Rob Schneider Overview

A native of San Francisco, Rob Schneider was the youngest of five children and was brought up by his Filipino mother and Jewish father. He began writing jokes at age 15, in addition to appearing at local comedy club venues. He was inspired through the albums and films of Monty Python, Richard Pryor, Gene Wilder and Peter Sellers. After graduating from Pacifica's Terra Nova High School, he got his first break when he appeared on "Late Night with David Letterman." While trying to make a name for... See All