Kevin James

Kevin James, born Kevin George Knipfing on April 26, 1965, is an American actor and comedian. He gained fame for his portrayal of Doug Heffernan in the CBS sitcom The King of Queens from 1998 to 2007, for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination in 2006. James also appeared on the CBS sitcom Kevin Can Wait from 2016 to 2018, earning a People's Choice Award nomination in 2017. Known for his comedic roles, James has starred in various films including Hitch (2005), Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009), and Grown Ups (2010). He has also provided voice work in animated films like Monster House (2006) and the Hotel Transylvania franchise (2012–2018).