Gary Valentine
Gary Valentine, originally Gary Joseph Knipfing from Mineola, New York, is the brother of actor Kevin James and has German roots. Beginning his career in stand-up comedy, Valentine soon gained traction in Los Angeles, making appearances on renowned talk shows like The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He's notable for his nine-season role as "Cousin Danny" on CBS's The King of Queens and has also contributed as a writer. On TV, he's been featured in Men of a Certain Age, a Ray Romano creation, and had a special on Comedy Central, among other roles. His film credits include roles alongside Hollywood stars like Matt Damon in Stuck on You and Adam Sandler in I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry. He's also been seen in Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Zookeeper, Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury, and the upcoming film Grumpy Old Santa where he plays the role of Spike. Valentine made a cameo in Jerry Seinfeld's documentary, Comedian, and is a frequent contributor to E!'s Chelsea Lately and the Dusty Peacock web series on Crackle.
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ActingBirthday
November 22, 1961Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
19Place of birth
New York City, New York, USACast credits
The Dog Who Saved Christmas
George BannisterPaul Blart: Mall Cop
Karaoke SingerComedian
SelfThe Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation
George BannisterThe Dog Who Saved Halloween
George BannisterThe Dog Who Saved the Holidays
George BannisterThe Deported
MauryPaul Blart: Mall Cop 2
Saul GundermuttThe Dog Who Saved Summer
George BannisterI Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
Karl EisendorfStuck on You
WesPoolboy: Drowning Out the Fury
Officer MurdockHere Comes the Boom
Eric VossZookeeper
Pizza GuyHome Team
Coach Mitch BizoneWrong
delivery manJack and Jill
DallasVeggie Hunt
Grumpy Old Santa
Spike