Gary Valentine

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Gary Valentine Wiki Biography

Gary Joseph Knipfing, born on the 22nd of November, 1961 is an American stand-up comedian, writer and actor who became known under his stage name Gary Valentine.

So how much is Valentine’s net worth? As of mid 2016, it is reported to be $2.5 million, acquired from his years as a comedian, headlining various clubs and comedy festivals, and also starred in various television show and movies.

Born in Mineola, New York, of part-German descent, Valentine is the son of Janet and Joseph Knipfing. His mother worked in a chiropractor’s office and his father owned an insurance agency. He also has two siblings, Leslie and Kevin who became a popular Hollywood star as well, now more known as actor Kevin James.

Valentine’s career started in the early ’90’s as a stand-up comedian in New York. Although he was making enough income, success was a bit tough. He decided to venture to Los Angeles despite the competition and tried to rival other comedians. His appearance at the Montreal Comedy Festival created a buzz, and immediately opportunities came knocking at his door.

Valentine was invited to various talk shows that slowly started his career on television. Some of the programs that he graced are “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”, “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and “The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn”. His early appearances on television helped him build his net worth and his career as a premiere comic.

In 1999, Valentine landed his first television role in the show “The King of Queens”, playing the role of Danny Hefferman, cousin of the lead role Doug who is played by his brother Kevin. The show aired for nine seasons, became a success with audiences, and catapulted Valentine’s career in Hollywood plus tremendously increasing his net worth.After “The King of Queens”, Valentine shifted to movies and also found considerable success. He appeared in movies including “Stuck on You”, “I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry”, “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” and “The Deported”. He was also cast in made-for-TV movies including “The Dog Who Saved Christmas”, “The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation”, “The Dog Who Saved Halloween”, “The Dog Who Saved the Holidays” and “The Dog Who Saved Summer”. The success of such movies also meant the same for Valentine.

Gary’s series of movie appearances made him more successful, and also increased his wealth. From time to time he still appears in movies; he has also made guest appearances in the television shows “Men of Certain Age”, “The Fargo” and “The X Show”. He has also guested once in a while in the show “Chelsea Lately” as one of its round table comedians.

Today, Valentine is still active in movies and television and still headlines in various shows and comedy tours.In terms of his personal life, Valentine has been married to Jackyline since 1993.

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Gary Valentine Quick Info

Full Name Gary Valentine
Net Worth $2.5 Million
Date Of Birth November 22, 1961
Place Of Birth Mineola, New York, United States
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.72 m)
Profession Actor
Education Ward Melville High School
Nationality American
Spouse Jackyline Knipfing (m. 1993)
Parents Joseph Valentine Knipfing Jr., Janet Knipfing
Siblings Kevin James, Leslie Knipfing
Nicknames Gary Joseph Knipfing , GV , Garold Joseph Knipfing
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheOfficialGaryValentine
Twitter https://twitter.com/gary_valentine
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0884230/
Allmusic http://www.allmusic.com/artist/gary-valentine-mn0000800052
Music Groups Blondie
Movies Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2, Here Comes the Boom, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, Zookeeper, The Dog Who Saved Christmas, Stuck on You, The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation, Jack and Jill, The Dog Who Saved Summer, The Dog Who Saved Halloween, The Deported, Wrong, Velocity Rules
TV Shows The King of Queens, The X Show

Gary Valentine Important Facts

  • Lived in an L.A. bachelor pad with his brother Kevin James in 2000.
  • Uncle of Kevin James’ daughters Sienna-Marie James and Shea Joelle James and son Kannon Valentine James.
  • Brother-in-law of Steffiana De La Cruz.
  • Older brother of Kevin James.

Gary Valentine Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Kevin Can Wait 2016-2017 TV Series Kyle Gable Actor
The Dog Who Saved Summer 2015 George Bannister Actor
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 2015 Saul Gundermutt Actor
Fargo 2014 TV Series Deputy Knudsen Actor
The Dog Who Saved the Holidays 2012 TV Movie George Bannister Actor
Here Comes the Boom 2012 Eric Voss Actor
Wrong 2012/I EMT Nurse Actor
Jack and Jill 2011/I Dallas Actor
The Dog Who Saved Halloween 2011 TV Movie George Bannister Actor
Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury 2011 Officer Murdock Actor
Zookeeper 2011 Pizza Guy Actor
Men of a Certain Age 2011 TV Series Gambler at Craps Table Actor
The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation 2010 TV Movie George Bannister Actor
Hosed 2010/I Video short Smitty Actor
The Dog Who Saved Christmas 2009 TV Movie George Bannister Actor
The Deported 2009 Maury the Agent Actor
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2009 Karaoke Singer Actor
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry 2007 Karl Eisendorf Actor
The King of Queens 1999-2007 TV Series Danny Heffernan / Jerry Heffernan Actor
Alive N’ Kickin’ 2007 TV Movie Gary Actor
Stuck on You 2003 Wes Actor
Velocity Rules 2001 Short Stunner Actor
Comedy Central Presents 2001 TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode Writer
The King of Queens TV Series teleplay by – 2 episodes, 1999 – 2000 written by – 1 episode, 1999 story by – 1 episode, 1999 Writer
The Dog Who Saved Summer 2015 co-producer Producer
Opinion: To Each His Own 2001 Video documentary producer Producer
The King of Queens 2001-2005 TV Series performer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
Gotham Comedy Live 2015 TV Series documentary Himself – Comedian Self
World’s Funniest 2015 TV Series Himself – Panelist Self
Chelsea Lately 2009-2014 TV Series Himself – Round Table / Himself / Himself – Men Over 40 / … Self
After Lately 2011 TV Series Himself Self
Dog Tracks: The Making of ‘The Dog Who Saved Halloween’ 2011 Short Himself Self
The Web.Files 2009 TV Series Himself Self
Filmnut 2009 TV Series Himself Self
Celebrity Blackjack 2004 TV Series Himself Self
The Wayne Brady Show 2004 TV Series Himself Self
Comedian 2002 Documentary Himself Self
The 28th Annual People’s Choice Awards 2002 TV Special Himself Self
Comedy Central Presents 2001 TV Series documentary Himself Self
DirecTV Movie Showcase 2000 TV Series Himself – Host Self
The X Show 1999 TV Series Host (2000-2001) Self
Late Night with Conan O’Brien 1997 TV Series Himself Self