The veteran comedian of the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, Rob Schneider is known for his versatile talent as an actor, screenwriter, and director. Professional since 1987, the TV personality has opened his gateway leading to his empire on the big screen and TV.
To date, Schneider has appeared in many famous films like Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, The Hot Chick, The Benchwarmers, and Grown Ups. Alongside his career, Rob, married thrice, also makes headlined for his love life, especially his blissful relationship with his third wife Patricia Maya Schneider.
Early Life & Education
Born on October 31, 1963, in San Francisco, California, USA, Rob Schneider's birth name is Robert Michael Schneider.
Raised in the nearby suburb of Pacifica, his father Marvin Schneider was a real-estate broker while his mother Pilar Schneider is a former elementary school teacher. He is the youngest of 5 children including an older brother John, a producer, and a sister named April Schneider.
The 59 years old actor, Rob holds American nationality and is of mixed ethnic background; hails from the Philippines and American descent.
He attended Terra Nova High School (graduated in 1982) and then enrolled at San Francisco State University.
Professional Career
Rob started his career as a stand-up comedian in Bay Area nightclubs such as the Holy City Zoo and The Other Cafe. In 1987, Schneider performed on HBO's 13th Annual Young Comedians special which led him to join the late-night NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live as a writer.
Rob Schneider with his showbiz friend, Adam Sandler
SOURCE: Rob Schneider with his showbiz friend, Adam Sandler
Well, his career reached a height in 1988 after being hired by Saturday Night Live, where he was active from 1990-1994. His other notable TV appearances include Men Behaving Badly (1996-1997), Inside Amy Schumer (2013). As of 2019, he is working in the Netflix series Real Rob.
Also, Rob Schneider has worked in numerous movies like Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999), You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008), and Grown Ups (2010) alongside many stars like Adam Sandler, Kevin James, David Spade, and Macaulay Culkin.
Net Worth and Properties
With a successful career of over 32 years, Rob Schneider has earned himself a huge fortune and fame. As of now, the Saturday Night Live personality owns a net worth of around $20 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Rob Schneider owns a house in San Marino, California, which he bought in 2003 for $1.922 million. The property is spread in 4,690 sq. ft. and features 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
He also has a 2-bedroom apartment in San Francisco in Nob Hill.
Well, the American TV personality drives a Porsche Carrera Cabriolet, which has a starting price of $127,350.
The major source of his income is his TV career as well as acting. As reported, Schneider earned a salary of $1 million for his work in the film The Animal (2001). His highest-grossing movie was Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999); it grossed $92.9 million over the budget of $17 million.
Personal Life
Despite massive success in his career, Rob Schneider did experience some failure when it came to the relationship. The actor cum TV personality has been married thrice in his life and divorced twice, becoming the father to 3 children altogether.
Rob Schneider with his current wife, Patricia Maya
SOURCE: Rob Schneider with his current wife, Patricia
Currently, Rob lives with his third wife Patricia Maya Schneider, whom he married on April 23, 2011. Patricia is a Mexican TV producer.
The duo is together without any mishaps ever since their marriage and shares 2 children, both daughters: Miranda Scarlett Schneider (born on November 16, 2012) and Madeline Robbie Schneider (September 14, 2016).
Likewise, the love birds share a beautiful bond togeher and there is no sign of separation between them. Instead, the duo is seen flaunting their romance in every possible platforms. In a marital journey of 12 years, there is no recoed on their bitter relationships.
Let's Discuss Schneider's Past Relationships
Well, firstly, Schneider was in a marital relationship with American actress London King. They exchanged vows on September 25, 1988, and remained together for nearly 2 years, before divorcing on September 1, 1990.
While in a relationship, the duo welcomed daughter Elle King (born in 1989), who is now a professional singer, songwriter, and actress.
Also, he was married to his second wife Helena Schneider on October 1, 2002, however, divorced later without any undisclosed details.
Though the man faced some bad marriage experiences before, he has been able to maintain a strong bond with his current wife, patricia.
Controversies
Rob Schneider, a comedian and actor, has been involved in several controversies throughout his career.
One of the most notable controversies came in 2013 when he defended actor Mel Gibson's use of anti-Semitic language, calling it "not necessarily anti-Semitic" and stating that "we can't take every comment and parse it and say 'that's racist, that's sexist.'" He received criticism for his comments, with many people accusing him of downplaying the seriousness of Gibson's remarks.
In 2015, Schneider faced backlash for his comments on vaccines, in which he expressed skepticism about their safety and effectiveness. He also supported the anti-vaccination movement and claimed that pharmaceutical companies were conspiring to hide the dangers of vaccines from the public.
In 2020, Schneider was criticized for his stance on face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. He posted on social media that he would not be wearing a mask and questioned their effectiveness, which drew condemnation from many people who saw his stance as selfish and potentially harmful to public health.
Age, Height, Weight & Social Media
- Age- 59 as of April 2023
- Height- 5 ft. 3.5 inches (161 cm)
- Weight- 60 Kg (132 lbs)
- Has over 1.7 million followers on Instagram and 1.5 million followers on Twitter (as of now). His social media accounts are flooded with a glimpse of his comedy tours, personal life and more.
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