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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.
And now after a nearly twenty year break, Schneider recently made a return to standup comedy with a world tour receiving rave reviews. He has also just released his first comedy album REGISTERED OFFENDER. The album which will be released in Australia features 16 tracks of sketch comedy with Rob performing every voice! “I wanted to wait until there was no money in the music biz!” Rob commented.
Schneider’s next movies to be released are Rob Hedden’s romantic comedy You May Not Kiss the Bride and he will also appear in Claire Kilner’s college comedy American Virgin. Rob recently completed principal photography on The Chosen One, a drama he 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 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. 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 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. Schneider was born and raised in San Francisco. He lives in the Los Angeles area.
Hollywood actor and comedian Rob Schneider’s four city tour across Australia has been rescheduled for February 2011 due to an unexpected scheduling conflict. Tickets from the November tour dates will be honoured for the rescheduled shows in February 2011 and there is no need to exchange tickets.
Fans unable to attend the rescheduled shows can receive a refund for their ticket(s) up until Wednesday 10 November 2010.
In Brisbane and Perth tickets for the original 7pm show will be valid for the rescheduled 7pm show. Tickets for the original 9:30pm show will be valid for the rescheduled 9:30pm show. In Melbourne tickets for the 19 November show will be valid for the 11 February show, tickets for the 20 November show will be valid for the 12 February show. In Sydney tickets for the 22 November show will be valid for the 13 February show and tickets for the 23 November show will be valid for the 14
February show.
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