Is the moniker Kannon Valentine James not ringing a bell? Then maybe Kevin James will. Kannon Valentine is the youngest child and only son of the celebrated star Kevin George Knipfing. And suppose you are struggling with the pronunciation of his surname like I am. In that case, you can go with his professional name Kevin James. But let’s find out more about his only son and lucky charm, Kannon Valentine James.
All about Kannon
Kannon Valentine James was born on 24th April 2011 in Boston, Texas, in the USA, to Hollywood stars Kevin James and Stephanie de la Cruz. His zodiac sign is the mighty Taurus. His name Kannon dates to Japanese culture and is inspired by Guan-yin, the Buddhist deity of Mercy.
And aside from being born on Easter, the bundle of joy’s arrival was a lucky charm to his father. The latter starred in the movie Zookeeper, released in July 2011. It received critical acclaim.
He is currently 10 years old and in elementary school, though not much is known about his enrolled school.
Kannon has three older sisters. The first-born Sienna-Marie James was born in 2005, while Shea Joelle James, the second daughter, was born in 2007. The third born, Sistine Sabelle James, was born in 2015.
And he plays the piano. In March 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic, Kannon Valentine James shared a little of his talent and heart with the world. He played a piano piece to cheer up people afflicted with the virus. His father has supported his interest in music. He occasionally uploads videos of his son grooving away on his Instagram account.
When Kannon isn’t showcasing his adept piano skills, the young lad draws animations with his sisters.
His father
Kannon’s father, Kevin James, is an American actor, screenwriter, and comedian famously known for portraying Doug Heffernan in the sitcom The King of Queens. He was born on 26th April 1965 in Mineola, New York, and raised in Stony Brook, New York. His film starring debut was in 2005 when he acted in the romantic comedy Hitch, alongside Eva Mendes and Will Smith. And if you haven’t watched the Hotel Transylvania franchise, Kevin James is undoubtedly calling your name.
The loving mother
Steffiana De La Cruz was born on 28th August 1974 in the USA. She is of Filipino- American descent. Just like the husband, Stephanie is also an American actress. In fact, they’ve been featured in the same movie, Zookeeper (2011), together. She has also appeared in other films like Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009) and (2015). Stephanie is also a former model.
Kevin and Stephanie met on a blind date set up by a mutual friend, and they hit it off immediately. And the lesson is to get friends who can introduce you to your future spouse. So they proceeded to date for three years before getting engaged in 2003. On 19th June 2004, the pair got married at St. Edward Catholic Church located in Dana Point, California. The reception was held in the Montage Resort of Laguna Beach.
Conclusion
While Kannon may not choose to be in front of the camera like his pops, he certainly has a lot of potential off-screen.