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Ray Romano
Romano at the Voice Awards 2014
Birth nameRaymond Albert Romano
Born(1957-12-21)December 21, 1957(age 66)
New York City, U.S.
Medium
Years active1989–present
Genres
Spouse
Anna Scarpulla
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(m.1987)​
Children4
Websiterayromano.com

Raymond Albert Romano[1](born December 21, 1957)[2]is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He is best known for his role asRaymond "Ray" Baroneon theCBSsitcomEverybody Loves Raymond,for which he won threePrimetime Emmy Awards(one as an actor and two as producer). He is also known for being the voice ofMannyinIce Age(2002),Ice Age: The Meltdown(2006),Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs(2009),Ice Age: Continental Drift(2012) andIce Age: Collision Course(2016). He has received several other awards including nominations for twoGrammy Awardsand twoGolden Globe Awards.

He created and starred in theTNTcomedy dramaMen of a Certain Age(2009–2011). From 2012 to 2015 Romano had a recurring role as Hank Rizzoli, a love interest of Sarah Braverman in theNBCseriesParenthood.More recently he co-starred in the romantic comedyThe Big Sick(2017) and portrayed mob lawyerBill BufalinoinMartin Scorsese's epic crime filmThe Irishman(2019). From 2017 to 2019 Romano portrayed Rick Moreweather in theEpixcomedy-drama seriesGet Shorty.

Early life and education

Romano was born inQueens,New York City,[2]the second son of Luciana "Lucie" (née Fortini) (d. 2021),[1]a piano teacher, and Albert Romano (1925–2010), a real estate agent and engineer.[3][4]He is of Italian descent.[5]He grew up in theForest Hillsneighborhood of Queens.[6]He has an older brother, Richard (born 1956), a sergeant with theNYPD,[1]and a younger brother, Robert (born c. 1966), a second grade teacher in New York City.[7]

Romano attended elementary and middle school at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs in Forest Hills. After transferring fromArchbishop Molloy High School,Romano graduated fromHillcrest High Schoolin 1975.[1][8]He was in the same high school class asFran Drescher.[2]Before getting into show business, Romano briefly attendedQueens College,inFlushing, New York,where he studied accounting.[9]

Career

His early comedy career started when he competed in the Johnnie Walker Comedy Search in 1989, directed bySaturday Night Liveshort film producerNeal Marshadand appeared onThe Comedy Channel.His career included many outlets, such asComedy Central,where he had been a recurring guest voice on the showDr. Katz, Professional Therapist.He also was a contestant onStar Searchin the stand-up comedy category. He originally was cast to play Joe (originally named Rick) on the American televisionsitcomNewsRadio,but was fired and replacedGreg Leein the pilot and thenJoe Roganfor the rest of the show. He then appeared onLate Show with David Lettermandoing his stand up routine which formed his ties withCBS.Shortly thereafter, he became the star of his own show,Everybody Loves RaymondonCBS,that featured a cast and format more suitable to Romano's brand of humor. His work on the series earned him sixPrimetime Emmy Awardnominations as Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, a category he won in 2002. He also shared two Emmy Awards as an executive producer when his show won as Outstanding Comedy Series in 2003 and 2005.[10]

Romano performed the opening monologue at the 1998White House Correspondents' Associationdinner.[11][12]

Romano and his comedian friendKevin Jamesstarred in the salesman comedyGrilledas twoaverage Joesof the same profession who are both desperate to land a big sale.

Romano was featured on a 2000 episode ofWho Wants to Be a Millionaire,on which he won $125,000 for theNYPD'sD.A.R.E.unit.[citation needed]The following year, he and one of his brothers appeared on a New York Police Department recruiting poster.[citation needed]

In 2004, Romano became the highest-paid television actor in history for his role of Raymond on CBS'sEverybody Loves Raymond.[citation needed]The show broke another record by having the highest revenue, at $3.9 billion.[citation needed]

On December 13, 2003, Romano was a guest star, sending a birthday card toBob Barkerfor Barker's 80th birthday on the 27th "Million Dollar Spectacular" special of the CBS game showThe Price Is Right.[citation needed]

Romano was the subject of the documentary film95 Miles to Go.The film documents Romano's road trip for a series of rides across the south of the United States. The film was released in theaters on April 7, 2010, byThinkFilm.[13]In August 2006 Romano was interviewed in front of a live audience atUCLAby fellow stand-up veteranDavid Steinberg,for an episode ofSit Down Comedy with David Steinberg.The program first aired on theTV Landnetwork in March 2007.

