Ray Romano’s steady rise began with regular performances at comedy clubs across the country, eventually landing him guest spots on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, later with Jay Leno, and Late Show with David Letterman. It was Letterman who recognized Romano’s unique voice and signed him to a development deal with Worldwide Pants, which led directly to the creation of Everybody Loves Raymond.
For his acclaimed role on the long-running sitcom, Romano earned the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, along with Golden Globe nominations, multiple Screen Actors Guild nods, and recognition from TV Guide and the People’s Choice Awards. He also won the American Comedy Award for Funniest Male Lead, the Television Critics Association Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy, and Best Actor in a Quality Comedy from Viewers for Quality Television.
Romano’s success on television opened doors to numerous high-profile appearances. He performed at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, headlined the Toyota Comedy Festival at Carnegie Hall, hosted Saturday Night Live, and won $125,000 for charity on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. He also appeared on the Grammy Awards stage.
Expanding into film, Romano became beloved for voicing “Manny” the woolly mammoth in the blockbuster Ice Age animated franchise. He later co-created and starred in TNT’s Men of a Certain Age and joined the cast of NBC’s Parenthood, further proving his versatility as both a comedic and dramatic performer.
With his Emmy win, numerous honors, and career spanning stand-up, television, film, and voice acting, Ray Romano has established himself as one of the most enduring and celebrated figures in American comedy.
Appeared on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.
Later featured on Late Show with David Letterman.
Development deal with Worldwide Pants launched sitcom opportunity.
Created iconic character Raymond Barone on CBS sitcom.
Headlined Toyota Comedy Festival at New York’s Carnegie Hall.
Performed stand-up comedy at White House Correspondents Dinner.
Hosted Saturday Night Live during peak sitcom success.
Appeared on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.
Won $125,000 for charity competing on quiz show.
Provided voice for Manny in Ice Age franchise.
Starred in TNT’s Men of a Certain Age.
Recurring role on NBC’s Parenthood as Hank Rizzoli.
Co-starred in critically acclaimed film The Big Sick.
Played mob lawyer Bill Bufalino in The Irishman.
Won three Primetime Emmy Awards including acting and producing.
Nominated twice for Grammy Awards recognition in comedy.
Nominated twice for Golden Globe Awards in acting.
Earned Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for performances.
American Comedy Award winner for Funniest Male Lead role.
Television Critics Association honored him with Individual Achievement award.
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