Ray Romano
Appearances: 2Shows: 2Latest: Apr 23, 2026
Latest appearance: Apr 23, 2026 on Jimmy Kimmel Live! →
Ray Romano is a comedian and actor best known for his stand-up comedy and television work. He starred as Ray Barone on the long-running sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond."
All appearances
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (1)
Ray Romano discusses Running Point, family life, getting older, and becoming a grandfather while recalling his memorable experience hosting the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

Interview
Ray Romano on Becoming a Grandfather, His Wife Turning Him Down for Sex & Getting Older
Ray Romano discusses playing a coach on season two of Running Point and reflects on getting older, family life, and his wife’s changing response to his attempts at romance. He also recalls hosting the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and talks about becoming a grandfather.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (1)
Ray Romano discusses his Broadway debut in All Out while reflecting on the late-night stand-up milestones that launched Everybody Loves Raymond. He also shares a cherished Muhammad Ali letter and recalls panicking before his first Johnny Carson performance.

Interview
"My Year Of Yes" - Why Ray Romano Is On Broadway With Nicholas Braun, Jenny Slate And Jake Shane
Ray Romano discusses making his Broadway debut in Simon Rich’s sketch comedy All Out, explaining that its rotating cast, seated scripts, and teleprompters made theater feel less daunting. He also shares the real Muhammad Ali letter that followed an Everybody Loves Raymond storyline and jokes that reading The Year of Yes inspired him to accept the role.

Interview
"I Went Numb" - Ray Romano Panicked Before His First Standup Set On Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show"
While promoting his Broadway debut in All Out, Ray Romano recalls how a 1995 Letterman stand-up set led to the development deal that became Everybody Loves Raymond. He also revisits his 1991 Johnny Carson debut, when panic left him numb until sprinting back to his hotel for forgotten notes calmed him down.