
Kevin James
Biography
Kevin James (born April 26, 1965) is an American playwright, 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.
Known For

TV
The Daily Show
Self
1996

TV
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Guest
2014

TV
Conan
Self
2010

TV
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self
2019

TV
Hollywood Squares
Self - Panelist
1998

TV
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self
2003

TV
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest
1988

TV
The One Show
Self - Guest
2006

TV
Martial Law
Dallas Hampton
1998

TV
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest
1993

TV
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992

TV
Hot Ones
Self
2015

Film
Solo Mio
Matt Taylor
2026
TV
Good Day Live
Self
2001

TV
Wetten, dass..?
Self
1981

TV
The King of Queens
Doug Heffernan
1998

TV
MTV Movie & TV Awards
Self / Presenter
1992

Film
Playdate
Brian
2025

TV
Everybody Loves Raymond
Doug Heffernan
1996

TV
Everybody Loves Raymond
Kevin
1996
Filmography
2026FilmSolo Mioas Matt Taylor2025FilmPlaydateas Brian2025FilmGuns Upas Ray Hayes2024FilmMonster Summeras Edgar Palmer2024FilmKevin James: Irregardlessas Self2022FilmWinona Ryder: The Ghosts She Calledas Actor (archive footage)2022FilmHome Teamas Sean Payton2021TVBiography: WWE Legendsas Self2021TVThe Crewas Kevin Gibson2020FilmHubie Halloweenas Sgt. Steve Downey2020FilmBeckyas Dominick2020FilmFeeding America Comedy Festivalas Self2019TVThe Kelly Clarkson Showas Self2018FilmHotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacationas Frankenstein (voice)2018FilmKevin James: Never Don't Give Upas Self2017FilmSandy Wexleras Ted Rafferty2016FilmTrue Memoirs of an International Assassinas Sam Larson / Mason Carver2016TVKevin Can Waitas Kevin Gable2015FilmHotel Transylvania 2as Frankenstein (voice)2015FilmPixelsas Cooper2015FilmLittle Boyas Dr. Fox2015FilmPaul Blart: Mall Cop 2as Paul Blart2015TVHot Onesas Self2014TVThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonas Self - Guest2013TVLiv and Maddieas Mr. Clodfelter2013FilmGrown Ups 2as Eric Lamonsoff2012FilmHere Comes the Boomas Scott Voss2012FilmHotel Transylvaniaas Frankenstein (voice)2011FilmZookeeperas Griffin Keyes2011FilmThe Dilemmaas Nick Brannen2010TVConanas Self2010FilmGrown Upsas Eric Lamonsoff2009TVCubedas Kevin James2009TVLive from Studio Fiveas Self2009TVThe Justin Lee Collins Showas Self - Guest2009FilmPaul Blart: Mall Copas Paul Blart2008FilmYou Don't Mess with the Zohanas Hacky Sack Tournament Celebrity Judge2007FilmElmo's Christmas Countdownas Santa Claus2007TVInside MMAas Self - Guest2007FilmI Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larryas Lawrence 'Larry' Valentine2007TVDiners, Drive-Ins and Divesas Self2006TVThe One Showas Self - Guest2006FilmBarnyardas Otis (voice)2006FilmGrilledas Dave2006FilmMonster Houseas Officer Landers (voice)2005TVThe Reichen Showas Self2005TVThe Showbiz Show with David Spade2005FilmHitchas Albert2005TVThe Ultimate Fighter2004TVThe Tony Danza Showas Self - Guest2004Film50 First Datesas Factory Worker2003FilmVH1 Inside Out: Leah Remini's Wedding Specialas Self2003TVJimmy Kimmel Live!as Self2001TVGood Day Liveas Self2001FilmKevin James: Sweat the Small Stuffas Self1999FilmThe N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Jerry Stilleras Self1999TVThe Late Late Show with Craig Kilbornas Self - Guest1998TVBeckeras Doug Heffernan (uncredited)1998TVMartial Lawas Dallas Hampton1998TVThe King of Queensas Doug Heffernan1998TVHollywood Squaresas Self - Panelist1996TVEverybody Loves Raymondas Doug Heffernan1996TVThe Daily Showas Self1993TVLate Night with Conan O'Brienas Self - Guest1992TVMTV Movie & TV Awardsas Self / Presenter1992TVThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno1988TVLIVE with Kelly and Markas Self - Guest1987TVKids' Choice Awardsas Host1981TVWetten, dass..?as Self1975TVPeople's Choice Awardsas Self - Host—FilmFlash Before the Bang—FilmFuzzy Towersas Tommy—FilmThe Magnanimous Seven