Rob Riggle facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rob Riggle
Riggle at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con
Born	Robert A. Riggle Jr. (1970-04-21) April 21, 1970 (age 55) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Education	University of Kansas (BA) Webster University (MPA)
Occupation	Actor, comedian, retired U.S. marine officer
Years active	1998–present
Spouse(s)	Tiffany Riggle ​ ​ (m. 1999; separated 2020)​
Children	2
Military career
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps Reserve
Years of service	1990–2013
Rank	Lieutenant colonel
Battles/wars	Kosovo War War in Afghanistan Iraq War (USO)

Robert A. Riggle Jr. (born April 21, 1970) is an American actor, comedian, and a retired officer from the United States Marine Corps. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He joined the Marines in 1990 and later became a lieutenant colonel.

Rob Riggle has appeared in many movies and TV shows. He was a cast member on Saturday Night Live and a correspondent on The Daily Show. He also co-starred in the comedy-action series NTSF:SD:SUV::. Since 2012, he has been part of Fox NFL Sunday, doing comedy skits. Currently, he co-hosts the miniature golf game show Holey Moley on ABC.

Early Life and Education

Rob Riggle was born in Louisville, Kentucky. His parents are Sandra and Robert Allen Riggle. When he was two years old, his family moved to Overland Park, Kansas. He went to Shawnee Mission South High School, where he was active in the school's radio and TV stations. He was known for his humor and graduated in 1988.

After high school, he attended the University of Kansas. There, he studied Theater and Film. He also got his pilot's license. He graduated in 1992. Later, in 1997, he earned another degree from Webster University.

Military Service and Career

Riggle joined the Marines in 1990. He initially planned to become a pilot, but he decided to follow his dream of a comedy career instead. He was part of the United States Marine Corps Reserve. He often talked about his military experiences on The Daily Show. In 2007, he even went to Iraq to report for the show and entertain troops with the USO.

Riggle worked as a public affairs officer. He served in different places around the world, including Liberia, Kosovo, Albania, and Afghanistan. He reached the rank of lieutenant colonel. He received several awards for his service, including the Meritorious Service Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal. He retired from the Marine Corps Reserve on January 1, 2013, after 23 years of service.

Comedy and Acting Career

Early Comedy Work

Rob Riggle has often worked with comedian Rob Huebel. They performed together at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (UCBT) and were part of a comedy group called Respecto Montalban. One of their popular shows was Kung Fu Grip. They also appeared on TV shows like Best Week Ever and A2Z, which helped them become known to TV audiences.

In 2004, Riggle and Huebel auditioned for Saturday Night Live. Only Riggle was chosen to join the cast. After his time on Saturday Night Live, Riggle moved to Los Angeles to work on new projects with Huebel and other friends.

Saturday Night Live

Riggle was a featured cast member on Saturday Night Live during the 2004–2005 season. His first appearance was on October 2, 2004. He played various characters and impersonated famous people like Larry the Cable Guy and Toby Keith.

The Daily Show

In September 2006, Riggle joined The Daily Show as a regular correspondent. He became known for his funny segments, like "Marines in Berkeley," where he joked about peace activists.

During the 2008 Olympics, Riggle traveled to China to film special segments for The Daily Show. He left the show in December 2008. However, he made a surprise return in 2010 during an interview with Will Ferrell, continuing a running joke that host Jon Stewart was afraid of him.

Stand-up Comedy

Riggle performing in 2014

Before 2006, Riggle mostly did improvisational comedy. But then he decided to try stand-up comedy. He worked on his act in New York City and then toured colleges and comedy clubs. He often performed with John Oliver, who encouraged him to try stand-up. Riggle also had his own special on Comedy Central in 2010.

Other Acting Roles

Riggle has appeared in many movies and TV shows. In 2006, he was in the comedy film Talladega Nights with Will Ferrell. He also had a role in Step Brothers in 2008.

In 2010, Riggle and comedian Paul Scheer wrote and starred in sketches for the HBO show Funny or Die Presents. He also played the lead in a TV pilot called Home Game in 2011.

From 2011 to 2013, Riggle played "The President of the Navy" in the Adult Swim series NTSF:SD:SUV::. In 2012, he hosted the ESPY Awards. He also had a recurring role as Kevin Jesquire in the FX comedy series Wilfred. He played Gil Thorpe, a real estate rival, on the popular show Modern Family from 2012 until its final season in 2020.

In 2015, Riggle played Frank West in the film Dead Rising: Watchtower. From 2016, he took on the role of Colonel Sanders in KFC commercials. He has been co-hosting the miniature golf game show Holey Moley since 2019. In 2023, he voiced Glorlox, an alien bounty hunter, in the animated series My Dad the Bounty Hunter.

Fox NFL Sunday

Since September 9, 2012, Riggle has been a part of the Fox NFL Sunday pre-game show. He took over the comedy skits and predictions that were previously done by Frank Caliendo. He did not return to the show in 2020.

Personal Life

Rob Riggle married Tiffany on April 13, 1999. They have two children. They filed for divorce in October 2020.

Filmography

Film

Television

Images for kids

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  Riggle in 2008

See also

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