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Brad H. Gerstenfeld (born April 14, 1960), known professionally as Brad Garrett, is an American actor and stand-up comedian.

Garrett was initially successful as a stand-up comedian in the early 1980s. Taking advantage of that success in the late 1980s, Garrett began appearing in television and film, in minor and guest roles. His first major role was Robert Barone on the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond. The series debuted September 13, 1996, and ran for nine seasons. In 2002, he gave an Emmy-nominated and critically lauded performance as in the television film Gleason.

Garrett also played the leading role of Eddie Stark on the Fox sitcom 'Til Death from 2006 to 2010. From 2018 to 2020, he starred in the ABC sitcom Single Parents. In 2021, Garrett also helped create Disney+'s Big Shot with David E. Kelley and . He is also known for voicing the Big Dog on 2 Stupid Dogs. He also works as a voice actor in films, such as Casper (1995), A Bug's Life (1998), An Extremely Goofy Movie (2000), The Country Bears (2002), (2003), (2004), (2005), Ratatouille (2007), (2010), Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil (2011), Planes (2013), (2016), Christopher Robin (2018) and Elio (2025).

Garrett has won three Primetime Emmy Awards, with three other nominations. He is still prominent within stand-up comedy and owns a comedy club at the MGM Grand in , called Brad Garrett's Comedy Club, where he performs regularly.


Early life
Garrett was born Brad H. Gerstenfeld on April 14, 1960,
(2025). 9781476772929, Gallery Books. .
to Barbara and Alvin "Al" Gerstenfeld in Oxnard, California. He is Jewish. Garrett has two brothers, Jeff and Paul. He attended George Ellery Hale Middle School and graduated from El Camino Real High School, both in the Woodland Hills section of Los Angeles, California. Garrett attended for less than two months before dropping out to pursue his comedy career.


Career
Before comedy, Garrett was known for being on the rear cover of ELO's eighth studio album Discovery. In the early 1980s, he started doing standup at various comedy clubs in Los Angeles, including in Hollywood and The Ice House in Pasadena. In 1984, he became the first $100,000 grand champion winner in the comedy category of the TV show . This led to his first appearance, at age 23, on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, making him one of the youngest comedians ever to perform on the show. His appearance with Carson brought Garrett more national attention, and soon he was appearing as an opening act for such headliners as and . He also opened in Las Vegas for , David Copperfield, , Sammy Davis Jr., the Beach Boys, The Righteous Brothers, and .

After achieving a strong measure of success with stand-up comedy, Garrett began performing on TV. From 1985 to 1986, he was the voice of (in a voice similar to Rodney Dangerfield) in the animated series Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n Wrestling. He was featured on during 's tenure in a "Funny Men vs. Funny Women Week" during November . He also appeared for a week on the game show Super Password in 1987. He also appeared on Hollywood Squares including a moment when he impersonated during a question about . He then appeared in the short-lived summer comedy First Impressions (, 1988), in which he was a divorced father who makes a living doing impressions, in a one-time spot as a bank loan officer on (ABC), and The Pursuit of Happiness (, 1995–96), in which he was the hero's gay best friend. Prior to these roles, Garrett had also had a minor part on Transformers, voicing the base in season three and as an ill-fated thug in . He soon won the role of 's brother Robert Barone on the family-oriented comedy Everybody Loves Raymond, and in 1998, he and Romano appeared together in their respective roles on a Season 1 episode of The King of Queens, titled "Road Rayge", in which Robert is jealous of his brother spending so much time with (the main character played by ). Garrett also appeared on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air playing a who attempts to kill Will Smith.

His role on Everybody Loves Raymond won him five nominations, and the 2002, 2003 and 2005 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.

In 1990, Garrett appeared as a semi-regular panelist on the revival of . On the May 2, 1996, episode of the sitcom , called "The Bottle Deposit", Garrett played a rogue auto mechanic who steals Jerry Seinfeld's car.

In 2003, he was also nominated for the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for Gleason. With his Raymond castmates, he won the 2003 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. He won the fifth season championship of Celebrity Poker Showdown, and played in the 2005, 2006 and 2007 World Series of Poker. Garrett was hoping to do a spin-off with his character Robert Barone from Everybody Loves Raymond when the show ended its nine-year run in 2005, but he withdrew in October 2005 due to inaction from CBS that led to a number of the writers from Raymond leaving and taking other jobs.

