Robert Schimmel
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 16, 1950
- Died
- September 3, 2010
- Birthplace
- The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
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.
Filmography
I Am Comic 2010
as Self
Robert Schimmel: Life Since Then 2009
as Himself, Writer
A Bad Situationist 2008
as Bob
Last Stop Kew Gardens 2006
as Self
Scary Movie 2 2001
as Cab Driver
Robert Schimmel: Unprotected 1999
as Himself, Writer
A Low Down Dirty Shame 1994
as The John
Blankman 1994
as Officer
Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right 1988
as Self, Writer
Dark Seduction 1984
as The Rat
Dirty Dirty Jokes 1984
Actor, Writer
Credits from TMDB.