Ray Romano - Overview

Date of Birth: Dec 21, 1957

Place of Birth: Queens, New York

Nationality: American

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After nearly a decade as a journeyman stand-up comic, Ray Romano came to television audience's attention with a 1991 appearance on "The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson.” Shortly after, his career began to ascend. With his dark looks, nasal New York accent and deadpan delivery, Romano offered commentary mixing familial humor with off-beat observations, focusing away from political and topical humor. He impressed late night host David Letterman enough for Letterman to develop a sitcom to showcase his unique talents.

Born in Queens and raised in the borough's middle class Forest Hills, Romano went to high school with Fran Drescher. After graduating in 1975, he worked at various jobs (gas station attendant, bank teller, futon deliveryman) while dabbling in comedy, making appearances at open mike nights at various clubs. In 1987, he decided to pursue stand-up full-time. Two years later he won $10,000 and priceless exposure in a New York comedy contest that jump-started his career. After his appearance with Johnny Carson, Romano was featured in HBO's "The 15th An... Read More

Filmography (11)

Sneak Peek (2009)

Funny People (2009)

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009)

The Grand (2008)

Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006)

Grilled (2006)

Photos (1)

Milestones (34)

2009
Reprised the role of Manfred for "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs"

2009 - 2010
Returned to TV in the TNT dramedy, "Men of a Certain Age," which he co-created with former "Everybody Loves Raymond" writer Mike Royce

2009 - present
Returned to TV in the TNT dramedy, "Men of a Certain Age," which he co-created with former "Everybody Loves Raymond" writer Mike Royce

2006
Comedy film following his eight-day drive through the south on a stand-up comedy tour, "95 Miles to Go" directed by Tom Caltabiano

2006
Again let his voice to Manfred for the animated sequel "Ice Age: The Meltdown"

2005
Received SAG and Emmy nominations for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for his role on "Everybody Loves Raymond"

2005
Received an Emmy nomination for the comedy special "Everybody Loves Raymond: The Last Laugh" (CBS)

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