Rob Schneider is a renowned American actor and comedian. He has appeared in numerous comedies, television shows, and video games as well. Let’s move ahead and get to know more about his amazing life, net worth, profession, private life, and more.
Quick Bio
Robert Michael Scheider popularly known as Rob Schneider was born in San Francisco, California on October 31, 1963, however, grew up in the suburb of Pacifica. He was the youngest child of Marvin Schneider, a real estate broker, and Pilar Schneider, a former kindergarten teacher and ex-school board president. He has two elder siblings, April and John Schneider. Rob comes from a mixed background. His grandma was a Filipina, while his grandfather was a white American.
Education
Rob attended Terra Nova High School and passed out in 1982. He then enrolled at San Francisco State University. He was more interested in acting from childhood.
Personal Life
Schneider was first in a relationship with the former model London King. In 1989, they welcomed their daughter, Elle King who is a popular American musician, singer-songwriter, and actress. On September 1, 2021, Elle gave birth to a son named Lucky and made Schneider a grandfather.
On 23 April 2011, he married television producer Patricia Azarcoya Arce in Beverly Hills, California. The couple has two daughters, Miranda Scarlett, born in 2012, and Madeline Robbie Schneider, born in September 2016. Rob converted to Catholicism in 2023.
Career and Profession
Rob kicked off his career doing stand-up comedy in San Francisco. In 1987, he made his debut appearance on television, on HBO’s 13th Annual Young Comedians special, hosted by comedian Dennis Miller. From 1990 to 1994, he was part of the NBC sketch comedy series “Saturday Night Live.” He played the roles of “Tiny Elvis,” “Richard Laymer,” and “Orgasm Guy,” He is also featured in the video release “The Bad Boys of Saturday Night Live,” along with colleagues Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, David Spade, and Chris Farley.
He played many supporting roles in a series of movies including Judge Dredd, Surf Ninjas, Down Periscope, Demolition Man, etc. In 1996, Rob co-starred in the NBC sitcom “Men Behaving Badly.” He released his directorial debut, the comedy ‘Big Stan’ in some overseas markets during the fall of 2008, but it was released in the U.S. in early 2009.
Notable Works
- Saturday Night Live
- Daddy Daughter Trip
- The Masked Singer
- The Beverly Hillbillies
- Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
- Coach
- Surf Ninjas
- Men Behaving Badly
- Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo
Net Worth
As of 2024, Rob Schneider has accumulated a net worth of $8 million from his profession as a comedian, actor, screenwriter, and director.
Why Is He So Popular?
Rob became popular after writing and appearing in the NBC sketch comedy series “Saturday Night Live.” Moreover, he is well-known for his mind-blowing acting in various comedies, feature films, and sitcoms.
Social Media Presence
He is very active on social media. He is available on Instagram, X, and FB as well. Rob has amassed a fan following of 1.7M on X, while on Instagram, he has 2.2M followers. His followers on Facebook stand at 1.6M.
Conclusion
Rob Schneider is an excellent comedian, actor, director, and screenwriter. He has achieved fame and success through hard work, dedication, and commitment.
