Rob Schneider facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rob Schneider
Schneider at GalaxyCon Raleigh in 2019
Born	Robert Michael Schneider (1963-10-31) October 31, 1963 (age 61) San Francisco, California, U.S.
Education	San Francisco State University
Occupation	Actor comedian screenwriter
Years active	1987–present
Political party	Democratic (1984–2013) Republican (2013–2017) Independent (2017–present)
Spouse(s)	London King ​ ​ (m. 1988; div. 1990)​ Helena Schneider ​ ​ (m. 2002; div. 2005)​ Patricia Azarcoya Arce ​ (m. 2011)​
Children	3, including Elle King
Relatives	John Schneider (brother)

Robert Michael Schneider (born October 31, 1963) is an American actor and comedian. He is well-known for his stand-up comedy and his time on the TV show Saturday Night Live.

After leaving Saturday Night Live, Rob Schneider starred in many comedy movies. These include Deuce Bigalow: Male ... (1999), The Animal (2001), and The Benchwarmers (2006). He is also the father of singer Elle King.

Early Life

Rob Schneider was born in San Francisco, California. He grew up in Pacifica, a nearby town. His mom, Pilar, was a kindergarten teacher. His dad, Marvin, was a real estate broker.

Rob's father was Jewish, and his mother was Catholic. His grandma on his mother's side was from the Philippines. This mixed background often appears in his comedy. His older brother, John, is a producer. Rob finished high school in 1982 and then went to San Francisco State University.

Career Highlights

Starting Out in Comedy

Rob Schneider began doing stand-up comedy while he was still in high school. He performed at clubs in the Bay Area, like the Holy City Zoo. He was also a guest on local radio shows.

In 1987, he opened a show for comedian Dennis Miller. This led to Rob appearing on an HBO comedy special. After this, he became a writer for the TV show Saturday Night Live.

Saturday Night Live Years

Rob Schneider joined Saturday Night Live (SNL) as a writer in 1988. From 1990 to 1994, he was a main cast member. He played funny characters like "Tiny Elvis." He was also known for "Richard Laymer," the office worker who always said "Makin' Copies!"

Rob was featured in a video called The Bad Boys of Saturday Night Live. He was in it with other famous SNL comedians like Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, and Chris Farley.

Movies, TV Shows, and More

Rob Schneider on a USO tour in 2001

After SNL, Rob Schneider acted in many movies. These included Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Judge Dredd, and Demolition Man. He also had a part on the TV show Coach.

In 1999, he starred in the movie Deuce Bigalow: Male .... He then starred in The Animal, where his character gets animal powers. He also made a sequel, Deuce Bigalow: European .... This movie was not very popular, and Rob won a "Worst Actor" award for it.

In 2006, Rob was in the family comedy The Benchwarmers with David Spade and Jon Heder. He also appeared with Jim Henson's Muppets in Muppets from Space.

Rob Schneider directed his first movie, Big Stan, in 2008. In the film, he plays a man who learns martial arts to survive prison.

He has often worked with his friend Adam Sandler in many comedies. Some of these movies include The Waterboy, Grown Ups, and Hubie Halloween. In these films, Rob often plays funny characters. He is known for his catchphrase, "You can do it!", which he says in many of Sandler's movies. Adam Sandler even said the line in Rob's movie The Animal.

Rob has also appeared on popular TV shows like Seinfeld and Ally McBeal. He hosted the Teen Choice Awards in 2005.

In 2010, Rob released his first comedy album, Registered Offender. It had comedy sketches and songs. He also started doing stand-up comedy tours again around the world.

In 2012, Rob Schneider starred in the CBS sitcom Rob, which was based on his own life. Later, in 2015, he created, directed, and starred in Real Rob for Netflix. This show also featured his real-life wife, Patricia, and daughter, Miranda.

In 2021, Rob competed on The Masked Singer as "Hamster." He dedicated his performance to his wife and daughters. In 2022, he directed and starred in Daddy Daughter Trip with his wife and daughter Miranda.

Stand-up Comedy

Rob Schneider continues to perform stand-up comedy. In 2023, he performed at an event for the Senate Working Group.

Personal Life

Rob Schneider has a daughter named Elle King, who is a musician. She was born in 1989. In 2021, Elle King had a son, making Rob a grandfather.

In 1996, Rob started the Rob Schneider Music Foundation. This foundation helped bring music education back to elementary schools in Pacifica. It paid for teachers and bought instruments.

On April 23, 2011, Rob married television producer Patricia Azarcoya Arce. They have two daughters, Miranda Scarlett (born 2012) and Madeline Robbie (born 2016). The family supports the Mexican soccer team Tigres.

In 2023, Rob Schneider became a Catholic. He currently lives in Arizona.

Political Views

In 2013, Rob Schneider changed his political party. He switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party. He said he felt the Democratic Party in California was not working well for the state.

In 2017, he said he was an independent voter. This means he does not belong to a specific political party. He mentioned he leans more towards conservative ideas.

Views on Vaccinations

Rob Schneider has spoken out about childhood vaccinations. He has shared his personal views that he believes vaccinations have not been fully proven to be effective and that they may have side effects. It is important to know that these statements are not supported by scientific facts. Medical and scientific organizations agree that vaccines are safe and effective.

He has also expressed concerns about the government requiring vaccinations. He opposed two California laws that aimed to make it harder for parents to get exemptions from mandatory childhood vaccinations.

Filmography

Film

Television

Video Games

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Rob Schneider para niños