Rob Schneider
Rob Schneider | |
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Schneider in 2025 | |
| Born | Robert Michael Schneider October 31, 1963 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1987–present |
| Political party | Democratic (1984–2013) Republican (2013–2017) Independent (2017–present) |
| Spouses | London King
(m. 1988; div. 1990)Helena Schneider
(m. 2002; div. 2005)Patricia Azarcoya Arce
(m. 2011; sep. 2025) |
| Children | 3, including Elle King |
| Relatives | John Schneider (brother) |
| Website | robschneider |
Robert Michael Schneider (/ˈʃnaɪdər/ SHNY-dər; born October 31, 1963) is an American actor and comedian. He rose to prominence as a cast member on NBC's Saturday Night Live (1990–1994), where he earned three Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
Following his time on SNL, Schneider transitioned to film, starring in several popular comedies, including Down Periscope (1996), Big Daddy (1999), The Animal (2001), The Hot Chick (2002), and Grown Ups (2010). His best known starring role is as Deuce Bigalow in Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999) and its sequel Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo (2005).
Schneider has also made guest appearances on numerous television shows and has pursued stand-up comedy throughout his career. He is the father of singer Elle King.