In 2005, Garrett appeared on playing Murray the Cop in the revival of 's The Odd Couple with and Matthew Broderick. He understudied Lane in the role of Oscar Madison, and substituted for him in January 2006, during Lane's illness. That same year, he starred in opposite . In 2006, Fox announced they would pick up a new sitcom called 'Til Death starring Garrett in the lead role. The plot revolves around a long married couple whose new next door neighbors are a pair of feisty newlyweds. plays Garrett's wife in the series. He also appeared onstage on season six (2007) during judging on week 11, to which said, "And the next person off American Idol is—Brad, you're out."

In the fall of 2008, Garrett starred in, and was the executive producer for, an online reality show called Dating Brad Garrett. In 2008, Garrett hosted a celebrity roast of Cheech & Chong, which was aired on TBS.

In 2009, Garrett entered the main event at the World Series of Poker, losing on the second day of the event. Garrett has starred in commercials for 7-Up, where he portrays a more happy, cheerful version of himself because of the soda.

In June 2010, he opened Brad Garrett's Comedy Club in the Tropicana Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. In December 2010, he was one of the narrators during performances of the Candlelight Processional at .

In June 2011, I Kid with Brad Garrett, a children's series starring Garrett, premiered on TLC. On December 12, 2011, Garrett closed his club at the Tropicana. He started a new club with the same name across the street at the MGM Grand, and is active as of April 2016.

In the summer of 2013, Garrett played Chug in the film Planes, marking the fourth time he starred in a film with John Ratzenberger. In the fall of 2013, Garrett played a recurring character in The Crazy Ones. In May 2016, he was confirmed to appear as the voice of , in the sci-fi action comedy film . In November 2016, Garrett portrayed Frankenstein's monster in a Christmas commercial for Apple's . As of 2017, the ad has received over seven million views.

In 2018, Garrett voiced the character in the live-action film Christopher Robin, based on Disney's Winnie the Pooh franchise, and in a cameo in the animated film Ralph Breaks the Internet. He previously voiced the character in the 1995 video game .

As of 2021, he portrays a character named Tony Bolognavich in Jimmy John's commercials.

When asked whether he would do a revival of Everybody Loves Raymond, he stated:

There's no show without the parents. That's really the bottom line. Doris and Peter were such a huge part of the show. I miss them but some things you don't go back to, you know. We could never recreate that.


Personal life
In 1998, Garrett proposed to his then-girlfriend, Jill Diven, on the set of Everybody Loves Raymond, and they were married on May 18, 1999; together they have two children, a son and a daughter. Garrett and Diven separated in 2005, and Diven filed for divorce in July 2006. The divorce was finalized in November 2007.

In 2008, he began dating actress IsaBeall Quella, whom he met at a Vose art gallery in . They were engaged in December 2015. The couple married on November 11, 2021.

Garrett stated in an interview in May 2015, that as his acting career began, he achieved sobriety from , later admitting he was a "high-functioning alcoholic".


