Ray Romano on Getting Older, His Kids & The Irishman

Ray talks about how things change as you get older, his Netflix comedy special, why his 19-year-old son drives him crazy, being in Martin Scorsese’s new film The Irishman with Robert De Niro, Al Pacino & Joe Pesci, and he we put his fatherly skills to the test with a game involving his son Matt who works on our show.
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Ray Romano on Getting Older, His Kids & The Irishman
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[@SweetParadise68]

Ray Romano is still one of the most likable guys in Hollywood and The Irishman was incredible!

[@julietteSoul]

Doug Richardson free on Netfx and you can spread out the 3 hrs. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Ben.N]

It's an amazing movie but the ending gets pretty sad

[@globalcombattv]

@Doug Richardson if you find mob stories to be fun it will be a wonderful experience . Have you seen it yet? Also do you know that Ray Romano is 62 years old?

[@dboyagod]

Tom Laveign what can I say? Everybody loves ray 👅

[@alextorres7655]

he did such a good job!

[@shukis17]

"Joe you're coming home at 6am?" "For Now..." "Time has no meaning!" Just the funniest train of thought I've ever heard lol.

[@smosmilesmom]

"i hate that kid" & he laughs. LMAO!!! I love his stories about his family.

[@arim2011]

The older he gets and the bigger his career gets, it really is easy to see why everybody loves Ray. Seems like such a down to Earth guy.

[@msminmichigan]

He's been smart with his film and TV roles.

[@xxmichellexx4291]

Binge watching everybody loves Raymond for the 1000x I love him and ik your comment is old but still

[@rossdiamondthief6627]

Can we just have a whole hour of Ray Romano telling stories about his family. I could listen to it all day.

[@donnamariedemaio]

I can see why everybody loves Ray!

[@valemona3]

I tell my son nobody likes Raymond. My sons name is Raymond. We are just sarcastic to eachother. He knows I love him. Lol

[@globalcombattv]

He's 62 years old

[@jackwhitbread4583]

Love Robert more!! Brad is a much more talented and prolific actor and comedian

[@hayberdasher8625]

He shook hands with all the "NOT RAY'S SON" guys afterward...dude is a class act

[@lucrativelyrics2004]

(& said "sorry guys")

[@YouFightLikeACow]

He recognized his son immediately. I love it.

[@zookytar]

It was amazing

[@Mutable_PageOfCups]

Lol I know! That was great

[@steelmagnolia5936]

Ray Romano is wonderful. Really refreshing to see an accomplished man in Hollywood who doesn't take himself too seriously, works hard at his craft and has been married to/had children with the same woman for decades.

[@taquitobandito6054]

Same with Al Pacino. You gotta love these Italians. They’re humble, friendly, kind, and yet they are amazing at their craft.

[@abomb1400]

“Jesus has twelve followers, he was ok” -Ray Romano This man is a legend

[@Regi869]

@Ant B It was a bloody joke

[@richb313]

@Ant B Sensitive, aren't you.

[@betzabethespinoza5983]

@Ant B show respect

[@mperry1329]

@Gregory Dunlop We are not to joke around with the name of Jesus and I don't know why he turned it into a joke in the first place. All that I know is that Ant B is overwhelmed with sin and has a hardened heart and he wants followers to come with him to stand against Christ Jesus. You will find these people everywhere throughout the You Tube and it is disrespectful that Ant B said what he said to start trouble.

[@mperry1329]

@Betzabeth Espinoza I agree !!!!!!!! Ant B needs to show more than respect, but he should get on his knees and ask for Christ to unharden his heart for what says against Christ Jesus. He is trying to find followers for his anti Christ movement. One other person did the same this here on this board

[@jbernaola1457]

Ray shakes hands with all the staff guys with the red t-shirt,that says a lot of the guy

[@Evanescoduil]

He said his son works there. He probably knows all of them already.

[@OSCARESCAPA]

I thought the same thing.👍👍🏆

[@rolandofgilead43]

@@Evanescoduil it's still respectful either way even if he has met them before

[@annaiorio4543]

I was going to write the same thing! I thought that was so nice of him!

[@jbernaola1457]

@@annaiorio4543 thanks

[@TayNez63]

Lmfao. That joke about his 19 year old coming home late was great

[@H0MY911]

u mean early

[@TayNez63]

@@H0MY911 after expected arrival is late

[@fishonbicycle]

@@TayNez63 only if you assume time is linear

[@witchfromthenorth5294]

An old joke of his.. he does it on Letterman too

[@dboyagod]

Lavitz he uses it a lot tho

[@mariama.1538]

I love Ray cuz he's literally famous for being himself... awkward, goofy and humble and his characters in acting are just literally himself with a different name. He's a genius

[@mikef6307]

And he shakes everyone's hand after the bit, very nice guy...

