What’s the Net Worth of Gary Valentine?

According to reliable sources, the net worth of Gary Valentine is estimated to be $2.5 Million

A Look into Gary Valentine’s Life and Career

Gary Joseph Knipfing, born on November 22, 1961, is an American stand-up comedian, writer, and actor, known professionally as Gary Valentine.

Valentine’s net worth is a result of his successful career. It is reported that he accumulated his wealth through his work as a comedian, headlining various clubs and comedy festivals, as well as featuring in several television shows and movies.

The Early Years and Rise to Stardom

Valentine, born in Mineola, New York, is of part-German descent. His mother, Janet, worked in a chiropractor’s office, while his father, Joseph Knipfing, owned an insurance agency. He has two siblings, Leslie and Kevin, who is also a well-known Hollywood actor.

His foray into stand-up comedy began in the early ’90s in New York. Despite initial challenges, he eventually made a name for himself. His participation in the Montreal Comedy Festival created a buzz and opened doors to numerous opportunities.

Valentine began to appear on various talk shows, such as “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”, “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”, and “The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn”. These early appearances helped solidify his position as a premier comic and contributed to his net worth.

Television and Film Success

In 1999, Valentine landed his first major television role in the show “The King of Queens”, playing the character of Danny Hefferman, the cousin of the lead role Doug, portrayed by his brother Kevin. The show, which ran for nine seasons, became a hit with audiences and significantly boosted Valentine’s career and net worth.

Following his success on “The King of Queens”, Valentine transitioned to movies and found considerable success. He appeared in films such as “Stuck on You”, “I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry”, “Paul Blart: Mall Cop”, and “The Deported”. Additionally, he featured 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”. These movie appearances further contributed to his success and wealth.

Valentine’s continued success in both movies and television has solidified his position in the entertainment industry and has led to numerous guest appearances and roles in various shows and comedy tours.

Valentine has been married to Jackyline since 1993.




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

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Actor

Title Year Status Character
Kevin Can Wait 2016-2017 TV Series Kyle Gable
The Dog Who Saved Summer 2015 George Bannister
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 2015 Saul Gundermutt
Fargo 2014 TV Series Deputy Knudsen
The Dog Who Saved the Holidays 2012 TV Movie George Bannister
Here Comes the Boom 2012 Eric Voss
Wrong 2012/I EMT Nurse
Jack and Jill 2011/I Dallas
The Dog Who Saved Halloween 2011 TV Movie George Bannister
Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury 2011 Officer Murdock
Zookeeper 2011 Pizza Guy
Men of a Certain Age 2011 TV Series Gambler at Craps Table
The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation 2010 TV Movie George Bannister
Hosed 2010/I Video short Smitty
The Dog Who Saved Christmas 2009 TV Movie George Bannister
The Deported 2009 Maury the Agent
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2009 Karaoke Singer
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry 2007 Karl Eisendorf
The King of Queens 1999-2007 TV Series Danny Heffernan / Jerry Heffernan
Alive N’ Kickin’ 2007 TV Movie Gary
Stuck on You 2003 Wes
Velocity Rules 2001 Short Stunner

Writer

Title Year Status Character
Comedy Central Presents 2001 TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode
The King of Queens TV Series teleplay by – 2 episodes, 1999 – 2000 written by – 1 episode, 1999 story by – 1 episode, 1999

Producer

Title Year Status Character
The Dog Who Saved Summer 2015 co-producer
Opinion: To Each His Own 2001 Video documentary producer

Soundtrack

Title Year Status Character
The King of Queens 2001-2005 TV Series performer – 2 episodes

Self

Title Year Status Character
Gotham Comedy Live 2015 TV Series documentary Himself – Comedian
World’s Funniest 2015 TV Series Himself – Panelist
Chelsea Lately 2009-2014 TV Series Himself – Round Table / Himself / Himself – Men Over 40 / …
After Lately 2011 TV Series Himself
Dog Tracks: The Making of ‘The Dog Who Saved Halloween’ 2011 Short Himself
The Web.Files 2009 TV Series Himself
Filmnut 2009 TV Series Himself
Celebrity Blackjack 2004 TV Series Himself
The Wayne Brady Show 2004 TV Series Himself
Comedian 2002 Documentary Himself
The 28th Annual People’s Choice Awards 2002 TV Special Himself
Comedy Central Presents 2001 TV Series documentary Himself
DirecTV Movie Showcase 2000 TV Series Himself – Host
The X Show 1999 TV Series Host (2000-2001)
Late Night with Conan O’Brien 1997 TV Series Himself


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