Filmography

Film
1986Transformers: Five Faces of DarknessTrypticonVoice, direct to video
1990Bertie FurbelowVoice
1995CasperFatso
1996Short Rancor Guard
GrinVoice, direct to video
A Delicatessen StorySheldon LutzShort film
1997George B.Security Guard
Jeckyll
Sea World and Busch Gardens Adventures: Alien Vacation!Robert
1998Postal WorkerOren Starks
Voice, direct to video
A Bug's LifeDimVoice A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
1999FaçadeHenry
Sweet and LowdownJoe Bedloe
2000An Extremely Goofy MovieTankVoice, direct to video
2001Marvin
2002The Country BearsFred BedderheadVoice
Stuart Little 2Rob the Plumber
2003The TrailerVictimShort film
BloatVoice
2004Luca
2005Wally
Mamma Aiuto BossVoice, English dub
Vice Principal Dwayne Murney
Commander Bristle, Martian Guard #3Voice, direct to video
Mickey's Around the World in 80 DaysAdditional VoicesDirect to video
UtoVoice, direct to video
2006Asterix and the VikingsObelixVoice, English dub
Night at the MuseumEaster Island HeadVoice
2007Music and LyricsChris Riley
Finding Nemo Submarine VoyageBloatVoice, short film
RatatouilleAuguste GusteauVoice
UnderdogRiff Raff
Christmas Is Here AgainCharleeVoice, direct to video
2008Mason PigVoice
2009Easter Island Head
2010Hook Hand Thug
2011Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. EvilThe Giant
2012Not Fade Away
BaggaVoice, English dub
2013The Incredible Burt WonderstoneDominic 'Dom', Burt's Lawyer
PlanesChugVoice
2014
Easter Island Head
The Clockwork GirlT-Bolt
2016
Bloat
2018Christopher Robin
Ralph Breaks the InternetVoice, cameo
Dustin
2019Jake and Kyle Get Wedding DatesStu WestenVoice, direct to video
2022Cha Cha Real SmoothStepdad Greg
WildflowerEarl
2024Saturday NightBorscht Belt comedian
2025Magic Hour
ElioLord GrigonVoice