[@Kristina-ud2kw]

“Jesus had 12 followers and he was fine”😂🤣😂🤣 omg I love him

[@robsmith7567]

He was great in the Irishman. He should be in more roles like that.

[@alihaddi4099]

Yeah it was the first time I saw him in a serious role.

[@LiTTleGaBi21]

Ali Haddi Watch Vinyl. He is even better in it.

[@sid.d]

I recommend The Big Sick then. Amazing role.

[@shukis17]

Check him out in Get Shorty, a similar role he plays a Hollywood Agent he's very good at that.

[@memyselfkarenmei1701]

I love Ray, and I could see how he raised that boy. Humble and hard working!

[@livingthedream0527]

His 19 year old sounds like Kramer. Coming home at odd hours and responding with simple, disjointed, but effective responses.

[@maureenmckenna5220]

Ray Romano is one of those natural comedians whose observations of life are relatable to everyone. And, underneath it all, there is a kind, likable guy, who can give voice to us all.

[@bobcatbigpaws5597]

Just love him. Never heard him say one curse word. Just a good person. His kids are so sweet and good because of him.

[@bellaventimiglia1111]

“Everybody Loves Raymond” is still one of my fav shows! 🤗. Also, I luv when they do things with his sons...so funny!!! 😂🤣😂

[@robthedon5926]

The bull episode with Robert it’s one of the funniest tv show programs I’ve seen

[@madphantom92]

I can't believe he's 61.

[@OrcaSpace]

ikr he looks the same as he was in Everybody Loves Raymond

[@latsushi]

Carlos Santana wow, seriously wow

[@JimmyStruthers1000]

Carlos Santana HES 61!?!? HE LOOKS 44!!

[@sarad2659]

Black don't cra...oh...never mind

[@ADifferentVibe]

Carlos Santana WTF. I thought RR was late 40s

[@pronemanoldbutyoung5548]

I enjoy Rays self deprecation so much, what a nice fellow

[@johnulcer]

It was easy to dismiss Romano back at the height of his sitcom popularity, but I've heard numerous interviews with him over the years, and he comes off as very smart and considerate. I really enjoyed his performance in the TNT show Men of Certain Age, too. Looking forward to The Irishman.

[@LC-uz6em]

I loved Man of a Certain Age

[@ElBrillante4]

johnulcer he was good in Vinyl too

[@siobhanmulvey]

"the miracle of maybe" - perfect.

[@bonhipriya]

Aww he seems like a genuinely adorable human, and a lovable dad ❤️

[@robertahubert9155]

Raymond is so handsome can't believe he is as old as he is. Still looks so young. I am a fan of both these guys great comedians

[@txicocamotl]

He looks like in his early 40's but is 61.

[@carolgregg1598]

Love his show,love him.great human being.

[@sabya9314]

No way...he’s 61??

[@ricomendez5510]

Wow, that's pretty good. I hope to look that young by my 60s... Time flies, indeed 😳

[@chrisgrowski]

Paddleton was one of the most emotional movies I’ve ever seen

[@hiteshkumar2957]

Ray romano is the mixture of mark Ruffalo and Ed helms.

[@aks19880]

And zach braff

[@alexsamain812]

He's like a cooler Jerry seinfeld

[@sya8109]

He sounds like a mammoth.

[@BullitCake]

And Kermit the frog

[@jardyen958]

Don't ever say that. Ray is his own man

[@sarahjaded]

Why this Jimmy is better then the other Jimmy he’s laugh is more genuine with he’s guests😊🤣

[@bellaventimiglia1111]

Sarah Dinning He’s waaay funnier too!!! (I stopped watching Fallon a long time ago! 👎🏽). 😂🤣😂

[@sunsetrider45]

@@bellaventimiglia1111 Yeah, Fallon is pretty lame.

[@bridgieoh9326]

Fallon seems nervous when he laughs.

[@FramesPerSecond]

He’s got Guillermo!

[@swetagupta1901]

Fallon is king of fake laugh and fake comedy and tries very hard to be funny

[@xxwhispersxx2856]

They both look ten years younger than they are. Ray looks about 50 and Jimmy looks about 40.

[@viennamaree]

xxwhispersxx 💯

[@ItsaDaPope-a]

Hair dye.

[@loepesci5996]

They look the same age to me

[@julietteSoul]

Josh G and facials

[@MisssKayy]

They're rich!

