Kevin James, producer, co-writer, and star of the hit comedies Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Zookeeper and the recently released Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2, can also be seen in the new ensemble sci-fi comedy Pixels.

James began his career as a stand-up on the Long Island comedy scene. After being discovered at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, he signed a network development deal to create his own sitcom.

The King of Queens, which premiered in 1998, ran for nine seasons on CBS with James starring and executive producing, and it garnered him an Emmy nomination in 2006 for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.  The show concluded its run in 2007 but continues to air daily in syndication across the country and around the world.

Opening for James is actor/comedian Gary Valentine, known for his nine seasons as "Cousin Danny" on The King of Queens; and as frequent roundtable comedian for Chelsea Lately on E!, and for his recurring role in the Emmy-winning FX mini-series Fargo.  Valentine can also be seen in Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2, Here Comes the Boom, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, and Jack and Jill, to name a few.

The Luhrs Center is excited to have the talented Kevin James kicking off our 10^th Anniversary season!

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