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Rob Schneider
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Rob Schneider is continuing his collaboration with Happy Madison Productions. Since meeting Adam Sandler on “Saturday Night Live,” he has worked on eight of the company’s films. He most recently starred in The Hot Chick and co-wrote and starred in Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo. He co-wrote and starred in The Animal and narrated the animated comedy 8 Crazy Nights. In addition, he co-starred with Sandler in The Waterboy, Big Daddy, Little Nicky and Mr. Deeds.
Born in San Francisco, Schneider began writing jokes as a teen, appearing at local venues including the Holy City Zoo. After cutting his teeth on the stage as the opening act for comedians Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld, he made his major network television debut in 1987 on “The David Letterman Show.” In 1990, “Saturday Night Live” producer Lorne Michaels saw his appearance on HBO’s “13th Annual Young Comedians Special.” He subsequently joined “SNL” for four seasons.
Schneider’s additional motion picture credits include Home Alone II and Down Periscope. Following 50 First Dates, Schneider joined the cast of Around the World in 80 Days for director Frank Coraci.
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