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Garrett in 2018, photo by DFree /Bigstock.com
Birth Name: Brad H. Gerstenfeld
Place of Birth: Woodland Hills, Ventura, California, United States
Date of Birth: April 14, 1960
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Brad Garrett is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and professional poker player. He is known for playing Ray’s brother on the show Everybody Loves Raymond , among many other roles, usually comedic. At 6′8.5″, he is perhaps the tallest actor to play regular (non-height specific) roles in Hollywood films and television.
Brad is the son of Barbara and Alvin Gerstenfeld. He has two children with his former wife Jill Diven.
Brad’s maternal grandfather’s surname is Colton.