Kevin James (born April 26, 1965) is an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer. He is widely known for playing Doug Heffernan on the CBS sitcom The King of Queens. He 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. He hosted the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards on March 27, 2010.

April 2000 – lives in an L.A. bachelor pad with his older brother, Gary Valentine, who is also a stand-up comedian.
He was raised in Stony Brook, NY, and graduated from Ward Melville High School (Long Island, New York) in 1983. One of his wrestling teammates at Ward Melville High School was future WWE star and author Mick Foley (“Mankind”). He also attended Cortland University with Mick Foley.
His big break came in 1996 when he won at the “Just for Laughs” Montreal Comedy Festival.
In June 1999 and 2000, he hosted the Florida Sports Awards, the official sports award show for the state of Florida, in Jacksonville, Fla. This event raises funds for the Otis F. Smith Foundation.
He met his wife on a blind date arranged by his interior decorator.
19 June 2004 – He married his longtime girlfriend, model Steffiana De La Cruz, before 180 friends – including Ray Romano – and family members in Dana Point, California.
Is a New York Jets and a New York Mets fan.
His wife, Steffiana, gave birth to their first child, Sienna-Marie on Friday September 30, 2005.
Is an avid golfer and fan of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Attended Cortland University, along with former wrestler and current best selling author Mick Foley (with whom he also attended high school).
His now-wife Steffiana De La Cruz appears in 4 episodes of his sitcom “The King of Queens” (1998) (in small roles).
One of his teammates on the wrestling team at Ward Melville High School was future WWE star and author Mick Foley.
Born to Janet and Joseph Valentine Knipfing.
Kevin and Steffiana became the parents of a second girl, Shea Joelle James, on June 14, 2007, in Los Angeles.
Close friends with Ray Romano. They met while doing stand-up comedy, on the comedy circuit.
Is a member of Pi Lambda Phi fraternity.
Claims to have run a 4.6 sec. 40-yard dash in high school.
Helped corner Bas Rutten for his comeback fight (win by KO — Leg Kicks) vs. Ruben Villareal at an MMA event (“Inside MMA” (2007)) held on July 22, 2006.
His wife, Steffiana, gave birth to their third child, a boy named Kannon Valentine James, on April 24, 2011 (Easter Sunday).