Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Ray Romano
How Ray Romano built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Ray Romano is an American stand-up comedian and actor, widely recognized for his portrayal of Raymond "Ray" Barone in the hit CBS sitcom *Everybody Loves Raymond*, which aired from 1996 to 2005. His performance earned him three Primetime Emmy Awards. Beyond television, Romano lent his voice to Manny in the *Ice Age* film series. He has also been nominated for Grammy and Golden Globe Awards, highlighting his successful career in both comedy and acting.
1989: Johnnie Walker Comedy Search
In 1989, Raymond Romano's early comedy career started when he competed in the Johnnie Walker Comedy Search.
1996: Everybody Loves Raymond Debut
In 1996, Raymond Romano began his role as Raymond "Ray" Barone on the CBS sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond.
1998: White House Correspondents' Association Dinner
In 1998, Raymond Romano performed the opening monologue at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
2002: Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor
In 2002, Raymond Romano won a Primetime Emmy Award as Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his work on Everybody Loves Raymond.
December 13, 2003: Guest Star on The Price Is Right
On December 13, 2003, Raymond Romano was a guest star, sending a birthday card to Bob Barker for Barker's 80th birthday on the 27th "Million Dollar Spectacular" special of the CBS game show The Price Is Right.
2003: Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series
In 2003, Raymond Romano shared an Emmy Award as an executive producer when his show Everybody Loves Raymond won as Outstanding Comedy Series.
2004: Highest-Paid Television Actor
In 2004, Raymond Romano became the highest-paid television actor in history for his role of Raymond on CBS's Everybody Loves Raymond.
2005: Everybody Loves Raymond Ends
In 2005, Raymond Romano concluded his role as Raymond "Ray" Barone on the CBS sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond.
2005: Second Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series
In 2005, Raymond Romano shared a second Emmy Award as an executive producer when his show Everybody Loves Raymond won as Outstanding Comedy Series.
August 2006: Sit Down Comedy Interview
In August 2006, Raymond Romano was interviewed in front of a live audience at UCLA by David Steinberg for an episode of Sit Down Comedy with David Steinberg.
2006: Ice Age: The Meltdown
In 2006, Raymond Romano reprised his role as Manny in Ice Age: The Meltdown.
March 2007: Sit Down Comedy with David Steinberg Airs
In March 2007, the episode of Sit Down Comedy with David Steinberg featuring Raymond Romano aired on TV Land.
2008: Men of a Certain Age on TNT
In 2008, Raymond Romano returned to television with a new dramedy for TNT called Men of a Certain Age, which he co-created with Mike Royce.
2009: Men of a Certain Age
In 2009, Raymond Romano created and starred in the TNT comedy drama Men of a Certain Age.
2009: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
In 2009, Raymond Romano reprised his role as Manny in Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs.
April 7, 2010: 95 Miles to Go Release
On April 7, 2010, the documentary film 95 Miles to Go, which documents Romano's road trip, was released in theaters.
2011: Men of a Certain Age Concludes
In 2011, Raymond Romano's show Men of a Certain Age concluded.
2012: Parenthood Recurring Role
From 2012, Raymond Romano had a recurring role as Hank Rizzoli in the NBC series Parenthood.
2012: Ice Age: Continental Drift
In 2012, Raymond Romano reprised his role as Manny in Ice Age: Continental Drift.
2015: Parenthood Ends
In 2015, Raymond Romano's recurring role as Hank Rizzoli in the NBC series Parenthood ended.
2016: Ice Age: Collision Course
In 2016, Raymond Romano reprised his role as Manny in Ice Age: Collision Course.
2017: Leading Role in Get Shorty
From 2017, Raymond Romano played a leading role in the MGM+ television show Get Shorty.
2017: The Big Sick
In 2017, Raymond Romano co-starred in the romantic comedy The Big Sick.
2019: The Irishman Role
In 2019, Raymond Romano portrayed mob lawyer Bill Bufalino in Martin Scorsese's epic crime film The Irishman.
2019: Paddleton and The Irishman
In 2019, Raymond Romano starred in the Netflix comedy film Paddleton and portrayed mob lawyer Bill Bufalino in Martin Scorsese's The Irishman.
2019: Get Shorty Ends
Raymond Romano finished playing a leading role in the MGM+ television show Get Shorty in 2019.
2026: Return for Sixth Ice Age Film
Raymond Romano is set to return for a sixth Ice Age film in 2026.
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