History of Rob Schneider in Timeline

Rob Schneider is an American actor and comedian, best known for his work on Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 1990 to 1994. His tenure on SNL garnered him three Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Since leaving SNL, Schneider has starred in numerous comedic films, solidifying his presence in the entertainment industry.

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September 28, 2012: Medical Freedom Rally

On September 28, 2012, Rob Schneider and California State Assemblyman Tim Donnelly spoke at the "Medical Freedom Rally", urging California Governor Jerry Brown to veto Assembly Bill 2109, which aimed to make it more difficult for parents to use philosophical reasons for exemptions from mandatory childhood vaccinations.

2015: Opposed California Vaccination Laws

In 2015, Rob Schneider actively opposed the passage of California Assembly Bill 2109 and California Senate Bill 277, which both made childhood vaccination exemptions harder to obtain.

2023: Criticism of Dylan Mulvaney

In 2023, Rob Schneider made posts on social media criticizing the transgender TikTok influencer Dylan Mulvaney, referring to her transgender identity as "cultural appropriation".

June 2024: Removed from Stage at Fundraiser

In June 2024, Rob Schneider was removed from the stage during a fundraising event for the Hospitals of Regina Foundation in Saskatchewan after telling jokes about vaccines, women, and transgender people. Event organizers later apologized for his behavior.

July 2024: Criticism of Olympics on X

In July 2024, Rob Schneider posted on X, expressing his inability to watch the Olympics due to perceived disrespect towards Christianity and celebration of Satan, referring to the 2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony.

August 2024: Speaker at Moms for Liberty Summit

In August 2024, Rob Schneider was a speaker at the 2024 national summit for the anti-transgender group Moms for Liberty.

September 2024: Elle King Distances Herself

In September 2024, Rob Schneider's daughter, Elle King, distanced herself from him and criticized his comments.

October 2025: Tweet on Children's Hospitals

In October 2025, Rob Schneider tweeted that "there were no Children's Hospitals when I was a kid. Because kids weren't sick." This statement was met with responses pointing out that many such hospitals existed even before his birth.