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- American actor
- Born: April 14, 1960
- Birthname: Brad H. Gerstenfeld
- Birthplace: Woodland Hills, CA
- Won 3 Emmy Awards
- Has 2 children with ex-wife Jill Diven
- Garrett is six feet, eight-and-a-half inches tall
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Brad Garrett is an American actor and comedian who has won three Emmy Awards for his role as Robert Barone in the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles, but dropped out after only two months to pursue a career in comedy.
On April 14, 2009, Garrett was videotaped taunting a paparazzo with ethnic slurs. In apparent reference to the photographer's Indian or Middle Eastern heritage, Garrett was heard shouting "Wear the turban! Wear the turban!"TMZ.com: Garrett's Racist Taunts: 'Wear the Turban!' (April 15, 2009) Bystanders jumped in to restrain the pair from fighting each otherTMZ.com: Garrett's Racist Taunts: 'Wear the Turban!' (April 15, 2009) April 14 is also Garrett's birthday.
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Acting Career
Garrett began his career in comedy and performed in improv clubs in Los Angeles. He appeared on The Tonight Show at the age of 23. From there, he appeared as opening acts for celebrities including Liza Minnelli, Diana Ross, David Copperfield, and the Beach Boys. In 1988, Garrett played on the comedy First Impressions. In 1996, Garrett landed a role in the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond as Robert Barone. He won three Emmy Awards for Best Supporting Actor for the show. In 2002, Garrett played in the movie Gleason. His more recent works include The Pacifier, Night at the Museum, Music and Lyrics and Christmas Is Here Again.Personal Life
He was born on April 14 1960 in Woodland Hills, California. Garret has two brothers, Jeff and Paul Garrett. Garrett married Jill Diven on May 18, 1999. They had two children together, Maxwell Bradley and Hope Violet Garrett. The couple divorced in 2006.
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Brad Garrett Questions
Does LeGarrette Blount have any history of violent outbursts or arrests? 1 AnswerBefore his incident on 9/3/2009 he had no other incidents of violent outbursts or fighting. It is worth nothing though that back on February 10, 2009 he was s... read more
Who will be the next 'Tom Cruise / Brad Pitt'? 3 AnswersDaniel Radcliffe is already a very successful young actor -- not sure if he'll be as popular as Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt, but he'll certainly become a household ... read more
I also would like to know why Heath Ledger AND Brad Renfro were left out of the Memorial Reel? 2 AnswersLike Ledger, Brad Renfro died before last year's Oscar ceremony. However, Renfro was not included in last year's memorial reel. They had this to say about it ... read more
The relationship between Emma Forrest and Colin Farrell was in her unstable head. Now shes after Brad Pitt. Who thinks hell cheat on Ange? 2 AnswersThat is why Emma is always around Natalie Protman, helping her to walk her dog. Brad and Natalie are going to do a movie together. It is a sure way to get to hi... read more -
Brad Garrett Timeline
- Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- 1960: Born
- 1984: Transformers
- 1991: Where's Waldo?
- 1993: 2 Stupid Dogs
- 1997: Suicide Kings
- 1998: A Bug's Life
- 1999: Sweet and Lowdown
- 2002: Stuart Little 2
- 1996-2005: Everybody Loves Raymond
- 2006-Present: 'Til Death



