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What’s the Net Worth of Gary Valentine?

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Daniel Moore

Published May 08, 2026

According to reliable sources, the net worth of Gary Valentine is estimated to be $2.5 Million

A Look into Gary Valentine’s Life and Career

Gary Joseph Knipfing, born on November 22, 1961, is an American stand-up comedian, writer, and actor, known professionally as Gary Valentine.

Valentine’s net worth is a result of his successful career. It is reported that he accumulated his wealth through his work as a comedian, headlining various clubs and comedy festivals, as well as featuring in several television shows and movies.

The Early Years and Rise to Stardom

Valentine, born in Mineola, New York, is of part-German descent. His mother, Janet, worked in a chiropractor’s office, while his father, Joseph Knipfing, owned an insurance agency. He has two siblings, Leslie and Kevin, who is also a well-known Hollywood actor.

His foray into stand-up comedy began in the early ’90s in New York. Despite initial challenges, he eventually made a name for himself. His participation in the Montreal Comedy Festival created a buzz and opened doors to numerous opportunities.

Valentine began to appear on various talk shows, such as “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”, “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”, and “The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn”. These early appearances helped solidify his position as a premier comic and contributed to his net worth.

Television and Film Success

In 1999, Valentine landed his first major television role in the show “The King of Queens”, playing the character of Danny Hefferman, the cousin of the lead role Doug, portrayed by his brother Kevin. The show, which ran for nine seasons, became a hit with audiences and significantly boosted Valentine’s career and net worth.

Following his success on “The King of Queens”, Valentine transitioned to movies and found considerable success. He appeared in films such as “Stuck on You”, “I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry”, “Paul Blart: Mall Cop”, and “The Deported”. Additionally, he featured in made-for-TV movies including “The Dog Who Saved Christmas”, “The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation”, “The Dog Who Saved Halloween”, “The Dog Who Saved the Holidays”, and “The Dog Who Saved Summer”. These movie appearances further contributed to his success and wealth.

Valentine’s continued success in both movies and television has solidified his position in the entertainment industry and has led to numerous guest appearances and roles in various shows and comedy tours.

Valentine has been married to Jackyline since 1993.




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Full NameGary Valentine
Net Worth$2.5 Million
Date Of BirthNovember 22, 1961
Place Of BirthMineola, New York, United States
Height5 ft 7 in (1.72 m)
ProfessionActor
EducationWard Melville High School
NationalityAmerican
SpouseJackyline Knipfing (m. 1993)
ParentsJoseph Valentine Knipfing Jr., Janet Knipfing
SiblingsKevin James, Leslie Knipfing
NicknamesGary Joseph Knipfing , GV , Garold Joseph Knipfing
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Music GroupsBlondie
MoviesPaul Blart: Mall Cop, Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2, Here Comes the Boom, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, Zookeeper, The Dog Who Saved Christmas, Stuck on You, The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation, Jack and Jill, The Dog Who Saved Summer, The Dog Who Saved Halloween, The Deported, Wrong, Velocity Rules
TV ShowsThe King of Queens, The X Show
#Fact
1Lived in an L.A. bachelor pad with his brother Kevin James in 2000.
2Uncle of Kevin James’ daughters Sienna-Marie James and Shea Joelle James and son Kannon Valentine James.
3Brother-in-law of Steffiana De La Cruz.
4Older brother of Kevin James.

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Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Kevin Can Wait2016-2017TV SeriesKyle Gable
The Dog Who Saved Summer2015George Bannister
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 22015Saul Gundermutt
Fargo2014TV SeriesDeputy Knudsen
The Dog Who Saved the Holidays2012TV MovieGeorge Bannister
Here Comes the Boom2012Eric Voss
Wrong2012/IEMT Nurse
Jack and Jill2011/IDallas
The Dog Who Saved Halloween2011TV MovieGeorge Bannister
Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury2011Officer Murdock
Zookeeper2011Pizza Guy
Men of a Certain Age2011TV SeriesGambler at Craps Table
The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation2010TV MovieGeorge Bannister
Hosed2010/IVideo shortSmitty
The Dog Who Saved Christmas2009TV MovieGeorge Bannister
The Deported2009Maury the Agent
Paul Blart: Mall Cop2009Karaoke Singer
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry2007Karl Eisendorf
The King of Queens1999-2007TV SeriesDanny Heffernan / Jerry Heffernan
Alive N’ Kickin’2007TV MovieGary
Stuck on You2003Wes
Velocity Rules2001ShortStunner

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Comedy Central Presents2001TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode
The King of QueensTV Series teleplay by – 2 episodes, 1999 – 2000 written by – 1 episode, 1999 story by – 1 episode, 1999

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Dog Who Saved Summer2015co-producer
Opinion: To Each His Own2001Video documentary producer

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The King of Queens2001-2005TV Series performer – 2 episodes

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Gotham Comedy Live2015TV Series documentaryHimself – Comedian
World’s Funniest2015TV SeriesHimself – Panelist
Chelsea Lately2009-2014TV SeriesHimself – Round Table / Himself / Himself – Men Over 40 / …
After Lately2011TV SeriesHimself
Dog Tracks: The Making of ‘The Dog Who Saved Halloween’2011ShortHimself
The Web.Files2009TV SeriesHimself
Filmnut2009TV SeriesHimself
Celebrity Blackjack2004TV SeriesHimself
The Wayne Brady Show2004TV SeriesHimself
Comedian2002DocumentaryHimself
The 28th Annual People’s Choice Awards2002TV SpecialHimself
Comedy Central Presents2001TV Series documentaryHimself
DirecTV Movie Showcase2000TV SeriesHimself – Host
The X Show1999TV SeriesHost (2000-2001)
Late Night with Conan O’Brien1997TV SeriesHimself