Television
1983–1984As himselfGrand Champion in Comedy category
1985–1986Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' WrestlingVoice, 23 episodes
1986The TransformersTrypticonVoice, 5 episodes
1987The Real GhostbustersArzuun, TolayVoice, episode: "Egon's Ghost"
1988First ImpressionsFrank Dutton8 episodes
1990The Adventures of Don Coyote and Sancho PandaRosinanteVoice, main role
1991Where's Wally?Wizard Whitebeard
DougEpisode: "The Pied Piper of Lanford"
Tom & Jerry KidsSir Butch-a-LotVoice, episode: "Catch That Mouse/Good Knight Droopy/Birthday Surprise"
1992Big Boy BanditVoice, episode: "To Catch a Goof"
1992–1996Eek! The CatThuggo, additional voices21 episodes
1993The Legend of Prince ValiantKing Aaron GothVoice, episode: "The Eyes of the Serpent"
Mighty MaxSpikeVoice, episode: "Norman's Conquest"
Biker Mice from MarsGreasepitVoice
Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo MesaLonghorn SilverVoice, episode: "Cow Pirates of Swampy Cove"
Problem ChildAdditional voices
BonkersLouse, Babyface, Wolf, Fireball Frank4 episodes
MarsupilamiVoice, episode: "Jingle Bells, Something Smells"
Hollyrock-a-Bye BabyBig RockVoice, television film
1993–19952 Stupid DogsBig DogVoice, main cast
1993–1996Biker Mice from MarsGreasepit
1994The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirJohn "Fingers" O'NeillEpisode: "Fresh Prince: The Movie"
GoliathVoice, episode: "Sideshow"
Bump in the NightBig MikeVoice, episode: "Baby Jail"
The Bears Who Saved ChristmasBlack BartVoice
Bobby's WorldAnthony, Anthony's DadVoice, episode: "Rebel Without a Clue"
1995The Twisted Tales of Felix the CatFufu GaucheVoice, episode: "The Earth Heist/Attack of the Tacky"
The Pursuit of HappinessAlex Chosek7 episodes
The Shnookums & Meat Funny Cartoon ShowCommissioner Stress, Wrongo, Super Water Buffalo, Shirley Pimple, Santa Claus, Additional voicesMain role
What a Cartoon!HarleyVoice, episode: "Hard Luck Duck"
Dumb and DumberStump, CopVoice, episode: "Dixie Dolts"
Fantastic FourVoice, episode: "Inhumans Saga: Part 1: And the Wind Cries Medusa"
1995–1996Timon & PumbaaBoss BeaverVoice, 5 episodes
1996Reverend BobEpisode: "I Now Pronounce You..."
Mad About YouThe NurseEpisode: "The Sample"
TonyEpisode: "The Bottle Deposit"
Tales from the CryptDrinkyVoice, episode: "The Third Pig"
The TickJim RageVoice, episode: "That Mustache Feeling"
Earthworm JimThe Lord of NightmaresVoice, episode: "Evil in Love"
Beef JerkyVoice, episode: "Ducks by Nature"
Project G.e.e.K.e.R.NoahVoice, 5 episodes
The Spooktacular New Adventures of CasperFatsoVoice, 22 episodes
1996–1997Mighty DucksGrin HardwingVoice, main role
1996–1999Lobo, Voice, recurring role (10 episodes)
1996Dexter's LaboratoryMagmanamus, Driver, Man #1Voice, episode: "Magmanamus"
1996–2005Everybody Loves RaymondRobert BaroneAwards:
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series ()
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (2003)
Nominations:
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series ()
(2006)
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series (2004)
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series ()
Television Critics Association Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy (2003)
TV Guide Award for Supporting Actor of the Year in a Comedy Series (2001)
Viewers for Quality Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy Series ()
1997AssassinTV film
ButtonsVoice, episode: "Shake, Rattle and Woof/Cadpig Behind Bars"
One Saturday MorningJelly Roll the ElephantVoice
Nightmare NedEdVoice, main role
1998SWAT Team CaptainEpisode: "Wee Small Hours"
The King of QueensRobert BaroneEpisode: "Road Rayge"
Bull Max #7Voice, episode: "A Rift in the Force"
Mad Jack the PirateDarsh the Dragon, Biclops, Frank SinatraVoice, 13 episodes
PhilVoice, main role
1998–1999HerculesMidas Guards, , (mohawk head), Voice, 5 episodes
1999Mickey Mouse WorksMuncey, additional voices3 episodes
2000Buzz Lightyear of Star CommandTorqueVoice, 5 episodes
2001Club LandLou MontanaTelevision film
Marvin
2001–2002House of MouseMuncey, additional voices3 episodes
2002Big MikeVoice, episode: "Tick-Tick-Tick"
GleasonTelevision film;
Nominations:
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries
Ozzy & DrixErnst StrepfingerVoice, 2 episodes
Robbie the ReindeerPrancer, Viking #3Voice, English dub
Bear in the Big Blue HouseSmall PossumVoice, episode: "Welcome to Woodland Valley"
2003Justice LeagueLoboVoice, episode: "Hereafter"
2006–2007Diamond Jim JohnsonVoice, 4 episodes
2006–2010'Til DeathEddie Stark82 episodes; also producer (23 episodes), executive producer
(40 episodes) and supervising producer (19 episodes)
2008Monk"Honest" Jake PhillipsEpisode: "Mr. Monk Buys a House"
2009Himself / RoasterSpecial
2010Glory DazeJerry Harrington2 episodes
Special Agent OsoProfessor BuffoVoice, 2 episodes
Himself1 Episode, "Getting My House in Order"
2011I Kid with Brad GarrettHimself5 episodes; also executive producer
2013How to Live with Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life)Max Green13 episodes
2013–2014The Crazy OnesGordon Lewis6 episodes
2014Writers Guild AwardsHimself / HostSpecial
2015FargoJoe Bulo5 episodes
ManhattanEli IsaacsEpisode: "Human Error"
2016Gary Munson2 episodes
This Is UsWes ManningEpisode: "The Big Three"
2017BullRon GetmanEpisode: "The Illusion of Control"
The GetBillTelevision film
Michael Jackson's HalloweenBubblesVoice, television film
2018–2019Rapunzel's Tangled AdventureFish Monger, Hook HandVoice, 2 episodes
2018I'm Dying Up HereRoy Martin9 episodes
2018–2020Single ParentsDouglas Fogerty45 episodes
2020Benny Berman3 episodes
2020–2021To Tell the TruthHimself5 episodes
2021Big Shot Creator and executive producer
2021–2022The Voice, 2 episodes
2021Hell's KitchenHimselfEpisode: "A Game Show from Hell"
Tall PunyanVoice, episode: "A Giant Harvest Day!"
AmphibiaRobert OttoVoice, episode: "Spider-Sprig"
2023SpongeBob SquarePantsThe KrakenVoice, episode: "Abandon Twits"
High DesertBruceMain role
2024Not Dead YetDuncan RhodesMain role (season 2)
WondLaOttoVoice, main role
BookieRobEpisode: "Mahnanga"
TBADescendants: Magical Wishes AdventureOrdVoice, television film


Video games
1996Casper Brainy BookFatso
Ready to Read with Pooh


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