Born Name:  Raymond Albert Romano

Born Date:  December 21, 1957

Born Place:  New York City

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Occupations:  Stand-up comedian, actor, writer

Brief Biography:  Raymond Albert Romano is best known for his hit CBS sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond and for voicing Manny the mammoth in the Ice Age franchise, he is celebrated for his relatable, observational humor about marriage and family life.

Early Life and Stand-Up Roots:
Romano was an avid fan of Saturday Night Live in the 1970s and early 1980s. He briefly studied accounting at Queens College before deciding to pursue a full-time career in stand-up comedy. He spent years grinding on the New York City comedy club circuit, making early national TV appearances on Star Search and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.

Everybody Loves Raymond and Stardom:
Romano’s career skyrocketed after a successful set on the Late Show with David Letterman in 1995, which led Letterman's production company to develop a show based on Romano’s life. Everybody Loves Raymond premiered in 1996 and ran for nine highly successful seasons. Romano won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series and later made television history as one of the highest-paid actors on TV.

Voice Acting and Film Career:
Beyond sitcoms, Romano found massive global success as the voice of Manny in the highly lucrative Ice Age film franchise. He has also transitioned successfully into dramatic and diverse acting roles in both film and television, including:
Men of a Certain Age: Co-created and starred in this acclaimed TNT comedy-drama.
Parenthood: Played the recurring role of photographer Hank Rizzoli.
The Big Sick (2017) and Paddleton (2019): Received praise for his performances in these critically acclaimed independent films.
The Irishman (2019): Appeared in Martin Scorsese's acclaimed mob drama as lawyer Bill Bufalino.