Kevin James

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Characters played by Kevin James

Doug Heffernan — The King of Queens (1998)

A middle-class man who works as a delivery driver for the fictional International Parcel Service. His constant deceit and schemes frequently backfire, leaving him humiliated.

Brian — Playdate (2025)

Brian is a recently laid-off forensic accountant struggling to become a stay-at-home father for Lucas. He arranges the playdate with Jeff, initially betrays the group under threats against Emily, then redeems himself by helping rescue Jeff and CJ. His relationship with Lucas deepens as they survive the violence together.

Eric Lamonsoff — Grown Ups (2010)

Wealthy furniture company owner and fiercely loyal friend to Lenny.

Cooper — Pixels (2015)

Brenner's childhood friend who serves as the President of the United States. He initially dismisses the alien threat but later supports the Arcaders during the battles and successfully negotiates a peace treaty with the aliens.

Frankenstein — Hotel Transylvania (2012)

Loyal monster friend and hotel regular.

Frankenstein — Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)

Loyal, gentle monster friend who runs the hotel's kitchen and supports Dracula.

Paul Blart — Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009)

Dedicated mall security officer with hypoglycemia who becomes an unlikely hero.

Otis — Barnyard (2006)

A carefree Holstein steer who prioritizes fun until his adoptive father Ben dies defending the farm. Reluctantly elected as the new leader, he overcomes guilt and shame to confront the coyote leader Dag and rescue kidnapped hens, ultimately vowing to protect his home.

Kevin Gable — Kevin Can Wait (2016)

Newly retired police officer turned widower who struggles with financial pressures and single parenting. He takes odd jobs initially, then works full-time at Monkey Fist Security alongside Vanessa Cellucci, navigating family challenges and his new career.

Eric Lamonsoff — Grown Ups 2 (2013)

Loyal but insecure furniture business owner known for quirky habits and deep friendship with Lenny.

Albert — Hitch (2005)

Albert is Hitch's client and an employee of an investment firm who is smitten with Allegra. Although awkward and unconventional, he develops a relationship with her while Hitch provides guidance. After Sara's exposé causes their breakup and his arrest, Albert criticizes Hitch for treating love as a job before reconciling with Allegra and marrying her.

Sgt. Steve Downey — Hubie Halloween (2020)

Downey is a Salem police sergeant who has been annoyed by Hubie for years. He falsely tells Hubie that he has joined an auxiliary undercover unit as a distraction, later investigates the disappearances, considers canceling Halloween, and initially suspects Hubie. One year later, he escorts Hubie during the town's festivities.

Career Overview

Kevin James has 84 screen credits in a career dating back to 1981. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Grown Ups with 3 titles. Signature works include The King of Queens, Playdate, Grown Ups. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
84
Birth Date
1965-04-26
Birth Place
Mineola, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q44561), public domain (CC0).