Rob Schneider
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 31, 1963 in San Francisco, California, USA
- Active Years
- 1975–2026 (52 Years)
- Total Credits
- 171 credits in database
Biography
Robert Michael Schneider, pronounced SHNY‑dar, was born on October 31, 1963, in San Francisco, California. An American male actor and comedian, he first gained national attention as a cast member on NBC’s Saturday Night Live from 1990 to 1994, earning three Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his work there. After leaving SNL he moved into film, starring in comedies such as Down Periscope (1996), Big Daddy (1999), The Animal (2001), The Hot Chick (2002) and Grown Ups (2010). His most recognized role is the title character in Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999) and its sequel Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo (2005). Schneider has also appeared as a guest on numerous television programs and pursued stand‑up comedy.
Career overview
Robert Michael Schneider was born on October 31, 1963, in San Francisco, California. He began his public career as a comedian and actor, gaining national attention as a cast member of NBC's Saturday Night Live from 1990 through 1994. During his four‑year tenure on the sketch‑comedy series, Schneider received three nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award. He is also credited under the names Robert Schneider and Robert “Rob” Sch.
After leaving SNL, Schneider moved into feature films, appearing in a series of commercially successful comedies. His film credits include Down Periscope (1996), the family comedy Big Daddy (1999), and the lead role of Deuce Bigalow in Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999) and its sequel Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo (2005). He continued to headline comedic projects such as The Animal (2001), The Hot Chick (2002), and later joined the ensemble cast of Grown Ups (2010).
In addition to his film work, Schneider has made guest appearances on numerous television programs and has pursued a career in stand‑up comedy. His acting résumé, as recorded by major databases, lists more than one hundred thirty credited performances across film and television.
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Full Filmography
171 titles- Kill Tony: Once Upon a Time in Texas (2026) as Self
- Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) as Tricycle Cowboy
- Rob Schneider: I Really Love You (2025) as Himself
- Rob Schneider: I Really Love You (2025) Writer
- The Tucker Carlson Show (2024) as Self - Guest
- Adam Sandler: Love You (2024) as Self
- Dead Wrong (2024) as Ethan Boggs
- Triumph Presents: Let's Make a Poop Live (2024) as Self
- Leo (2023) as Principal (voice)
- Chip Chilla (2023) as Chum Chum Chilla (voice)
- The Dinosaur Hour (2023) as Self
- The Dinosaur Hour Extra (2023)
- Rob Schneider: Woke Up in America (2023) as Himself
- Rob Schneider: Woke Up in America (2023) Writer
- Home Team (2022) as Jamie
- Daddy Daughter Trip (2022) as Larry Bublé
- Daddy Daughter Trip (2022) Director
- The One and Only Dick Gregory (2021) as Self
- Pups Alone (2021) as Jose (voice)
- The Wrong Missy (2020) as Komante
- Hubie Halloween (2020) as Richie Hartman
- Hubie Halloween (2020) Co-Producer
- Best of Stand-up 2020 (2020) as Self
- Rob Schneider: Asian Momma, Mexican Kids (2020)
- Rob Schneider: Asian Momma, Mexican Kids (2020) Screenplay
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Self
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Hamster
- Lights Out with David Spade (2019) as The Richmeister
- Lights Out with David Spade (2019) as Self - Panelist
- GQ Presents: Iconic Characters (2018) as Self
- Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh (2018) as Self
- Steve (2017) as Self
- Sandy Wexler (2017) as Firuz
- Norm of the North (2016) as Norm (voice)
- Pixels (2015) as Q*Bert (voice) (uncredited)
- Lip Sync Battle (2015) as Self
- Real Rob (2015) as Rob
- Real Rob (2015) Creator
- The Ridiculous 6 (2015) as Ramon
- Pups United (2015) as Benny (voice)
- Max Amini: Authentically Absurd (2015) as Himself
- Max Amini: Authentically Absurd (2015) Director
- OMG, I'm a Robot! (2015) as Robo Joseph
- Jungle Shuffle (2014) as Chuy (voice)
- Wings: Sky Force Heroes (2014) as Fred (voice)
- Shelby: The Dog Who Saved Christmas (2014) as Shelby (Voice)
- 3 Still Standing (2014)
- InAPPropriate Comedy (2013) as J.D.
