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&bodyField=Born in San Francisco, Rob Schneider began writing jokes as a teen, appearing at local venues including the Holy City Zoo. After cutting his teeth on the stage as the opening act for comedians Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld, he made his major network television debut in 1987 on "The David Letterman Show." In 1990, "Saturday Night Live" producer Lorne Michaels saw his appearance on HBO's "13th Annual Young Comedians Special."

He subsequently joined "SNL" for four seasons, where he met friend and future collaborator Adam Sandler.  Schneider has worked on eight films through Sandler's Happy Madison Productions.

He most recently appeared in "50 First Dates" with Sandler and Drew Barrymore.  He starred in "The Hot Chick" and co-wrote and starred in "Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo." He co-wrote and starred in "The Animal" and narrated the animated comedy "8 Crazy Nights." In addition, he co-starred with Sandler in "The Waterboy," "Big Daddy," "Little Nicky," and "Mr. Deeds."

Schneider's additional motion picture credits include "Home Alone II" and "Down Periscope."  He is currently at work on "Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo."
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