Gary Valentine
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
Nov 22, 1961 (64 years old)
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Biography
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.
Known For
| 2023 | Grumpy Old SantaSpike | |
| 2022 | Home TeamCoach Mitch Bizone | |
| 2016 | Kevin Can WaitKyle | |
| 2015 | Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2Saul Gundermutt | |
| 2015 | The Dog Who Saved SummerGeorge Bannister | |
| 2015 | World's Funniest FailsSelf - Panelist | |
| 2013 | The Dog Who Saved Christmas VacationGeorge Bannister | |
| 2012 | The Dog Who Saved the HolidaysGeorge Bannister | |
| 2012 | Wrongdelivery man | |
| 2012 | Here Comes the BoomEric Voss | |
| 2012 | Gotham Comedy LiveSelf - Comedian | |
| 2011 | The Dog Who Saved HalloweenGeorge Bannister | |
| 2011 | Jack and JillDallas | |
| 2011 | Poolboy: Drowning Out the FuryOfficer Murdock | |
| 2011 | ZookeeperPizza Guy | |
| 2010 | The DeportedMaury | |
| 2009 | The Dog Who Saved ChristmasGeorge Bannister | |
| 2009 | Paul Blart: Mall CopKaraoke Singer | |
| 2007 | I Now Pronounce You Chuck & LarryKarl Eisendorf | |
| 2006 | I Love the '70s: Volume 2Self | |
| 2003 | Stuck on YouWes | |
| 2002 | ComedianSelf | |
| 1998 | The King of QueensDanny Heffernan |
| 1998 | The King of QueensWriter | |
| 1998 | The King of QueensStory |














