History of Rob Schneider in Timeline

Robert Michael Schneider, an American actor, comedian, and controversial anti-vaccine activist, gained recognition through stand-up comedy before rising to fame on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" (SNL). His work on SNL, from 1988 to 1994, garnered him three Primetime Emmy Award nominations.

October 31, 1963: Birth of Rob Schneider

Rob Schneider was born in San Francisco, California on October 31, 1963.

1982: Graduation from Terra Nova High School

Rob Schneider graduated from Terra Nova High School in 1982.

1987: Television Debut

Rob Schneider made his debut television appearance in 1987 on "HBO's 13th Annual Young Comedians."

1988: Saturday Night Live Debut

Rob Schneider began his time on the NBC sketch comedy show, "Saturday Night Live," in 1988.

1989: Birth of Elle King

Elle King, Rob Schneider's daughter with former model London King, was born in 1989.

1990: Joins "Saturday Night Live" Cast

Rob Schneider officially joined the cast of "Saturday Night Live" in 1990.

1994: Departure from Saturday Night Live

Rob Schneider departed from the cast of "Saturday Night Live" in 1994.

1994: Featured in "The Bad Boys of Saturday Night Live"

Rob Schneider was featured in the comedy release, "The Bad Boys of Saturday Night Live" alongside Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, David Spade, and Chris Farley, in 1994.

1996: Establishment of the Rob Schneider Music Foundation

In 1996, Schneider founded the Rob Schneider Music Foundation, which revived music education in Pacifica's elementary schools. The foundation funded teachers' salaries and provided instruments and equipment, revitalizing programs that had been absent for years.

1996: "Men Behaving Badly" Premieres

Rob Schneider co-starred in the American adaptation of the British sitcom "Men Behaving Badly," which premiered in 1996 and ran for two seasons.

1998: Appearance in "The Waterboy"

Rob Schneider appeared alongside Adam Sandler in "The Waterboy," which was released in 1998.

1999: Appearance in "Muppets from Space"

Rob Schneider appeared alongside Jim Henson's Muppets in the film "Muppets from Space," which was released in 1999.

1999: Release of "Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo"

Rob Schneider starred in the comedy "Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo," which was released in 1999.

September 11, 2001: Performs on USO Tour

Rob Schneider went on a USO tour to support U.S. troops two months after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

2001: Release of "The Animal"

Rob Schneider starred in the comedy film "The Animal" in 2001.

2002: Voice Role in "Eight Crazy Nights"

Rob Schneider narrated and voiced a character in Adam Sandler's animated film, "Eight Crazy Nights," in 2002.

2002: Release of "The Hot Chick"

Rob Schneider starred in the film "The Hot Chick," alongside Rachel McAdams in her film debut, in 2002.

2004: Appearance in "Around the World in 80 Days"

Rob Schneider appeared in the 2004 remake of "Around the World in 80 Days."

2005: Hosts Teen Choice Awards

Rob Schneider hosted the Teen Choice Awards in 2005.

2005: Release of "Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo"

Rob Schneider reprised his role in the sequel "Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo" in 2005.

2005: Worst Actor Razzie Award

Rob Schneider won a Worst Actor Razzie Award for his performance in "Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo."

2006: Release of "The Benchwarmers"

Rob Schneider co-starred with fellow "SNL" alumni David Spade and Jon Heder in the comedy "The Benchwarmers," which was released in 2006.

July 24, 2007: Guest Appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno"

Rob Schneider impersonated actress Lindsay Lohan on the July 24, 2007, episode of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno."

2007: Cameo in "I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry"

Rob Schneider had an uncredited cameo in the film "I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry" in 2007.

2007: Release of "Big Stan"

Rob Schneider starred in "Big Stan," which was released in 2007.

2008: Appearance in "You Don't Mess With the Zohan"

Rob Schneider appeared in the film "You Don't Mess With the Zohan" in 2008.

2008: International Release of "Big Stan"

Rob Schneider's directorial debut, "Big Stan," was released in some overseas markets in 2008.

2009: U.S. Release of "Big Stan"

Rob Schneider's directorial debut, "Big Stan," was released in the U.S. in early 2009.

July 2010: Releases Debut Comedy Album, "Registered Offender"

Rob Schneider released his debut comedy album, "Registered Offender," in July 2010.

2010: Appearance in "Grown Ups"

Rob Schneider appeared alongside Adam Sandler in "Grown Ups," which was released in 2010.

April 23, 2011: Schneider Marries Patricia Azarcoya Arce

On April 23, 2011, Rob Schneider married television producer Patricia Azarcoya Arce in Beverly Hills, California.

