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　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: Kevin George Knipfing Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred Frommer Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jan 3, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question Quick Facts Byname of: Kevin George Knipfing (Show more) Born: April 26, 1965, Mineola, New York, U.S. (Show more) Birth Date: April 26, 1965 (Show more) Birthplace: Stony Brook, New York, United States (Show more) Married To: Steffiana De La Cruz (2004–present) (Show more) Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In): "Becky" (2020) "Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation" (2018) "Kevin Can Wait" (2016–2018) "Sandy Wexler" (2017) "True Memoirs of an International Assassin" (2016) "Hotel Transylvania 2" (2015) "Little Boy" (2015) "Pixels" (2015) "Liv and Maddie" (2015) "Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2" (2015) "Grown Ups 2" (2013) "Here Comes the Boom" (2012) "Hotel Transylvania" (2012) "Zookeeper" (2011) "The Dilemma" (2011) "Grown Ups" (2010) "Paul Blart: Mall Cop" (2009) "I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry" (2007) "The King of Queens" (1998–2007) "Barnyard" (2006) "Grilled" (2006) "Monster House" (2006) "Hitch" (2005) "50 First Dates" (2004) "Pinocchio" (2002) "Arli$$" (2001) "Martial Law" (1999) "Everybody Loves Raymond" (1996–1999) "Cosby" (1998) (Show more) Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator): "Kevin Can Wait" (2016–2018) "Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2" (2015) "Here Comes the Boom" (2012) "Zookeeper" (2011) "Paul Blart: Mall Cop" (2009) "The King of Queens" (1999–2003) "Everybody Loves Raymond" (1997) (Show more) See all related content Show More { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What is Kevin James best known for? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Kevin James is best known for playing Doug Heffernan in the CBS sitcom The King of Queens and the title character in the movie Paul Blart: Mall Cop and its sequel." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What was Kevin Jamesu2019s early career aspiration? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Jamesu2019s early aspirations revolved around sports. He played football and wrestling in high school and was on his college football team and majored in sports management." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " How did Kevin James start his comedy career? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "James started his comedy career by joining an improv comedy group with his brother and then, in 1989, trying stand-up comedy." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What was Kevin Jamesu2019s role in The King of Queens? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "In The King of Queens, James played Doug Heffernan, a delivery driver who lives with his wife and father-in-law." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What are some of Kevin Jamesu2019s notable film roles? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Notable film roles include Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Grown Ups, Zookeeper, Here Comes the Boom, and Becky." } } ] } Top Questions What is Kevin James best known for? Kevin James is best known for playing Doug Heffernan in the CBS sitcom The King of Queens and the title character in the movie Paul Blart: Mall Cop and its sequel.

　　What was Kevin James’s early career aspiration? James’s early aspirations revolved around sports. He played football and wrestling in high school and was on his college football team and majored in sports management.

　　How did Kevin James start his comedy career? James started his comedy career by joining an improv comedy group with his brother and then, in 1989, trying stand-up comedy.

　　What was Kevin James’s role in The King of Queens? In The King of Queens, James played Doug Heffernan, a delivery driver who lives with his wife and father-in-law.

　　What are some of Kevin James’s notable film roles? Notable film roles include Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Grown Ups, Zookeeper, Here Comes the Boom, and Becky.

　　Kevin James (born April 26, 1965, Mineola, New York, U.S.) is an American comedian and actor best known for playing affable working-class characters, most notably Doug Heffernan in the CBS sitcom The King of Queens (1998–2007) and the title character in the box-office hit movie Paul Blart: Mall Cop and its sequel (2009 and 2015). James’s real name is Kevin George Knipfing. He was raised in Stony Brook, Long Island, New York, by his mother, Janet (née Klein) Knipfing, an office worker, and his father, Joseph Valentine Knipfing, who owned an insurance agency. Kevin Knipfing’s early aspirations revolved around sports. ...(100 of 1076 words)

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