Small Stuff Actor — 2001
No Score Yet Comedy Central Presents: The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Jerry Stiller Actor — 1999
No Score Yet White Trash Actor — 1993

TV

Rating

Title

Credit

Year

28% Kevin Can Wait
2016-2018
Screenwriter Executive Producer Kevin Kevin Gable
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
No Score Yet The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
Guest
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015
No Score Yet Harry
2016-2018
Guest
  • 2017
  • 2016
No Score Yet The Late Late Show With James Corden
2015
Guest
  • 2017
  • 2016
No Score Yet CBS This Morning
2012
Guest
  • 2016
No Score Yet Liv and Maddie: Cali Style
2013-2017
Mr. Clodfelter
  • 2015
No Score Yet Late Show With David Letterman
1993-2015
Guest
  • 2015
  • 2013
  • 2012
No Score Yet Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
2007
Guest
  • 2013
No Score Yet Jimmy Kimmel Live
2003
Guest
  • 2012
No Score Yet The Tonight Show With Jay Leno
1992-2014
Guest
  • 2011
77% Eureka
2006-2012
Dr. Fielding
  • 2009
No Score Yet The King of Queens
1998-2007
Producer Screenwriter Doug Heffernan/Ed Jr. Doug Heffernan
  • 2007
  • 2006
  • 2005
  • 2004
  • 2003
  • 2002
  • 2001
  • 2000
  • 1999
  • 1998
No Score Yet Everybody Loves Raymond
1996-2005
Screenwriter Kevin Doug
  • 1999
  • 1998
  • 1997
  • 1996

QUOTES FROM Kevin James CHARACTERS

Dracula
[Imitating Mavis] Dad, it's not a fang. Dad I don't think this is the right place for Dennis, right Johnny? [Intimidating Johnny] Oh hey dudeman, it's not me is Mavy. Hey dudeman, I'm afraid to say anything! Hey Dudeman. I'm a Dudeman!
Dracula
Dad, it's not a fang. Dad I don't think this is the right place for Dennis, right Johnny? Oh hey dudeman, it's not me is Mavy. Hey dudeman, I'm afraid to say anything! Hey Dudeman. I'm a Dudeman!
Frankenstein
Uh.. Drac? Who.. who you talking to?
Shrunken Heads
Do not disturb, The count's wigging out in here!
Paul Blart
Always bet on Blart!
Paul Blart
Let the games begin.
Paul Blart
That's one brown banana.
Paul Blart
I don't drink, but I do ride!
Paul Blart
You're going to UCLA.
Scott Voss
Twisty!
Bella Flores
"I'm so sorry about the lamp."
Bella Flores
I'm so sorry about the lamp.
Scott Voss
"It's ok. You can just leave it there."
Scott Voss
It's ok. You can just leave it there.
Bella Flores
"Sorry."
Bella Flores
Sorry.
Scott Voss
"Yeah this is the weirdest date ever."
Scott Voss
Yeah this is the weirdest date ever.
Scott Voss
"I'm out there getting my a** kicked!"
Scott Voss
I'm out there getting my a** kicked!
Scott Voss
"Now if you excuse me, I have to roll around with a sweaty guy from Holland."
Scott Voss
Now if you excuse me, I have to roll around with a sweaty guy from Holland.
Eric Voss
"Do you need a little settlement?"
Eric Voss
Do you need a little settlement?
Scott Voss
"No, of course not."
Scott Voss
No, of course not.
Scott Voss
"I'm bringing the boom!"
Scott Voss
I'm bringing the boom!
Scott Voss
"Who leaves applesauce in the hot sun in a car?"
Scott Voss
Who leaves applesauce in the hot sun in a car?
Scott Voss
"Who here that is not Amish, makes their own applesauce?"
Scott Voss
Who here that is not Amish, makes their own applesauce?
Scott Voss
(Shoots a rocket and breaks a window) Alright, lets get our story straight. Uhh... Derek did it!
Scott Voss
[shoots a rocket and breaks a window] Alright, lets get our story straight. Uhh... Derek did it!
Frankenstein
He's my right arm's cousin!
Scott Voss
That go in?
Scott Voss
But I was teacher of the year.
Principal Betcher
That was ten years ago!
Scott Voss
Feels like eight though right?
Frank
But seriously watch out for fire...fire bad.
Officer Landers
I'll get back up!
Officer Lister
I thought there was no backup!
Officer Landers
I'm getting Judy! (gets grabbed by house and starts getting dragged into it) JUDDDDYYY!
Officer Landers
I'm getting Judy! [gets grabbed by house and starts getting dragged into it] JUDDDDYYY!
Eric Lamonsoff
Witch I would do is hide the candy inside my pants... Luckily the smell of my BO matched the smell of the candy
Eric Lamonsoff
Witch I would do is hide the candy inside my pants... Luckily the smell of my BO matched the smell of the candy.
Lenny Feder
Ya, and the poo stains matched the colour of the chocolate
Lenny Feder
Ya, and the poo stains matched the color of the chocolate.
Paul Blart
Safety never takes a holiday.
Bernie the Gorilla
Is TGI Fridays really as good as they say?
Griffin Keyes
It's pretty good.
Paul Blart
I believe in magic!
Griffin Keyes
How long have you been able to talk?
Donald the Monkey
Let's see, today's Tuesday, so..... always.
Donald the Monkey
Let's see, today's Tuesday, so... always.
Otis the Cow
You could have killed him!
Otis the Cow
[To Dag, when a car noise is heard] Somethin' tells me you may wanna take a couple steps back.
Otis the Cow
[Repeated line] Whoo-hoo!
Otis the Cow
[Upon seeing the coyotes chasing a rabbit] Grrr...
Otis the Cow
[After trying and failing to punch Dag] Never... come... back!
Otis the Cow
This is bad.
Otis the Cow
[After Miles knocks out the farmer] What did you do that for?!
Miles the Mule
What else was I gonna do? He saw you!
Otis the Cow
You could've killed him!
Otis the Cow
Uh... moo?
Otis the Cow
let's go.
Otis the Cow
Let's go.
Otis the Cow
Stay here, Pip.
Otis the Cow
[Before heading off to defeat Dag] I'll be back.
Otis the Cow
You look after things?
Miles the Mule
Be proud to.
Otis the Cow
Put the chick down, Dag.
Otis the Cow
That's called BOY tipping! Ha-ha-ha!
Otis the Cow
Remember me? I'm Ben's kid.
Otis the Cow
Milk me!
Otis the Cow
Defy authority!
Dag the Coyote
Oh, we suddenly got a burst of courage, didn't we?
Otis the Cow
[Laughing] Okay. All right. Well, first what I'm gonna do is I'm gonna take that chick from you. Then while you're picking yourself up off the ground, I'm gonna gather up the hens and I'm gonna leave!
Dag the Coyote
And exactly how do you propose you're going to do that?
Otis the Cow
[Grabs Dag by the throat and throws him into a chair]
Dag the Coyote
[Enraged; pointing at Otis] KILL HIM!
Stephanie
Will you marry me?
Griffin Keyes
No.
Bernie the Gorilla
Do you mind if I ask you a question?
Griffin Keyes
Anything.
Barry the Elephant
Is T.G.I. Friday's as incredible as it looks.
Griffin Keyes
It's pretty good.
Griffin Keyes
"How long have you been able to talk?"
Griffin Keyes
How long have you been able to talk?
Donald the Monkey
"Well today's Tuesday so forever"
Donald the Monkey
Well today's Tuesday so, um, always.