23 Facts About Doug Heffernan

Douglas Steven "Doug" Heffernan is a fictional character and the protagonist of the American sitcom The King of Queens.

Doug Heffernan is portrayed by Kevin James, whose stand-up comedy background inspired the comedic style of the show.

Doug Heffernan was born on February 9,1965, in Montreal, while his mother Janet and father Joe were attending a friend's wedding there.

Doug Heffernan's parents told him that he was born in New York City and he discovers the truth as an adult, in the episode "Dog Shelter".

Doug Heffernan has a sister, a physical education teacher named Stephanie.

Doug Heffernan's father owned a small hardware store in Queens, and his mother was a homemaker.

Doug Heffernan lived with his parents until he was 27, when he moved into his friend Richie's apartment.

Doug Heffernan was an overweight child and was sent to "fat camp" by his parents.

Doug Heffernan's weight is frequently a point of contention between himself and his wife, with Carrie encouraging him to eat healthier, but Doug Heffernan is steadfast in his enjoyment of fried foods and snacks.

Carrie's domineering personality in contrast to the far more easygoing Doug Heffernan is another frequent subject of argument, with Doug Heffernan preferring to relax and goof around with his buddies after work.

Doug Heffernan has been known to secretly defy her demands, wanting his life with Carrie to have few restrictions as possible.

Doug Heffernan is an avid sports fan, supporting the New York Mets, New York Jets, New York Knicks, and New York Islanders.

Doug Heffernan attended St Gregory's High School in Queens, where he befriended Spence Olchin; he went to school with his cousin Danny.

Doug Heffernan played high school football was a star player and starting fullback.

Doug Heffernan was very popular in school and thinks of high school as the best years of his life.

Doug Heffernan never liked bullies in high school, unlike the other jocks, which made him well-liked.

Doug Heffernan tried out for the Nassau County Rebels, a semi-professional football team, but ultimately quit.

Doug Heffernan later acquired a job as a bouncer at a bar.

Doug Heffernan first meets Carrie's father, Arthur, at a Thanksgiving dinner that went wrong.

Doug Heffernan is nearly scared away by Arthur, who disapproves of the relationship, but later in this episode, he and Carrie declare their love for one another.

The idea came up during a dinner date, where Doug Heffernan is inspired to declare his love to his wife.

Doug Heffernan and Carrie's frustrations grow as rumours of their marriage complications spread.

In 2016, Doug Heffernan resurfaced in several television spots for a new CBS sitcom starring Kevin James called Kevin Can Wait.