Kevin James

Actors

Birthday

Date : 26 April Year : 1965

Age

61 Years Old

Birth Place

United States

Zodiac Sign

Taurus

Relationship

Steffiana de la Cruz (Wife, married in 2004)

Height

5 feet 8 inches

Parents

Joseph Valentine Knipfing Jr., Janet Knipfing

Nationality

American

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Estimated Wealth by period

$115M - 125 Million

Kevin James Net Worth over last years

Yearly earnings (based on current year (2026))

$11M - 13 Million

Net Worth (based on previous year (2025))

$108 Million

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Introduction

Kevin James is an American actor and comedian known for his relatable everyman persona, physical comedy, and warm humor. He rose to fame with his long-running sitcom role and became a box-office star in family-friendly comedies and action-comedy films. He is best recognized for playing Doug Heffernan in The King of Queens and the title character in the Paul Blart: Mall Cop series.

Career

Early Debut: Started as a stand-up comedian in the late 1980s on Long Island. He performed in clubs and made early TV appearances.

Television Breakthrough: Gained massive popularity playing Doug Heffernan on the CBS sitcom The King of Queens (1998–2007), which ran for nine seasons and earned him an Emmy nomination.

Film Success: Starred in hit comedies like Hitch (2005) alongside Will Smith, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007), Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009) and its 2015 sequel, and Grown Ups (2010) with Adam Sandler.

Further Roles: Appeared in Here Comes the Boom (2012), Zookeeper (2011), and voiced characters in animated films. He created and starred in the sitcom Kevin Can Wait (2016–2018).

Recent Work: Starred in Netflix’s Home Team (2022), Guns Up (2025), and the romantic comedy Solo Mio (2026). He continues to balance acting, producing, and stand-up comedy.

Family Life

Kevin James was born Kevin George Knipfing on April 26, 1965, in Mineola, New York. He has one brother, comedian Gary Valentine. He is married to actress and model Steffiana de la Cruz since June 19, 2004. The couple has four children: daughters Sienna-Marie, Shea Joelle, and Sistine Sabella, and son Kannon Valentine. They reside in California.

Kevin James Net Worth

As of 2026, Kevin James's net worth is estimated to be around $115 – 125 million. He has earned primarily through his acting career in television and films, stand-up comedy, producing, and syndication deals.

Notable Achievements

Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for The King of Queens (2006).
Massive box-office success with Paul Blart: Mall Cop films.
Starred in multiple hit comedies alongside major stars like Adam Sandler and Will Smith.
Successful transition into producing and creating his own sitcom Kevin Can Wait.
Iconic and beloved comedic roles that made him a household name in family entertainment.

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