Ray Romano
Raymond Albert "Ray" Romano (born December 21, 1957 in Queens , New York ) is an American actor and comedian of Italian descent.
Life
Romano was best known in Germany for his portrayal of the title role in the television series Alle liebe Raymond , which he co-produced and which made him the highest-paid television actor of all time in 2004 with an annual salary of fifty million US dollars . In 2001, he was first on the list of top twenty and entertainers performed, done annually by the US - cable operators E! Entertainment television . Romano also had guest appearances on the sitcom King of Queens . He also appeared in the Simpsons as Homer's best friend.
Before entering show business, Romano initially planned to become an accountant. He is involved in the New York Police Department , where his brother holds the rank of sergeant. Romano appeared in a special edition of the quiz show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? on, his winnings of $ 125,000 donated to the New York Police Department's Drug Education Department. In 2001, he and his brother were featured on a billboard recruiting for the police.
Romano is married to Anna Scarpulla; the couple has four children, including a pair of twins. He is not related to the actor Larry Romano . In 2008 Romano played in the World Series of Poker , where he finished 39th.
Filmography
- As an actor
- 1995–1997: Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (TV series, 7 episodes, voice)
- 1996-2005: Everybody Loves Raymond ( Everybody Loves Raymond , television series, episodes)
- 1997: Cosby (TV series, episode 2x10)
- 1998–1999, 2005: King of Queens ( The King of Queens , TV series, 4 episodes)
- 1998: Die Nanny ( The Nanny , TV series, episode 5x18)
- 1999: Becker (TV series, episode 1x20)
- 2002: Ice Age (dubbing voice of Manfred)
- 2002: All That
- 2002: Jerry Seinfeld: Comedian (Documentary)
- 2004: Willkommen in Mooseport (Welcome to Mooseport)
- 2004: Eulogy - Last Words (Eulogy)
- 2004: 95 Miles to Go
- 2005: The Simpsons ( The Simpsons , TV series, episode 16x16, voice)
- 2006: Roasted and Sold (Grilled)
- 2006: Ice Age 2 - Now thaws ( Ice Age: The Meltdown , dubbing voice by Manfred)
- 2007: The Grand
- 2007: Marriage is ... ( Til Death , TV series, episode 1x16)
- 2007: The Knights of Prosperity (TV series, episode 1x09)
- 2007: Hannah Montana (TV series, episode 2x29)
- 2008: The Last Word
- 2009: Sesame Street (TV series)
- 2009: Ice Age 3 - The dinosaurs are loose ( Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs , dubbing voice by Manfred)
- 2009: As Life Plays (Funny People)
- 2009–2011: Men of a Certain Age (TV series, 22 episodes)
- 2011: A Cosmo & Wanda Movie: Grow Up Timmy Turner! ( A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner ! , Movie made for TV)
- 2011: Das Büro ( The Office , TV series, episode 7x24)
- 2011: The Middle (TV series, episodes 3x01–3x02)
- 2012: Ice Age 4 - Fully postponed ( Ice Age: Continental Drift , dubbing voice by Manfred)
- 2012–2015: Parenthood (TV series, 44 episodes)
- 2014: Rob the Mob - rob the mafia for beginners (Rob the Mob)
- 2016: Vinyl (TV series, 10 episodes)
- 2016: Ice Age - Collision Ahead! (Ice Age: Collision Course , voice in the original by Manfred)
- 2016: Kevin can wait (TV series, episode 1x06)
- 2017: The Big Sick
- since 2017: Get Shorty (TV series)
- 2019: Paddleton
- 2019: The Irishman
Awards
| year | category | For | result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmy | |||
| 1999 | Outstanding leading actor in a comedy series | Everyone loves Raymond | Nominated |
| 2000 | Outstanding leading actor in a comedy series | Everyone loves Raymond | Nominated |
| 2000 | Excellent script for a comedy series | Everyone loves Raymond with Philip Rosenthal | Won |
| 2002 | Outstanding leading actor in a comedy series | Everyone loves Raymond | Won |
| 2005 | Outstanding leading actor in a comedy series | Everyone loves Raymond | Nominated |
| Screen Actors Guild | |||
| 1999 | Best Actor in a Television Series - Comedy | Everyone loves Raymond | Nominated |
| 2001 | Best Actor in a Television Series - Comedy | Everyone loves Raymond | Nominated |
| 2002 | Best Actor in a Television Series - Comedy | Everyone loves Raymond | Nominated |
| Golden Globe Award | |||
| 2000 | Best Actor in a Series - Comedy | Everyone loves Raymond | Nominated |
| 2001 | Best Actor in a Series - Comedy | Everyone loves Raymond | Nominated |
| People's Choice Award | |||
| 2002 | Favorite Male TV Actor | Everyone loves Raymond with Kelsey Grammer | Won |
| 2003 | Favorite Male TV Actor | Everyone loves Raymond | Won |
| 2004 | Favorite Male TV Actor | Everyone loves Raymond | Won |
| 2006 | Favorite Male TV Actor | Everyone loves Raymond | Won |
| Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | |||
| 2003 | Favorite voice in an animated film | Ice Age | Nominated |
| Hollywood Foreign Press Association | |||
| 2002 | Best performance from a television actor | Everyone loves Raymond | Won |
| American Film Institute | |||
| 2001 | Best Male Tv Actor | Everyone loves Raymond | Won |
| 2002 | Male Actor of the Year (TV Series) | Everyone loves Raymond | Nominated |
| Academy of Television Arts and Sciences | |||
| 2005 | Best script for a comedy series | Everyone loves Raymond | Won |
| 2005 | Best Actor in a Comedy Series | Everyone loves Raymond | Won |
| American Comedy Awards | |||
| 2002 | Funniest Male Actor on a TV Show | Everyone loves Raymond | Won |
author
- 1996-2005: Everyone loves Raymond
literature
- Ray Romano: Everything and a Kite. (0-553-58037-X)
Web links
- Ray Romano in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Romano, Ray |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Romano, Raymond Albert (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American actor and comedian |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 21, 1957 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Queens , New York City , USA |