Brad Garrett is best known for his role as Robert Barone in "Everybody Loves Raymond", the role which has earned him 5 Emmy Nominations and the 2002, 2003 and 2005 Emmy Awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy.

In 2003, he was also nominated for the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor for "Gleason".

Brad Garrett has a very recognizeable voice. He has appeared in many movies including his latest, "Ratatouille" (2007) (pre-production), "Tarzan II" (2005), and "Tom and Jerry Blast Off to Mars" (2005). 

In 2005, Garrett appeared on Broadway playing Murray the Cop in the revival of Neil Simon's "The Odd Couple" with Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick.

However, Brad's roots are in standup comedy. In 1984, he became the first $100,000 grand champion winner in the comedy category of "Star Search".

A short time later, he appeared on "The Tonight Show" starring Johnny Carson.  

Garrett, is also a noted celebrity poker player. He won the fifth season championship of Celebrity Poker Showdown, and played in the 2005 World Series of Poker.