Gary Valentine

Gary Valentine is widely recognized for his nine-season tenure as Cousin Danny Heffernan on the CBS sitcom ‘The King of Queens’ (1998–2007), a role which also saw him contribute to the writing of several episodes. Prior to his television breakout, Valentine established himself as a compelling stand-up comedian, gaining significant recognition after an appearance at the Montreal Comedy Festival. This success led to notable spots on late-night talk shows including ‘The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn,’ ‘Late Night with Conan O’Brien,’ and ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.’ Valentine further showcased his comedic talent with a half-hour special on Comedy Central and as the host of ‘The X Show’ on FX, while continuously headlining comedy clubs and theaters for over fifteen years. Following his long-running success on ‘The King of Queens,’ Valentine transitioned to other prominent television and film roles.

He also showcased his versatility in the family film genre, starring as George Bannister in ‘The Dog Who Saved Christmas’ (2009), ‘The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation’ (2010), ‘The Dog Who Saved Halloween’ (2011), ‘The Dog Who Saved the Holidays’ (2012), and ‘The Dog Who Saved Summer’ (2015). His television appearances during this period included a role in FX’s ‘Fargo’ (2014). More recently, Valentine co-starred as Kyle Gable in the CBS sitcom ‘Kevin Can Wait’ from 2016 to 2018. He made occasional appearances as a round table comedian on the E!

Network’s late-night talk show ‘Chelsea Lately’ and contributed to the web series ‘Dusty Peacock’ on Crackle. His latest film credits include ‘Here Comes the Boom’ (2012), ‘Home Team’ (2022), and ‘Grumpy Old Santa’ (2023), further solidifying his diverse and extensive career in entertainment.