Robert Barone is the older brother of Ray Barone and the son of Frank and Marie Barone. He is a police officer and a tall, fairly awkward fellow who loves his little brother but is pretty jealous of the kind of attention and adoration he gets -- particularly from their mother. Robert also feels insecure and inadequate compared to Ray on a professional level, feeling as though Ray has achieved more.The two brothers often fight and pick on each other like they're children, but Robert truly loves and respects Ray. He is a caring uncle to Ray's children and is seen defending his little brother when others speak badly of him. Robert thinks Ray is a solid father, even if he follows in the pattern set by his own father of working too much and not engaging with his children enough. Robert has a strong relationship with Ray's wife Debra, as well, as the two often talk each other through problems they are facing.Robert is divorced and is generally unlucky at love. He's 6-foot-8 and has a string of quirks, such as a habit of touching his food to his chin before he eats it. Robert dates Debra's best friend Amy, with whom he has an on-again, off-again relationship.