What is gary valentine real name?

Gary Valentine's real name is Gary Joseph Knipfing. He is an American actor, comedian, and writer. He is best known for his role as Danny Heffernan in the hit TV series "The King of Queens". He has also appeared in various movies and TV shows such as "Paul Blart: Mall Cop", "Zookeeper", and "Mama's Boy". Gary Valentine began his career as a stand-up comedian before moving into acting.