Biography
Kevin James began a career with performances in the genre of Standap. Slavaly walked. In the 90s, James knew mostly American television viewers: he starred in the series and participated in the show. And only at 40 years old, the actor received an interesting role that did not bring awards, but made it one of the bright representatives of the comedy genre.Childhood and youth
The actor is from Long Island. Born in Minieole. In the early years spent in Stone Broka. Kevin's father owned an insurance company. Mother briefly worked in the clinic of manual therapy, then decided to devote himself to family matters and quit. Gary Valentine - Another Buizer Dobryak in Hollywood - Senior Brother Kevin. The actor has a sister. However, Leslie, unlike the brothers, did not associate life with cinema.
Kevin James graduated from School Ward Melville. Today, the growth and weight of the actor 173 cm, 116 kg. In adolescence, these indicators approach ideal. Kevin was engaged in struggle, but during the fight he was injured back. Later, during the years of study at the University of Cortled, played as part of a student football team. Until the injury made himself felt. Sports had to tie.
Films
In 1989, James's benper debut took place. The future film actor performed on the stage of one of Long Island clubs. At the artistic stedap-comic comic attention, they began to invite to different talk shows, including in the famous project with David Letterman. Before the film, James managed to make a career on television.
In the mid-90s, the television project "All Love Raymond" was launched. The authors of the scenario managed to keep the attention of the audience for nine years. The role in the multi-seater film was the first serious filmmaker James. Two years after the start of shooting, the actor was invited to another comedy project. This time Kevin fulfilled the main role. In the King of Queens, the partner on the set was Lia Remini.
In the filmography of James already a lot of roles. Among them are those that the actor played in television projects. In 2002, James voiced one of the characters in the Pinocchio cartoon. And three years later, appeared on the screen in the image of the clumsy and ridiculous romance, linked to the beauty-millionaire.
Cash collections Comedy film "Removal Rules" amounted to $ 177 million. First of all, thanks to the Contractor of the leading role Will Smith. But the greatest delight in the audience caused scenes with the participation of Albert Brennamen - James Hero. The role glorified the actor, and he received it thanks to the "king of Quins". At the actor drew the attention of Smith and recommended the director to take James to the role of Brennament.
The most commercial scene is the one in which the main character reveals Albert the secrets of the "right" first kiss. Brennamen carefully listens to the teacher, after which it starts to the practical part. For this scene, the actors received a prestigious premium in the nomination "Best Kiss".
James demonstrated both artistry and plasticity. Another bright scene: Albert, being in a nightclub with a beloved girl, dravily and incendial dances. However, this scene did not appreciate these scene. The role of the beloved Brennamen fulfilled Amber Valletta. Next to the sophisticated blonde, a fat shy clerk performed by the former booth is incredibly comic.
It would seem, after the sparkling role of Brennamen on James, proposals from directors were to be sprinkled. But no, for five years, the actor's track record has been replenished with three films. Two works - dubbing. In 2010, the actor starred with Adam Sandler in Film in Baddi Movi genre. Critics "Odnoklassniki" did not adversely. Experts found both the script and humor primitive.
Kevin James is able to play not only comic roles. In 2012, he appeared on the screen in the form of a school teacher, ready to enter the ring, in order to help a friend and the disciple. True, this is the only dramatic role of James. In the same year, the screens came the continuation of Odnoklassniki. The comedian disliked himself from colleagues. In contrast to Sandler, director and three more actors, did not receive "Golden Raspberry".
In 2014, Toronto began shooting a fantastic comedy, in which James fulfilled the role of a fictional American president. Shooting continued for three months. And in this film, the main role was performed by Sandler. But this time the three-time laureate of Golden Raspberry was not awarded the title of the worst actor.
Personal life
James's biography does not generate rumors and speculation. The actor does not start short-term novels, does not suffer from physical or psychological addiction. In the early 2000s, Kevin met the future wife - with Steffian de la Cruz. In 2004, a photo of happy newlyweds appeared in the press.
James reluctantly exposes family photos for everyone to review in "Instagram". However, fans are known that the actor four children: two daughters and two sons.
Kevin James now
In 2017, it became known about the shooting of the continuation of the series "Kevin will wait." In January of the same year, information appeared in the media: James will again appear in front of the audience in a duet with Sandler. In April, the premiere of Sandy Wexler took place.Now the actor is removed often, playing more complex roles than at the beginning of the creative path. There are no information about the upcoming films in the movies yet. However, it is known that in 2018 the actor will voice the Dracula in a fantasy cartoon.
Filmography
- 1998-2007 - King Queens
- 2005 - "Rules of Aim: Hitcha Method"
- 2010 - "Odnoklassniki"
- 2011 - "Dilemma"
- 2012 - "Tolstik in the ring"
- 2013 - "Odnoklassniki 2"
- 2015 - Pixels
- 2016 - "Kevin Raising"
- 2016 - "Real memories of the international killer"
- 2017 - Sandy Wexler
- 2018 - "Monsters on vacation 3"