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Rob Schneider

Emmy-nominated
actor Rob Schneider, well known for his trademark blend of character and
comedic acting, has broadened his focus to include directing, producing and
writing. After a nearly twenty year break, Schneider recently made a return to
standup. He is receiving rave reviews for his international comedy tour which
was just extended through spring 2011. He recently released his first comedy album Registered Offender to coincide with the tour. In September, Schneider
will release The Chosen One, a drama he directed and also co-wrote. He stars as
a man whose life is about to change after reaching the end of his rope.
Schneider also co-produces with John Schneider through their production company
From Out of Nowhere. Schneider will next voice the title role of Norm, in Norm
of the North
, an animated film for Lionsgate. He most recently starred in the summer
hit Grown Ups for Sony. Schneider is well known for his longtime relationship
with Adam Sandler and Sandler’s production company, Happy Madison. Schneider
has starred in several Happy Madison projects, including Bedtime Stories, You Don’t Mess with the Zohan, The Benchwarmers, 50 First Dates, The Longest Yard,
Eight Crazy Nights, Little Nicky
and Mr. Deeds. Also for Happy Madison, Schneider
co-wrote and starred in Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo, Deuce Bigalow: Male
Gigolo, The Hot Chick
and The Animal. His other film credits include Big Stan,
Shark Bait, The Waterboy
and Big Daddy. Schneider began writing jokes as a
teenager, appearing at local venues. After opening for comedians such as Jay
Leno and Jerry Seinfeld, he made his major network television debut in 1987 on
The David Letterman Show. In 1990 Lorne Michaels saw Schneider’s appearance on
HBO’s 13th Annual Young Comedians Special and hired him to be a regular on
Saturday Night Live. During his four seasons at SNL, Schneider was nominated
for three Emmys and a Peabody Award
. Schneider is an active supporter of
several charities. He founded The Rob Schneider Music Foundation, which helps
provide music education for middle school and high school students.



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