Romano returned to television with a new dramedy forTNTin 2008,Men of a Certain Age,which he co-created with formerEverybody Loves RaymondwriterMike Royce.It co-starredScott BakulaandAndre Braugher.

Romano made an appearance in the seventh season ofNBCseriesThe Officeas Merv Bronte, a nervous job applicant interviewing for the job left vacant byMichael Scott.[14]

Romano made an appearance in the third-season premiere ofABCsitcomThe Middleas Nicky, a friend of Mike, who ruined his and Frankie's honeymoon. Romano was the second actor fromEverybody Loves Raymondto be reunited withPatricia HeatononThe Middle.Doris Robertsguest starred in three episodes.

He joined the cast ofParenthoodbeginning with its fourth season premiere.[15][16]He became a semi regular, playing photographer Hank Rizzoli, who hired and later had a romantic relationship withSarah Bravermanand developed a friendship with her nephew who hasAsperger syndrome.The role was specifically created for him after he expressed his love for the series and met with creatorJason Katimson the set ofFriday Night Lights.[17]

In 2002, Romano voiced the woolly mammothManfred (Manny)in the filmIce Age,and its sequelsIce Age: The Meltdownin 2006,Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaursin 2009,Ice Age: Continental Driftin 2012, andIce Age: Collision Coursein 2016.

From 2017 to 2019, Romano played a leading role in three seasons of theMGM+television showGet Shorty,created byDavey Holmesand co-starringChris O'Dowd.[18]

In 2019, Romano starred in the Netflix comedy filmPaddletonand portrayed mob lawyerBill BufalinoinMartin Scorsese'sThe Irishman.[19]

Romano is set to playJim Valvanoin an upcoming movie about the formerNC State Wolfpack basketballcoach.[20]

Competitions

Romano at the2010 World Series of Pokermain event

Romano competed in theWorld Series of Pokerin2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2013and2015.

In early 2010, Romano starred in the second season ofThe Golf Channel's original seriesThe Haney Projectin whichTiger Woods' former coachHank Haneyattempts to improve the golf games of different celebrities and athletes. Romano's goal was to finish the show being able to break 80.[21]Romano took time off from the show to be with his father, Albert Romano, who died in March 2010. Romano is also a regular competitor in theAT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am,where he finished fifth in 2012 with his partner, Australian professionalSteven Bowditch.It was the first time Romano had qualified for the final round after failing to do so on 11 successive occasions. He also competes annually in the American Century Championship, a celebrity golf tournament owned by NBC and held atLake Tahoe[22][23]each July.

Personal life

Romano married his wife, Anna Scarpulla, in 1987.[9] They met while working at the same bank.[9]They have four children.[9]Romano's character's daughter onEverybody Loves Raymondwas named after his real life daughter, Alexandra "Ally" Romano. Also, in the series pilot, Ray and Debra's twin boys were named Gregory and Matthew, after Romano's real life twin sons, but Romano felt it was inconvenient to have all his television children have the same names as his real children and changed the twins' names to Geoffrey and Michael onscreen. He also said his brother was not pleased withRay Barone's television brother.[24]

Romano's family has made various appearances in the show. Romano's daughter made several appearances onEverybody Loves Raymondas Molly, the best friend of his on screen daughter, Ally, and the daughter of Ray Barone's nemesis, Peggy the Cookie Lady. Romano's father, Albert Romano, has made various appearances as Albert, one of Frank Barone's lodge buddies in various episodes, such as "Debra at the Lodge", and "Boys' Therapy". Romano's brother, Richard Romano, appeared in the episodes "Golf For It", "Just a Formality", and "The Toaster". Romano's wife, Anna, appeared as one of the moms in the background at Geoffrey and Michael's school in season 6's episode titled "The Angry Family".[citation needed]

