Rob Riley
- Known For
- Acting
- Birthplace
- Long Grove, Illinois, USA
- Died
- August 8, 2025
- Active Years
- 1975–2010 (36 Years)
- Total Credits
- 17 credits in database
Biography
Rob Riley was an American actor, writer, and improvisational comedian born on April 6, 1945, in Long Grove, Illinois. He began his career in the Chicago improv scene, joining the Second City improv troupe during the 1980s, where he worked alongside Jim Belushi, Tim Kazurinsky, and George Wendt. Active in the Chicago theater scene, his stage credits included productions of The Mystery Circle and Cadillac. Riley served as a writer for Saturday Night Live between 1984 and 1985. His film and television work included appearances in Number One with a Bullet, Chicago Fire, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Groundhog Day, in which he played the radio DJ whose voice wakes up Bill Murray's character. He was married to Nonie Newton-Riley and died on August 8, 2025.
Career overview
Rob Riley was an American actor, writer, and improvisational comedian who was born in Long Grove, Illinois, on April 6, 1945. He began his career in the Chicago improv scene, eventually joining the Second City improv troupe in the 1980s. During his time in Chicago, he worked alongside Jim Belushi, Tim Kazurinsky, and George Wendt, and made a name for himself in the local theater scene with productions including The Mystery Circle and Cadillac. In addition to his stage work, Riley served as a writer for Saturday Night Live between 1984 and 1985.
Throughout his career, Riley accumulated various television and film credits. He appeared in the 1987 film Number One with a Bullet, played a DJ whose voice wakes up Bill Murray's character each day via a radio alarm clock in the 1993 film Groundhog Day, and appeared in the 2010 film A Nightmare on Elm Street. He also made an appearance in the television series Chicago Fire. Riley, who was married to Nonie Newton-Riley, passed away on August 8, 2025, in the United States at the age of 80.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
17 titles- A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) as Minister
- Ri¢hie Ri¢h (1994) as President
- Groundhog Day (1993) as D.J. (voice)
- Prelude to a Kiss (1992) as Mr. Sokol
- Number One with a Bullet (1987) Writer
- Mutant Video (1986)
- Tab Lloyd: Investigative Reporter (1985) as Tab Lloyd
- Tab Lloyd: Investigative Reporter (1985) Writer
- Sugar or Plain (1984) as Jyrkow
- Will: G. Gordon Liddy (1982)
- Bill Murray Live from the Second City (1980) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Ice Cream Parlor Clerk (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Juror (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Nazi (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Doctor (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Emperor Tiberius' Servant (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) Writer
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What movies or TV shows is Rob Riley best known for?
Rob Riley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010), Ri¢hie Ri¢h (1994), Groundhog Day (1993), March of the Penguins (2005).
When and where was Rob Riley born?
Rob Riley was born in Long Grove, Illinois, USA. They passed away on August 8, 2025.
How many credits does Rob Riley have?
Rob Riley has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2010.
What is Rob Riley's background in cinema and television?
Rob Riley was an American actor, writer, and improvisational comedian born on April 6, 1945, in Long Grove, Illinois. He began his career in the Chicago improv scene, joining the Second City improv troupe during the 1980s, where he worked alongside Jim Belushi, Tim Kazurinsky, and George Wendt. Active in the Chicago th...
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