Robert Schimmel Wiki Biography
Robert George “Bob” Schimmel was an American stand-up comedian whose material was often X-rated and controversial. He was perhaps best known for his comedy albums and his appearances on HBO and The Howard Stern Show. Schimmel is number 76 on the 2004 program Comedy Central P…
| Full Name | Robert Schimmel |
| Net Worth | $2 Million |
| Date Of Birth | January 16, 1950, The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States |
| Died | September 3, 2010, Scottsdale, Arizona, United States |
| Place Of Birth | The Bronx |
| Profession | Comedian, Actor, Screenwriter, Television Producer, Writer |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| Spouse | Melissa Schimmel (m. 2000–2010), Vicki Schimmel (m. 1977–2000) |
| Children | Jessica Schimmel, Aaliyah Schimmel, Derek Schimmel, Jacob Schimmel, Sam Schimmel, Max Schimmel |
| Parents | Otto Schimmel, Betty Schimmel, Weird TV Commercials, My Daughter’s Computer, I’m So Good in Bed |
| Siblings | Jeff Schimmel, Sandy Schemmel, Weird TV Commercials, My Daughter’s Computer, I’m So Good in Bed |
| Nicknames | Bob Schimmel , Schimmel, Robert , Robert George Schimmel |
| IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0771790 |
| Albums | Unprotected, Comes Clean”, Reserection, If You Buy This CD, I Can Get This Car |
| Quote | |
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| 1 | [After surviving a heart attack in 2000]: You know you’re out of shape when you have a heart attack when you’re watching television. |
| Fact | |
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| 1 | Wrote jokes for Jimmie Walker in the 1970’s. |
| 2 | He survived a battle with non-Hodgkins lymphoma and cirrhosis. |
| 3 | He relocated from Phoenix, Arizona where he worked as a stereo salesman to Los Angeles, California in 1980 to pursue a comedy career. |
| 4 | He served in the United States Air Force during which he contracted Hepatitis C during a blood transfusion. |
| 5 | Father of two sons; Max Schimmel and Sam Schimmel, with his second wife, Melissa. |
| 6 | Son of Otto Schimmel and Betty Schimmel of the Bronx, New York; brother of Jeff Schimmel and Sandy Schimmel; father of four children with his first wife, Vicki Schimmel – two daughters, Jessica Schimmel and Aliyah Schimmel and two sons, Jacob Schimmel and Derek Schimmel. |
| 7 | Domestic abuse charges for beating his wife Melissa have been dropped due to insufficient evidence [May 21, 2009]. |
| 8 | Robert met his wife, Melissa, through his daughter Jessica Schimmel. Melissa was Jessica’s best friend. |
| 9 | Father of Jessica Schimmel. |
| 10 | Auditioned for the role of “George” on Seinfeld (1989). Told creator Larry David that the script was not funny. |
| 11 | Diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, delaying the start of his series. [2000] |
| 12 | His son, Derek Schimmel, died of leukemia at the age of 11. |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Schimmel: Life Since Then | 2009 | TV Movie | |
| Schimmel | 2000 | TV Movie | |
| Robert Schimmel: Unprotected | 1999 | TV Special documentary uncredited | |
| Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist | 1997 | TV Series additional material – 1 episode | |
| HBO First Look | 1994 | TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode | |
| Guilty as Charged | 1994 | TV Movie | |
| The Making of ‘Blankman’ | 1994 | TV Movie | |
| In Living Color | TV Series 5 episodes writer – 29 episodes, 1992 – 1993 | ||
| Hard Core in the Big Apple | 1990 | TV Movie | |
| Nothin’ Goes Right | 1988 | TV Movie uncredited | |
| Paul Rodriguez Live!: I Need the Couch | 1986 | TV Special documentary | |
| Dirty Dirty Jokes | 1984 | Video |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Seduction | 2015 | completed | The Rat |
| A Bad Situationist | 2008 | Video | Bob |
| The Pitts | 2003 | TV Series | Clerk |
| Crank Yankers | 2003 | TV Series | Robert |
| Scary Movie 2 | 2001 | Cab Driver | |
| The Simpsons | 2001 | TV Series | Prisoner |
| Schimmel | 2000 | TV Movie | Robert Schimmel |
| Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist | 1997 | TV Series | Robert |
| A Low Down Dirty Shame | 1994 | The John | |
| Blankman | 1994 | Officer | |
| Joe’s Life | 1993 | TV Series | Walter |
| The Bobby & Larry Show | 1990 | TV Movie | Jay Friendly |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Schimmel: Life Since Then | 2009 | TV Movie executive producer | |
| Schimmel | 2000 | TV Movie producer | |
| Robert Schimmel: Unprotected | 1999 | TV Special documentary executive producer | |
| Guilty as Charged | 1994 | TV Movie executive producer | |
| Hard Core in the Big Apple | 1990 | TV Movie executive producer |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Comedy | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
| I Am Comic | 2010 | Documentary | Himself |
| Make My Day | 2009 | TV Series | Himself |
| Late Night with Conan O’Brien | 1995-2009 | TV Series | Himself |
| Robert Schimmel: Life Since Then | 2009 | TV Movie | Himself |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2008 | TV Series | Himself |
| Howard Stern on Demand | 2006-2008 | TV Series | Himself / Himself (segment “Fred”) |
| Last Comic Standing | 2007 | TV Series | Himself |
| Live at Gotham | 2007 | TV Series | Himself – Host |
| Last Stop Kew Gardens | 2006 | Video documentary | |
| Extreme Makeover: Home Edition | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| Weekends at the DL | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Daily Buzz | 2005 | TV Series | |
| E! 101 Most Starlicious Makeovers | 2004 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Howard Stern | 1997-2003 | TV Series | Himself |
| Uncensored Comedy: That’s Not Funny! | 2003 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Ask Rita | 2003 | TV Series | Himself |
| Just for Laughs | 2002 | TV Series | Himself |
| Robert Schimmel: Unprotected | 1999 | TV Special documentary | Himself |
| The Howard Stern Radio Show | 1999 | TV Series | Himself |
| Hollywood Squares | 1999 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Daily Show | 1996-1999 | TV Series | Himself |
| Adult Video News Awards 1998 | 1998 | Video documentary | Himself – Host |
| Live at Jongleurs | 1997 | TV Series | Himself – Comedian |
| Guilty as Charged | 1994 | TV Movie | Himself |
| The Fractured Film Awards | 1992 | TV Special | Himself |
| In Living Color | 1990 | TV Series | Himself |
| Hard Core in the Big Apple | 1990 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Nothin’ Goes Right | 1988 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Paul Rodriguez Live!: I Need the Couch | 1986 | TV Special documentary | Mr. Feldo |
| Dirty Dirty Jokes | 1984 | Video | Himself |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time | 2004 | TV Mini-Series | Himself #76 |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | American Comedy Award | American Comedy Awards, USA | Funniest Male Stand-Up Comic |