Brad Garrett (born April 14, 1960) is an American actor and comedian best known for his role as Robert Barone in the hit sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond," which earned him multiple Emmy nominations. The brother of fellow comedian Ray Romano, Garrett began his career in stand-up comedy at age 19. He has appeared in numerous films including "Dumb and Dumber" and provided voice work for animated features such as "The Nutty Professor." Garrett has performed extensively as a stand-up comedian in Las Vegas and released several comedy albums. He continues to be active in television and film, maintaining his status as one of America's prominent comedy performers.