[@howielong2835]

That interview was hilarious, almost everything out of Romano's mouth was a comedic gem.

[@yisroel5556]

Ray Romano is an amazing actor! He knows how to make a simple film into a majestic incredible of an art piece. This guy is incredible!

[@CoolHundo]

This guy is seriously funny

[@elizaheathen]

at the very end when he says, "sorry guys" and laughs shaking each of their hands you know Ray's a good dude

[@jamaicangirl2000]

Romano is always a good interview.

[@jonesy2892]

Ray is more likeable than anyone one else in the industry. Humble, funny and down-to-earth. Other actors need to take lessons.

[@KharisB.A]

Mystery bruise, bruise journal, can I lift them? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Ray is hilarious 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ryanpeck3760]

He's the same age now as Peter Boyle was when he started playing Frank! 😯

[@wallacerose8663]

Holy crap!

[@user-bl1zt9xg7f]

That is crazy but Peter looked like that in taxi driver in the 70s too

[@fireandblood2919]

RIP, Peter Boyle.

[@MayaMaya-ei6ml]

Mind blown

[@princesscl67]

🤯 🤯

[@damonjennings4792]

I will forever be jealous of Ray's hair.

[@vivianhamilton616]

Gorgeous isn't it.😍

[@vimenyavsezaebali]

It’s the simple things in life that are noticeable, like shaking everyone’s hand at the end, Ray Romano is good peoples

[@hayberdasher8625]

I love how he looks physically pained whenever he gets complimented

[@jaykanna7697]

He shook hands with all the guys in the end, not just Guillermo. Thats a genuine person right there :)

[@jhzc7193]

Does anyone know him from: “Everybody loves Raymond?”

[@smallworldafterall09]

OhmyGod❣️❣️❣️ Now you’re singing my song! I’m watching his son right now and they were 2 years old when the show started. Bittersweet.

[@electron7659]

Actually, that's the only place I know him from. Never seen his major films before.

[@marieintranuovo607]

Absolutely!

[@paulanogueira6640]

How can not everyone love Raymond,he’s just so humble and funny as heck 💖

[@fhowland]

Casting Romano as Bufalino was pure brilliance.

[@junebug80db31]

What a truly likable and funny guy! I love his facial expressions and reaction when he found out it was #4! You can really tell he adores his kids!

[@05LMFAO]

that bruise journal was featured in a everybody loves raymond episode lol

[@myrgo1648]

Ray is just one of my favorite people ever. I love when I see a Ray interview. Click instantly then look for more!

[@abadslife]

Loved his netflix special. Up until the last minute. His whole life is literally his family. What a great man. ❤

[@GustavoLopez-xi9ox]

I don’t know how much the prepare for this talk shows but Ray gave many great stand up comedy-wise jokes. Really funny man.

[@dazzlingpumppouches]

Love Ray Romano! My favorite Everybody Loves Raymond, one of the best shows of all time. It is one show that I watch that I will constantly get a laugh out of no matter how many times I have watched it. There are always a bunch of taped episodes on my dvr to get my daily Raymond fix.

[@ryu.2382]

Oh linda how i feel about it too. I love that show

[@Hiznogood]

Really looking forward to seeing the Irishman!

[@mehrwan7365]

He's a multi millionaire but still wears a 15$ casio. Says a lot about someone.

[@gomcocramp]

yeh that he's cheap af

[@holamoco]

@@gomcocramp haha

[@mehrwan7365]

@@gomcocramplol... that's one way of looking at it

[@headabovewater6118]

@@gomcocramp no he's humble and doesn't like waste his priorities are right

[@JT-fv6ih]

Not to be negative Nancy, but I hate when people make a exterior observation about someone and assume their priorities. For all that we know. He probably spends a 1,000 a night on hookers and alcohol, or on some other stupid stuff, who knows...I enjoy his talent and leave it at that.

[@haydenlane9600]

"For now"... Spoken like a true college kid

[@darshin95]

Paddleton is in fact, incredible.

[@blackspider1405]

He's a really great actor. His growth since Raymond has been incredible. I really like him

[@Nattymatty7]

Ray Romano is just so natural... I swear comedians must be the best friends to have lol

[@susanmaclean4424]

Just love this guy so much, so nice and humble. His son Matt seems so sweet as well.

[@Sean.Vosler]

side note - "the power of no" is a great book

[@sirshavesalot2189]

I’ve never been a huge fan of his but he really seems so heartfelt and genuine. Would love to meet him. Seems like such a caring and loving father.

