Born Name:  Brad H. Gerstenfeld

Born Date:  April 14, 1960

Born Place:  Oxnard, California

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Occupations:  Actor, stand-up comedian, voice actor

Brief Biography:  Brad Garrett best known for his role as Robert Barone on the hit CBS sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond. Standing 6 ft 8.5 in tall, he is a prominent figure in both live-action television and voice-over work, known for his deep, booming voice.

Early Life and Career:
Education: He briefly attended UCLA for less than two months before dropping out to pursue stand-up comedy.
Breakthrough: In 1984, he became the first $100,000 grand champion in the comedy category of the TV show Star Search, which led to an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson at age 23.
Las Vegas: He became a successful headliner in Las Vegas, opening for legends including Frank Sinatra, Diana Ross, and Sammy Davis Jr..

Television and Film Roles:
Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005): Played the iconic role of police officer Robert Barone for nine seasons, winning three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
'Til Death (2006–2010): Starred as Eddie Stark in this Fox sitcom.
Single Parents (2018–2020): Starred as Douglas Fogerty on the ABC sitcom.
Voice Acting: Known for voice roles in major animated films, including A Bug's Life (1998), Finding Nemo (2003), Ratatouille (2007), Tangled (2010), and the Planes series.
Other Projects: Portrayed Jackie Gleason in the 2002 TV film Gleason, earning another Emmy nomination. He also appeared on Broadway in a revival of The Odd Couple.

Business:
He owns Brad Garrett's Comedy Club at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, where he performs regularly.