Kevin James Net Worth - Pulptastic

Publish date: 2024-06-26

What is Kevin James’ Net Worth and Salary?

Kevin James, a comedian, actor, writer, and producer, has a net worth of $100 million. He rose to fame after performing on the stand-up circuit in the late 80s and appearing on various talk shows, such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and Dennis Miller Live.

James guest-starred on his friend Ray Romano’s show, “Everybody Loves Raymond,” before landing his own sitcom, “The King of Queens,” which ran for nine successful seasons. During the show’s run, James also appeared in his own comedy special and launched a film career.

His first film, “Hitch,” opposite Will Smith, was a massive hit. Since then, he has starred in various projects, including “Grilled,” “I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry,” “Paul Blart: Mall Cop,” “Grown Ups,” “The Dilemma,” and “The Zookeeper.”

Kevin James’ Earnings on “The King of Queens”

During the middle seasons of “The King of Queens,” Kevin James earned $300,000 per episode. In the final seasons, his salary per episode increased to $400,000. In addition to his acting role, James was also an executive producer and had a percentage of the show’s backend equity. As a result, he has earned over $50 million from syndication deals to date.

Early Life and Education

Kevin James was born in Mineola, New York, on April 26, 1965. He grew up in Stony Brook, New York, with his brother Gary Valentine and sister Leslie. His mother worked as an office worker, and his father owned an insurance agency. James graduated from Ward Melville High School and went on to attend the State University of New York at Cortland. However, a back injury he sustained during his time on the college football team ended his athletic career.

James’ Stand-up Comedy Career

James started his stand-up comedy career in 1989 at the East Side Comedy Club on Long Island, with Richie Minervini as his manager. He gained popularity and appeared on various talk shows, such as “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”, “Late Show with David Letterman”, “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”, “Dennis Miller Live”, “The Late Late Show”, “The Rosie O’Donnell Show”, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”, and “Live with Regis and Kathie Lee”.

Kevin James’ Career Highlights

Kevin James started his career on “The New Candid Camera” in 1991, followed by working as an announcer for “SandBlast”. He gained popularity after starring in his own sitcom, “The King of Queens” from 1998 to 2007. James then made his film debut in “Hitch” (2005) and went on to star in successful films like “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” (2009) and its sequel, “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2” (2015), as well as “Grown Ups” (2010) and “Grown Ups 2” (2013).

James also provided voice work for animated films like “Monster House” (2006) and the “Hotel Transylvania” franchise. He returned to television with his sitcom “Kevin Can Wait” in 2016, which ran for two seasons until 2018.

James as Grand Marshal and “Dusty Peacock” Web Series

In 2007, while promoting “I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry,” James served as the grand marshal for the Pepsi 400 NASCAR Cup Series stock car race. He repeated this role in 2010 to promote “Grown Ups,” in 2012 to promote “Here Comes the Boom,” and in 2013 to promote “Grown Ups 2” at the Coke-Zero 400.

In July 2009, James produced the web series “Dusty Peacock,” starring his brother Gary Valentine. The series debuted and began streaming on Crackle.

Marriage and Family

James and actress Steffiana de la Cruz got married in California on June 19, 2004, after meeting on a blind date in 2001. The couple has four children together.

Kevin James’ Real Estate Ventures

Kevin and Steffiana purchased a lavish oceanfront home in Delray Beach, Florida in 2012 for $18.5 million. A year later, they spent $4.25 million on an empty lot next door to create a massive compound, which they listed for sale in 2016 for $29 million. They eventually sold the property in 2016 to an LLC for $27 million. The property featured a primary mansion with eight bedrooms and ten and a half bathrooms, a massive courtyard, floor-to-ceiling windows, a stone verandah, multiple fireplaces, a pool room, a backyard pool, and a huge garage. Annual property taxes came to $500,000 during Kevin’s ownership.

Kevin previously owned homes in Los Angeles, including one he sold in 2013 for $5.5 million. In February 2020, Kevin and Steffiana purchased a new mansion in Delray Beach for $14 million. The estate overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and features an elevator, upgraded finishes, a recreational area, a wine cellar, and an outdoor kitchen with a built-in grill. The property also includes a one-bedroom, one-bathroom guest house.

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