[@slaywee]

and this is why Everybody Loves Raymond

[@keren.icehand]

Ray is so funny🤣 love him💜👍

[@thoughtfulsamosa6037]

LOL "The Power of No" was an Everybody Loves Raymond episode 😂

[@galshalev2931]

everybody *still* loves raymond!!! He's so funny!! The way he makes fun of himself..gotta love him! Made me burst into laughter a few times here❤🤣😂

[@JT-fv6ih]

Ray was one of my favorite comedian my and my child’s mother used to watch his show every night

[@sweetpie7329]

Dam Ray age like fine wine he looks better now than when he was younger

[@jollyheartjen]

Great interview. I laughed the whole way through. My 94 y.o. grandmother (RIP) watched his tv show every night and loved it. I loved that he had a spot on The Office and here he delivered several great comedic tidbits that now I have to subscribe to Netflix so I can watch his show!

[@dogood8661]

Ray Romano kept a bruise journal as Ray Barone as well as Ray Romano himself

[@Nicolas-uu3jr]

everybody still loves him ;)

[@uthrasriram9386]

Nice one!

[@meghnamanjunatha4707]

Ray's stories are always great !

[@bibie9462]

What a nice man. We need more like him.

[@Ndi1st]

This was such a great interview!

[@c-light7624]

Don’t think I ever clicked faster on a thumbnail. Ray’s a guaranteed laugh with good feels and I needed that 😌

[@mynamesnotrob]

Love Ray. Down to earth dude.

[@Trisha_B_done]

Nov 2020: spent last night watching any interview with Ray in it. Needed to lighten my heart in the middle of this contested election. Heard him mention Paddleton here. I went and watched. It was Fantastic!

[@mariaalvarez3451]

He’s the best! He’s a natural funny nice down to earth comedian

[@churchkyloren1703]

Happy Birthday Ray Romano. U look wise Manny. Seriously, I respect u. May the Peace be with u Manny. From Harlingen Texas. December 21, 1957 December 21, 2020 though December 21, 3020

[@rosannsupino5517]

Love Ray Romano. Not only so funny but so nice too.

[@stevewhittier3170]

Ray in the "Parenthood" series 👍👍‼

[@outoftheklosset]

I love how he instantly knew who was his son. 🤗❤️

[@PankajSingh-cd8tj]

I have watched Paddleton some time back, really liked it. Thank you..

[@deamian65]

I do wish Ray would hop on social just so it would be easier to let him know how much he and his years of work are appreciated.

[@milamaiagalhardo1599]

I absolutely loved Paddleton. Cried my eyes out, but it was worth every tear.

[@judypasqualone5392]

I just love him...watch ELR all the time & catch his interviews..so damn funny.

[@bradypowell2326]

Paddleton is in my top 10 of the year so far, such a great movie

[@naomigraham3585]

He really undersold Paddleton - it's a beautiful little movie.

[@mikeperry2525]

Happy Birthday Jimmy. Let the good times roll!

[@MJ18888]

Someone write “A Miracle of Maybe” right now!

[@nonyab5640]

Ace 1o7 I’ll think about it

[@francescogallego]

Wow Ray Romano is such a great actor I swear I did not even know that was him in that scene with Deniro. I smell an oscar nomination definitely possibly winning one to

[@Hyacinth000]

Lol, "Bruise Journal" from an episode of Everybody Love's Raymond.🤣🤣🤣❤️I love Ray so much.

[@vanamutt43]

lol..first time i've ever watched his interview, what a cool and hilarious man.. instant fan

[@guitarlearningtoplay]

Ray still got it!

[@hpygrl69]

Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci are legends. This is and will be an iconic movie. I have a feeling Ray Romano has been accepted into the new generation of respectable actors to play in an old school Italian mafia movie after his roll. 👏 It's a long way from Everyone Loves Raymond.

[@Producto101]

Paddleton was amazing. I bawled right through the end!

[@galshalev2931]

He's *61* say whaaaaaaaaaaat????? Unbelievable and also inconceivable!!!

[@NoName-gv1sg]

Ray of sunshine

[@Candice7]

Romano ! I love when he is on Kimmel🤗

[@bettymaugeri7316]

That was fun to watch!

[@sarj4918]

haha love this guy... everybody loves Ray!

[@xelamercedes]

I just watched The Irishman on Netflix (hence this clip shows up in my KZbin feed). Ray was perfect in that role and the film was very good. I love how authentic this guy is. The story about his 19-year-old must be relatable to most anyone who has lived with a 19-year-old kid....

[@dickianngarcia748]

Love how excited he got when he recognized him by height and touch.