Rob Schneider Brings Laughs to the PAC

NEW PHILADELPHIA − Comedian and "Saturday Night Live" alum Rob Schneider will perform at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Performing Arts Center at Kent State University - Tuscarawas. It's the first show of the 2022 to 2023 season.

The actor, comedian, screenwriter and director is a stand-up comic veteran and still does his act worldwide while pursuing other projects.

Schneider’s first Netflix comedy special, “Asian Momma, Mexican Kids,” premiered Aug. 11, 2020. Filmed in February of the year, the special gives viewers a look at Schneider’s family and personal life through anecdotes. The special ends with a surprise duet performance with Schneider’s daughter Elle King.

Born in San Francisco, Schneider’s family is of Filipino and Caucasian descent. His father was Jewish and his mother Catholic. His mixed background has been a common theme in his comedy act.

Schneider started his stand-up career in high school opening for the popular San Francisco band Head On and was a regular guest on local radio. An opening slot for Dennis Miller garnered him an appearance on the HBO’s “13th Annual Young Comedians” special, also hosted by Miller. The special led him to a coveted position as a writer for SNL in 1988. Schneider swiftly moved from a writer and featured player to a full cast member alongside Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, David Spade and the late Chris Farley.

After leaving SNL in 1994, Schneider went onto roles in film and television including a starring role in the NBC sitcom “Men Behaving Badly” and starring roles in the feature films "Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo" and its sequel "Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo," "The Animal," "The Hot Chick" and "The Benchwarmers." He also had roles in "Judge Dredd," "Demolition Man," "Beverly Hillbillies," and "Down Periscope." Most recently he was "The Wrong Missy" and "Hubie Halloween" for Netflix.

Schneider has appeared in many films starring his longtime friend Adam Sandler. These include "Grownups," "The Waterboy," "Little Nicky," "The Longest Yard," "50 First Dates," "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry" and "You Don't Mess With the Zohan." He was the narrator for the animated "8 Crazy Nights."

On television Schneider starred in the CBS comedy “Rob,” loosely based on his real life. In 2015, he produced, directed and starred in “Real Rob,” that followed his life and co-starred his real-life wife Patricia and daughter Miranda for Netflix.

Schneider’s directorial debut was the comedy "Big Stan," in which he also starred in the title role. In 2010, he released his first comedy album, “Registered Offender,” a collection of audio sketches and songs. That year Schneider also revived his stand-up career with an international tour and has continued to tour nationally and internationally ever since. He's currently co-starring on "Home Team" with Kevin James and recently completed "Daddy Daughter Trip."

Tickets for the show start $47 and are available by calling the box office at 330-308-6400 or going to kent.edu/tuscpac. The performing arts center is at 330 University Drive N.E., New Philadelphia. Parking is free for all shows.

This article originally appeared on Coshocton Tribune: Rob Schneider Brings Laughs to the PAC