Personal Info
Known ForActing
Born1950-01-16
BirthplaceThe Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Robert Schimmel
Acting
Biography
Robert Schimmel was an acclaimed American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer best known for his raw, explicit "blue" comedy and frequent appearances on The Howard Stern Show and HBO. He was widely respected as a "comic's comic" for his unfiltered transparency, often turning his severe real-life hardships—including battle with cancer—into comedy routines. Tragically, Schimmel passed away at the age of 60 from injuries sustained in a car accident.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Robert Schimmel
Blankman
1994
I Am Comic
2010
Filmography
Acting (11)
2010
I Am Comicas Self
6.2
2009
Robert Schimmel: Life Since Thenas Himself
6.6
2008
A Bad Situationistas Bob
1.0
2006
Last Stop Kew Gardensas Self
2001
Scary Movie 2as Cab Driver
5.8
1999
Robert Schimmel: Unprotectedas Himself
6.9
1994
A Low Down Dirty Shameas The John
5.7
1994
Blankmanas Officer
5.4
1988
6.4
6.5
1984
Dark Seductionas The Rat
5.0