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Ray Romano
December 21, 1957
Queens, New York City, New York, US
68 Years Old
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Who Is Ray Romano?
Raymond Albert Romano is an American actor and comedian, known for his relatable observational humor. He consistently turns everyday family dynamics into widely appreciated comedy.
He first gained widespread public attention starring in the CBS sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond, a role that earned him critical acclaim and made him one of television's highest-paid actors.
Early Life and Education
A close-knit family environment shaped Ray Romano's early years in Queens, New York City, where his father, Albert Romano, worked as a real estate agent and engineer, and his mother, Luciana Fortini, was a piano teacher.
He attended Our Lady Queen of Martyrs for elementary and middle school, later graduating from Hillcrest High School in 1975, and briefly studied accounting at Queens College before pursuing comedy.
Notable Relationships
Ray Romano has been married to Anna Scarpulla since 1987, a long-term partnership that has often inspired his comedic material. They met while working at the same bank.
The couple shares four children: daughter Alexandra, twin sons Matthew and Gregory, and son Joseph. Their enduring marriage is a testament to shared values and mutual support.
Career Highlights
Ray Romano achieved immense success starring as Raymond Barone in the acclaimed sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond, which ran for nine seasons and earned him an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.
Beyond live-action, he lent his distinctive voice to Manny the woolly mammoth in the highly successful Ice Age animated film franchise, further expanding his reach to global audiences. Romano has also been involved in various charitable causes, including Parkinson's disease research.
His career also includes roles in the TNT dramedy Men of a Certain Age and critically praised films such as The Big Sick and The Irishman.
Signature Quote
“Right after 'Raymond' I had a world-is-my-oyster attitude, but I found out I don't like oysters. I had this existential emptiness. 'What is my purpose? Who am I?' I had a big identity crisis.”