Ray Romano

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Recent Role:
Himself on PGA Tour
Gender:
Male
Born:
12-21-1957
Birthplace:
Queens, New York, USA
AKA:
Ray Romano (I), Pee pee Raymond
A true-to-life case of childhood dreams coming true, one gets the impression that the success of humble comedian turned actor Ray Romano is more of a surprise to him than it is to those who supported him in his years as a struggling futon deliveryman moonlighting in standup. Born in Queens, NY, in 1957 and raised in nearby Forest Hills, Queens, Romano found happiness early in life by tickling the funny bones of family, friends, and of course, girls. The middle child of three sons, the aspiring funnyman refined his comic talents when he formed the bravely titled "No Talent" comedy troupe atMore age 16 to the delight of the congregation they regularly performed for. Romano later put his spotlight aspirations on hold when he enrolled in Queens College as an accountants major after graduating high school in 1975. Dabbling in odd jobs as he developed his stage skills on the late-night comedy circuit, Romano began an exhausting decade-long struggle to succeed as a standup while holding a more reliable day job. Married to wife Anna in the mid-'80s, Romano decided to pursue comedy full-time in 1987. It was shortly after winning a N.Y.C. radio station-sponsored comedy contest two years later that Romano acquired a manager and his dreams began to become a reality. One of those dreams, to perform in front of legendary late-night television host Johnny Carson, came true in 1991. Finally gaining national exposure and seemingly on the fast track to stardom, more television appearances soon followed, with a 1995 appearance on Late Night With David Letterman prompting Letterman to begin talks with Romano about the idea of developing a sitcom. Premiering in September 13, 1996, Everyboy Loves Raymond found the now-popular comic's offbeat domestic observations striking a chord with both audiences and critics alike. Nominated multiple times for numerous awards (including three Emmy and two Golden Globes), ELR carried on well into the new millennium, which saw the now-established comic branching out into other arenas as well. A June 1999 recording of a Carnegie Hall performance was nominated for a Grammy, and his novel Everything and a Kite turned up on the New York Times bestseller list. Television appearances on Hollywood Squares, Who Wants to be a Millionaire, and a somber turn in America: A Tribute to Heroes found American households increasingly willing to welcome the good-humored everyman into their homes. It was only a matter of time before Romano tackled feature films, and with his vocal role in 2002's Ice Age, the likable comic did just that. A lighthearted animated romp which followed the adventures of a group of animals weathering the new frozen landscape in order to return a human child to its father, Ice Age gave Disney a run for their money and further proved that popular computer-animated family fare was no longer exclusive to the Mouse House. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

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  • Ray Romano Gets A New Pilot!

    Ray Romano has signed on (and actually written) a new pilot for a comedy series on TNT, entitled MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE. The series will be about 3 fourtysomethings in a midlife crisis. Romano will play a retired golf-pro. For TVGUIDE's story on it visit this link More >>>>>>>>>>>>>> For TV.COM's story on it visit this link >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I will definately be on the lookout for this. Although described as being much "darker" than Raymond, it will still have Romano's flair to it.

    3 comments, last one Jan 5, 2011
  • Everything and a Kite

    I absolutely loved his book Everything and a Kite . It was hilarious and I couldn't help but laugh out loud while reading it. People around me were like what the hell is your problem and I would just point to the book and laugh lol. Anybody else here read it? If you didn't read I think you shouldMore read it (if your a Ray Ramano fan especially).

    3 comments, last one May 31, 2007
  • Welcome to the TV.com Forums for Ray Romano

    Welcome to the TV.com Forums for Ray Romano. Here is your area to discuss, dissect and debate all things about this person.

    1 comments, last one Aug 26, 2006
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    Without sounding nasty just looking at Ray Romano makes me laugh!! He may not be the best actor in the world but then again he doesn't try to be, he doesn't take himself too seriously. what he is though is a very talented comic, writer and producer.I haven't seen much of his stand up stuff but I loved him in ' Everybody Loves Raymond' and i was gutted when it ended. Ray will probably never win an oscar (although i hope he does!) but hopefully the fact that he can make so many of us laugh out loud will be enough for him.

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    He knows how to make a crowd laugh most definitely. I enjoyed watching him on Everybody Loves Raymond. He always knew how to make me laugh especially during the days I needed a good laugh. I still watch the reruns after work and I still get a kick out of the episodes and still end up laughing out loud of things I've already laughed at the first time I watched it. I think Ray is very talented and he knows what the crowd wants which is an important factor of being a good comedy actor. He delivers well and presents himself well as well. I met him in person and he's amazing.

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    Ray Romano is a true actor. You really believe that he got into acting because he loves it for what it is. You'll never see him in any tabloids and you won't hear any gossip about him. In his roles, you sense more realism than many other actor's who are considered more talented than he. Of all of his roles in all of his movies, my favorite has to be his voiceover work in the "Ice Age" films.

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    Ray Romano is one of the best actors I've ever seen! hide show

    Ray Romano is one of the best actors iv'e ever seen in my whole life! He is one of a kind! My belly almost bursts out when I hear one of his jokes at Everybody loves Raymond! He also did an excellent work at Ice Age and Ice Age 2: The Meltdown. He did a great job for Everybody loves Raymond. It was one of my favorite TV shows and a really miss it. It's really sad for it to end. But still, I hope that Ray Romano returns with another great Sitcom one day and I will be glad to see it.

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