Brad Garrett Biography: Wife, TV Shows, Height, Net Worth, Age, Movies, Religion, Parents, Instagram, Awards

Brad H. Gerstenfeld, professionally known as Brad Garrett, is an American actor, stand-up comedian, voice actor, and professional poker player widely recognized for his towering 6’8.5″ frame and deep, booming voice.

He rose to fame portraying Robert Barone, the insecure yet lovable older brother on the long-running CBS sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005), earning three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.

His career spans decades of television, film, and animation, including standout voice roles in Pixar classics like Finding Nemo, Ratatouille, and Tangled, as well as live-action parts in films such as Casper and Night at the Museum.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Brad H. Gerstenfeld
• Stage Name: Brad Garrett
• Born: 14 April 1960
• Age: 66 years old
• Birthplace: Oxnard, California, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Stand-up Comedian, Voice Actor
• Height: 2.04m
• Parents: Al Gerstenfeld, Barbara Colton Gerstenfeld
• Siblings: Jeff Gerstenfeld, Paul Gerstenfeld
• Spouse: Jill Diven (m. 1999–2007), IsaBeall Quella (m. 2021)
• Children: Maxwell Bradley Garrett, Hope Violet Garrett
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $50 million

Early Life and Education

Brad Garrett was born on 14 April 1960 in Oxnard, California, though he grew up primarily in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles.

His parents were Al Gerstenfeld, a hearing aid salesman specializing in geriatrics, and Barbara Colton Gerstenfeld, a homemaker. He has two older brothers, Jeff and Paul.

He attended George Ellery Hale Middle School and graduated from El Camino Real High School in Woodland Hills.

Garrett briefly enrolled at UCLA but dropped out after less than two months to pursue stand-up comedy.

His ethnicity is Jewish, and his religion is Jewish.

Career

Brad Garrett launched his career in the early 1980s as a stand-up comedian, becoming one of the youngest performers on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson at age 23.

He honed his skills opening for legends like Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr., while landing early TV spots and small film roles.

His breakthrough came with a win on Star Search, leading to guest appearances and his first major sitcom role in First Impressions (1988), though it was short-lived.

These early efforts built his reputation as a reliable comedic talent with a distinctive voice and physical presence.

He achieved major success with his Emmy-winning role as Robert Barone on Everybody Loves Raymond, which ran for nine seasons and brought him widespread acclaim, multiple award nominations, and three wins.

Following the show’s end, he starred as Eddie Stark on the Fox sitcom ‘Til Death (2006–2010) and took on prominent voice work in animated features, including Bloat in Finding Nemo (2003), Auguste Gusteau in Ratatouille (2007), and Hook Hand in Tangled (2010).

He also portrayed Jackie Gleason in the 2002 TV film Gleason, earning critical praise.

Brad Garrett continues to thrive through stand-up tours, his ownership of Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, and ongoing acting projects in television, film, and animation, including recent roles in series like Single Parents and voice work in Elio (2025).

His enduring legacy lies in memorable character performances across comedy and family entertainment, bolstered by his skills as a voice actor and live performer.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @bradgarrett
• Facebook Handle: Brad Garrett
• Twitter Handle: Unknown

Personal Life

Brad Garrett was married to Jill Diven from 1999 until their divorce in 2007, with whom he shares two children, son Maxwell Bradley Garrett (born 1998) and daughter Hope Violet Garrett (born 2000).

He proposed to Diven on the set of Everybody Loves Raymond.

In 2021, he married IsaBeall Quella after several years of dating.

Garrett keeps much of his private life low-key, focusing on family, sobriety, and his comedy career, while maintaining a grounded approach despite his success.

Filmography

• Casper (1995) – Fatso
• A Bug’s Life (1998) – Dim
• Finding Nemo (2003) – Bloat
• The Pacifier (2005) – Vice Principal Murney
• Ratatouille (2007) – Auguste Gusteau
• Tangled (2010) – Hook Hand
• Night at the Museum trilogy (2006–2014) – Easter Island Head
• Christopher Robin (2018) – Eeyore
• Elio (2025) – Voice role
• Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005) – Robert Barone
• ‘Til Death (2006–2010) – Eddie Stark
• Single Parents (2018–2020) – Douglas Fogerty

Net Worth

Brad Garrett has an estimated net worth of $50 million.

His primary sources of income include his long-running role on Everybody Loves Raymond (with significant residuals), starring in ‘Til Death, extensive voice acting in major animated films, stand-up comedy performances, ownership of his Las Vegas comedy club, and additional television and film appearances over four decades.