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.

Schneider recently completed production on Happy Madisons Grown Ups 2, the sequel of a comedy about five old friends reuniting 30 years after their high school graduation.

Schneider recently completed principal photography on The Chosen One, a drama he 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 is well known for his longtime relationship with Adam Sandler and Sandlers production company, Happy Madison. Schneider has starred in several Happy Madison projects, including Bedtime Stories, You Dont 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. Other film credits include 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 Schneiders appearance on HBOs 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. Born Michael Robert Schneider, he was born and raised in San Francisco and currently lives in the Los Angeles area.