- Rob Schneider: Soy Sauce and the Holocaust (2013) as Himself
- Rob Schneider: Soy Sauce and the Holocaust (2013) Executive Producer
- Frog Kingdom (2013) as Additional Voices (voice)
- The Reef 2: High Tide (2012) as Nerissa (voice)
- Dino Time (2012) as Dodger (voice)
- The Outback (2012) as Johnny (voice)
- ¡Rob! (2012) as Rob
- ¡Rob! (2012) Creator
- You May Not Kiss the Bride (2011) as Ernesto
- Hot in Cleveland (2010) as Chill
- Grown Ups (2010) as Rob Hilliard
- The Chosen One (2010) as Paul
- The Chosen One (2010) Director
- The Chosen One (2010) Writer
- The Chosen One (2010) Producer
- 2010 San Francisco Giants: The Official World Series Film (2010) as narrator
- Wild Cherry (2009) as Nathan McNicol
- American Virgin (2009) as Ed Curtzman
- You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008) as Salim Yousfobdal
- Bedtime Stories (2008) as Chief Running Mouth / Pickpocket
- American Crude (2008) as Bill
- Big Stan (2007) as Big Stan
- Big Stan (2007) Director
- Big Stan (2007) Producer
- I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007) as Asian Minister (uncredited)
- Juliana and the Medicine Fish (2007)
- Little Man (2006) as Dinosaur Rex
- Click (2006) as Prince Habeeboo (uncredited)
- Grandma's Boy (2006) as Yuri
- The Benchwarmers (2006) as Gus
- Shark Bait (2006) as Nerissa (voice)
- Kings of Comedy USA (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- Comedy Club Shoot-out: Vol. 1 (2006) as Self
- The Longest Yard (2005) as Punky
- Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo (2005) as Deuce Bigalow
- Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo (2005) Screenplay
- The Showbiz Show with David Spade (2005)
- The Aristocrats (2005) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Paul O'Grady Show (2004)
- 50 First Dates (2004) as Ula
- On Air with Ryan Seacrest (2004) as Self
- Around the World in 80 Days (2004) as San Francisco Hobo
- Live at Johnny's (2004)
- Real Time with Bill Maher (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- The Electric Piper (2003) as Rinky-Dink-Dink (voice)
- Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley (2003) as Various (archive footage) (uncredited)
- American Idol (2002) as Self
- The Hot Chick (2002) as Jessica
- The Hot Chick (2002) Writer
- RI:SE (2002)
- Mr. Deeds (2002) as Nazo the Italian Delivery Man (uncredited)
- Eight Crazy Nights (2002) as Chinese Waiter / Narrator (voice)
- Johnny Vaughan Tonight (2002) as Self
- Primetime Glick (2001)
- The Animal (2001) as Marvin Mange
- The Animal (2001) Co-Producer
- The Animal (2001) Screenplay
- Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored (2001) as Self
- VH1 News Special: Grunge (2001) as Self (archive footage)
- The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner (2001) as Self
- Little Nicky (2000) as The Townie
- Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 1997 (2000) as Self - Host
- Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 1997 (2000) Writer
- Rove (1999) as Self
- Big Daddy (1999) as Delivery Guy
- Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999) as Deuce Bigalow
- Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999) Screenplay
- Muppets from Space (1999) as TV Producer
- SNL: The Best of Adam Sandler (1999) as Various Characters (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Martin Short Show (1999)
- Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self
- The Waterboy (1998) as Townie
- Knock Off (1998) as Tommy Hendricks
- Susan's Plan (1998) as Steve
- Bad Boys of Saturday Night Live (1998) as Self / Various (archive footage)
- Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman (1998) as Self / Various Characters
- Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 1998 (1998) as Self/Host
- Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 1998 (1998) Writer
- The View (1997) as Self
- Ally McBeal (1997) as Ross Fitzsimmons
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self - Guest
- Men Behaving Badly (1996) as Jamie Coleman
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) as Self
- Down Periscope (1996) as Lt. Marty Pascal
- The Adventures of Pinocchio (1996) as Volpe
- Judge Dredd (1995) as Herman 'Fergee' Ferguson
- Stallone's Law: The Making of 'Judge Dredd' (1995) as Himself
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Demolition Man (1993) as Erwin
- Demolition Man (1993) as Erwin (uncredited)
- The Beverly Hillbillies (1993) as Woodrow Tyler
- Buddy (1993) as Dude 1
- Surf Ninjas (1993) as Iggy
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Self
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Self - Guest
- Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) as Cedric
- Necessary Roughness (1991) as Chuck Neiderman
- Seinfeld (1989) as Bob Grossberg
- Coach (1989) as Leonard Kraleman
- Martians Go Home (1989) as Voyeur Martian
- The 13th Annual Young Comedians Show (1989)
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)
- 227 (1985)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Various Characters
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Various (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Gang Member (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Servant (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) Writer
- Leo 2
- Wildchat
- Grown Ups 3 as Rob Hillard
- Amor es amor as Julian Rodin
- Amor es amor Director
- Pledge Trip
- The Animal 2 as Marvin Mange
- The Animal 2 Producer
- The Animal 2 Writer
- The Animal 2 Director
- The Animal 2 Characters
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rob Schneider best known for?
Rob Schneider is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Kill Tony: Once Upon a Time in Texas (2026), Happy Gilmore 2 (2025), The Tucker Carlson Show (2024), Adam Sandler: Love You (2024).
When and where was Rob Schneider born?
Rob Schneider was born on October 31, 1963 in San Francisco, California, USA.
How many credits does Rob Schneider have?
Rob Schneider has accumulated over 171 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2026.
What is Rob Schneider's background in cinema and television?
Robert Michael Schneider, pronounced SHNY‑dar, was born on October 31, 1963, in San Francisco, California. An American male actor and comedian, he first gained national attention as a cast member on NBC’s Saturday Night Live from 1990 to 1994, earning three Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his work there. After lea...
Rob Schneider by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- On Air with Ryan Seacrest (2004) as Self — aged about 40
- Seinfeld (1989) as Bob Grossberg — aged about 25
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Self — aged about 55
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Hamster — aged about 55
- Rove (1999) as Self — aged about 35
- Leo (2023) as Principal (voice) — aged about 59
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