January 12, 2012: "Rob" Premieres on CBS

Rob Schneider starred in the CBS sitcom "Rob," which premiered on January 12, 2012, and ran for eight episodes.

September 28, 2012: Schneider Advocates for Vaccine Exemptions

On September 28, 2012, Rob Schneider joined California State Assemblyman Tim Donnelly at the "Medical Freedom Rally." They urged Governor Jerry Brown to veto Assembly Bill 2109, which aimed to make philosophical exemptions from mandatory childhood vaccinations harder to obtain. While the bill passed, Governor Brown instructed the Department of Health to incorporate a religious exemption and ensure the process wasn't overly burdensome for parents.

2012: Birth of Miranda Scarlett Schneider

Rob Schneider and Patricia's first child, Miranda Scarlett Schneider, was born in 2012.

2013: Schneider Switches to the Republican Party

In 2013, Rob Schneider switched his political affiliation from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party, expressing dissatisfaction with California's Democratic supermajority.

2014: Schneider Endorses Tim Donnelly

Rob Schneider endorsed Republican candidate Tim Donnelly in the 2014 California gubernatorial election.

2014: Dropped by State Farm Insurance

Rob Schneider was dropped as a spokesperson for State Farm Insurance due to his anti-vaccination views in 2014.

2015: Schneider Opposes California Vaccination Laws

Rob Schneider actively opposed the passing of California Assembly Bill 2109 and California Senate Bill 277 in 2015. Both laws sought to tighten childhood vaccination exemption policies.

2015: "Real Rob" Premieres on Netflix

Rob Schneider produced, directed, and starred in the sitcom "Real Rob," which premiered on Netflix in 2015.

May 2016: Guest Appearance on "Game Grumps"

Rob Schneider and his wife, Patricia, made a guest appearance on the web series "Game Grumps" in May 2016.

September 2016: Birth of Madeline Robbie Schneider

In September 2016, Rob Schneider and his wife Patricia welcomed their second daughter, Madeline Robbie Schneider.

November 2017: Second Guest Appearance on "Game Grumps"

Rob Schneider and his wife, Patricia, made a second guest appearance on the web series "Game Grumps" in November 2017.

2017: Schneider Identifies as Independent Leaning Conservative

In a 2017 interview on "Larry King Now," Rob Schneider described his political stance as independent, but leaning more conservative.

2017: Second Season of "Real Rob" Premieres

The second season of "Real Rob" premiered on Netflix in 2017.

2020: Appearance in "Hubie Halloween"

Rob Schneider appeared alongside Adam Sandler in "Hubie Halloween," which was released in 2020.

September 1, 2021: Schneider Becomes a Grandfather

On September 1, 2021, Rob Schneider's daughter, musician Elle King, gave birth to his first grandchild, a son named Lucky.

2021: Schneider Appears on The Masked Singer

In 2021, Rob Schneider participated in season six of "The Masked Singer" disguised as "Hamster," entertaining audiences with a side gag involving Nick Cannon. He was unmasked in week five and dedicated his performance of "Sabor a Mí" to his family.

2022: "Daddy Daughter Trip" Release

In 2022, Rob Schneider starred in, produced, and directed "Daddy Daughter Trip," marking his third directorial film. The movie, featuring his wife Patricia and daughter Miranda, was released exclusively in Harkins Theaters.

July 2023: Schneider Endorses Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

In July 2023, Rob Schneider announced his endorsement of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

2023: Schneider's Stand-Up Show Cut Short

During the 2023 holiday season, Rob Schneider's stand-up comedy performance for the Senate Working Group was cut short by ten minutes due to controversial material, prompting apologies to attendees.

2023: Schneider Converts to Catholicism

Rob Schneider converted to Catholicism in 2023.

June 2024: Schneider Removed from Fundraising Event Stage

In June 2024, Rob Schneider was removed from the stage during his performance at a fundraising event for the Hospitals of Regina Foundation (a Canadian medical non-profit) in Saskatchewan. His removal was due to jokes he made about vaccines, women, and transgender people, which prompted an apology from event organizers.

July 2024: Schneider Criticizes the Olympics

Rob Schneider expressed his disapproval of the 2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony on the social media platform X in July 2024. He criticized the inclusion of drag queen performers who burlesqued "The Last Supper" painting, stating his inability to watch an Olympics that he believed disrespected Christianity.

August 2024: Schneider Endorses Donald Trump

Following the suspension of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign, Rob Schneider shifted his endorsement to Donald Trump for the 2024 U.S. presidential election in August 2024.