Who is Robert Smigel?
Robert Smigel is a well known American Actor, comedian, and Humorist. He is best known as a writer for his performance in Saturday Night Live “TV Funhouse” and for the voice behind Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog. He is seen in few Adam Sandler movies.
Robert Smigel: Birth Facts, Family, and Childhood
Robert Smigel was born on February 7, 1960, in New York City. His nationality is American and ethnicity is North American.
His father Dr. Irwin Smigel was the founder and the president of the American Society for Dental Aesthetics. His mother Lucia Smigel was the CEO and president of Supersmile.
Robert Smigel: Education History
He graduated from New York University in the year 1983 pursuing Political Science. Then he discovered his interest in acting and became a successful humorist.
Robert Smigel: Professional Life and Career
His career started in the 1985-1986 season as a writer on Saturday Night Live. He shared his positions with SNL writers’ Conan O’Brien and Bob Idenkirk. Slowly he started gaining experience and now he has written, co-wrote and produced several of filmography. Robert Smigel’s most famous creation would be foul-mouthed puppet Triumph that made come in the spotlight. The Insult Comic Dog, who mercilessly mocks celebrities and others in the style of a Borscht Belt Comedian.
He then continued to establish himself on Saturday Night Live. According to some interviews, Smigel helped punch up the scripts for Little Nicky and The Wedding Singer.
Then in 2006 he and Adam Sandler were working on ‘Animal’ which is an animated sitcom for Fox. But Fox didn’t make any official regarding the show. In 2015 he created, wrote, executive produced and starred as Triumph alongside Jack McBrayer. Now it is announced that he would be starring as Triumph in Triumph’s Election Special 2016.
Robert Smigel: Salary and Net Worth
He has a net worth of $3 Million but his salary is not revealed yet.
Robert Smigel: Rumors and Controversies
Robert Smigel had none controversies as himself. But his character Triumph the Insult Comic Dog crashed Cable nets and mocks Melania Plagiarism controversy which quite made controversies toward him.
In 2016, Smigel and Triumph snuck behind a live shot of CNN’s Jakke Tapper shortly after 12:30 am, holding up a sign that read “POSITIVELY NO PHOTOBOMBING” where Triumph’s signature cigar can be spotted.
Robert Smigel: Body Measurements
Robert has a height of 6 feet. He has salt-pepper hair and brown eyes.
Robert Smigel: Social Media Profile
Robert is currently inactive on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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