![]() James began doing stand-up comedy in 1989, making his debut at the East Side Comedy Club on Long Island, managed by Richie Minervini. James, as well as Foley, went on to study at the State University of New York at Cortland, where he played halfback on the varsity football team until another back injury permanently ended his sports hopes. ![]() A season-ending back injury to James resulted in Foley taking over the first string position. Both wrestled at the 145 lb weight class. ![]() While there, he reached the number one spot on the wrestling team, just ahead of friend and future professional wrestler Mick Foley. James graduated from Ward Melville High School. He and his siblings were raised Catholic. ![]() James has an elder brother, comedian and actor Gary Valentine, and a sister, Leslie. He is the second son of office worker Janet and insurance agency owner Joseph Valentine Knipfing Jr. James was born Kevin George Knipfing on April 26, 1965, in Mineola, New York.
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