In February 2012, Romano revealed that his wife, Anna, had successfully battled stage onebreast cancerin 2010. Romano toldPeoplemagazine that "the reason we're going public is to share our experience, yeah, but to have an effect. Our goal is to help people."[25]

Romano was close friends withDoris Roberts,who playedMarie Barone,Ray Barone's mother, onEverybody Loves Raymond.At the time of her death, Romano said he was inspired by her desire to continue learning throughout her life. She also served as a mentor, helping him to feel more comfortable on set.[26]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1990 Caesar's Salad Policeman Short film
2002 Ice Age Manfred "Manny"(voice)
2004 Welcome to Mooseport Handy Harrison
Eulogy Skip Collins
95 Miles to Go Himself
2006 Ice Age: The Meltdown Manny (voice)
Grilled Maurice
2008 The Last Word Abel
The Grand Fred Marsh
2009 Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Manny (voice)
Funny People Himself Cameo
2010 Exporting Raymond
2012 Ice Age: Continental Drift Manny (voice)
2014 Rob the Mob Jerry Cardozo
2016 Ice Age: Collision Course Manny (voice)
2017 The Big Sick Terry Gardner
2019 Paddleton Andy Freeman Also executive producer
Bad Education Big Bob Spicer
The Irishman Bill Bufalino
2022 Somewhere in Queens Leo Russo Also director, writer, and producer
2024 Fly Me to the Moon Henry Smalls Post-production

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1995–1997 Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist Ray (voice) 7 episodes
1995–2015 Late Show with David Letterman himself 31 episodes
1996–2005 Everybody Loves Raymond Raymond Barone Main role; also writer and executive producer
1997 Cosby Episode: "Lucas Raymondicus"
1998–2005 The King of Queens 4 episodes
1998 The Nanny Episode: "The Reunion Show"
1999 Becker Episode: "Drive, They Said"
1999–2003 Saturday Night Live Himself (host) 2 episodes
2002 All That Himself Episode 709
Sesame Street Episode 3,983
2005 The Simpsons Ray Magini (voice) Episode: "Don't Fear the Roofer"
2007 'Til Death Guest at Italian Restaurant Episode: "The Italian Affair"
The Knights of Prosper Himself 3 episodes
2008 Hannah Montana Episode: "We're All on This Date Together"
2009–2011 Men of a Certain Age Joe Tranelli Main role; also writer, creator, and executive producer
2011 The Office Merv Bronte Episode: "Search Committee"
The Middle Nicky Kohlbrenner Episode: "Forced Family Fun" (parts 1 & 2)
Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas Manny (voice) TV special
2014 Maron Himself Episode: "Marc's New Friend"
2012–2015 Parenthood Hank Rizzoli Recurring role; 44 episodes
2015 David Letterman: A Life on Television Himself (host) TV special
2016 Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade Manny (voice)
Vinyl Zak Yankovich Main role
Kevin Can Wait Vic Episode: "Beat the Parents"
2017–2019 Get Shorty Rick Moreweather Main role
2019 Crashing Himself Episode: "The Secret"
2020 One Day at a Time Brian Episode: "Checking Boxes"
2021 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Himself 2 episodes
2021–2022 Made for Love Herbert Green Main role
2023 Bupkis Himself 3 episodes
Bookie Artie 1 episode (uncredited)
2024 Celebrity IOU Himself 1 episode
TBA No Good Deed Paul Morgan Main Role

Video games

Year Title Role
2006 Ice Age 2: The Meltdown Manny
2009 Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
2013 Ice Age Village

Writing credits

Everybody Loves Raymond

In addition to his roles as star and producer ofEverybody Loves Raymond,Romano also co-wrote the following episodes:

Season one
  • "Why Are We Here?" (with Tom Paris)
Season two
Season three
  • "Ray Home Alone" (withTucker Cawley)
  • "How They Met" (with Philip Rosenthal)
Season four
  • "Debra's Workout" (with Tom Caltabiano andMike Royce)
  • "Bad Moon Rising" (with Philip Rosenthal)
Season five
  • "Super Bowl" (with Mike Royce)
Season six
  • "Jealous Robert" (with Tom Caltabiano)
  • "Talk to Your Daughter" (with Tucker Cawley)
  • "The First Time" (with Tom Caltabiano and Mike Royce)
Season seven
  • "She's the One" (with Philip Rosenthal)
  • "The Bachelor Party" (with[Mike Royce]and Tom Caltabiano)
Season nine

Men of a Certain Age

Season one
  • "Pilot" (with Mike Royce)
  • "Let It Go" (with Mike Royce)
  • "Back in the Shit" (teleplay) with Mike Royce
Season two
  • "If I Could, I Surely Would" (with Mike Royce)

Discography

  • Live at Carnegie Hall(2001,Columbia) - CD

Bibliography

  • Everything and a Kite(non-fiction) (1999)
  • Raymie, Dickie and the Bean(children's) (2005)
  • Everybody Loves Raymond: Our Family Album(2004)

Awards and nominations

Association Year Category Nominated Work Results Ref
America Film Institute Awards 2002 Actor of the Year - Male - TV Series Everybody Loves Raymond Nominated
American Comedy Awards 1999 Funniest Male Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication
2000 Won
2001 Nominated
The BAM Awards 2017 Best Cast The Big Sick
Behind the Voice Actors Awards 2013 Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film Ice Age: Continental Drift
CableACE Awards 1995 Animated Programming Special or Series (as Producer) Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist Won
Denver Film Critics Society 2018 Best Supporting Actor The Big Sick Nominated
Golden Globes 2000 Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical Everybody Loves Raymond [27]
2001
Grammy Awards 2002 Best Spoken Comedy Album Live At Carnegie Hall [28]
2006 Best Spoken Word Album for Children Raymie, Dickie, and the Bean: Why I Love and Hate My Brothers
IGN Summer Movie Awards 2009 Favorite Cameo Funny People
Indiana Film Journalists Association 2019 Best Actor Paddleton
Kid's Choice Awards 2003 Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie Ice Age
2010 Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
North Texas Film Critics Association 2017 Best Supporting Actor The Big Sick
Online Film & Television Association 2000 Best Actor in a Comedy Series Everybody Loves Raymond [29]
Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series
2001 Best Actor in a Comedy Series [30]
Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series
2002 [31]
2003 [32]
2014 Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series Parenthood [33]
2020 Best Ensemble The Irishman [34]
People's Choice Awards 2002 Favorite Male Television Performer(tied withKelsey Grammer) Everybody Loves Raymond Won
2003 Favorite Male Television Performer
2004
2006
Primetime Emmy Awards 1999 Outstanding Comedy Series(as Producer) Nominated [35]
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
2000 Outstanding Comedy Series (as Producer)
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
2001 Outstanding Comedy Series (as Producer)
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
2002 Outstanding Comedy Series (as Producer)
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Won
2003 Outstanding Comedy Series (as Producer)
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Nominated
2004 Outstanding Comedy Series (as Producer)
2005 Won
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series(as Writer) Nominated
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special (as Producer) Everybody Loves Raymond: The Last Laugh
Producers Guild Awards 2003 Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy Everybody Loves Raymond
2004
San Diego Film Critics Society Awards 2017 Best Comedic Performance The Big Sick
Satellite Awards 2002 Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical Everybody Loves Raymond
Screen Actors Guild Awards 1999 Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series [36]
2000 Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
2002 Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
2003 Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Won
2004 Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series Nominated
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
2005 Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
2006
2018 Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture The Big Sick
2020 The Irishman
TCA Awards 1999 Individual Achievement in Comedy Everybody Loves Raymond
2000
2001
2002
2005
TV Guide Awards 2000 Favorite Actor in a Comedy
2001 Actor of the Year in a Comedy Series Won
Viewers for Quality Television Awards 1997 Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series Nominated
1998
1999 Won
2000
Writers Guild Awards 2011 New Series (for Writing) Men of a Certain Age Nominated

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