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Rob Riggle is an American actor, voice actor, and military officer born in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1970. He served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, participating in the Kosovo War and the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021). His acting career began in 1998, and he has been recognized with the Humanitarian Service Medal.
Riggle is a native Spanish speaker who also speaks English. He attended Webster University and Kansas State University. In addition to his professional roles, he has two children and participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge. His work includes the title *Grit, Spit, and Never Quit*.
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- Grit, Spit, and Never Quit
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Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Robert Allen Riggle Jr. (born April 21, 1970) is a European-American actor, stand-up comedian, and retired United States Marine officer. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, joining the Marines in 1990 and later attaining the rank of lieutenant colonel. Riggle is known for his work as a correspondent on Comedy Central's The Daily Show from 2006 to 2008, as a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy…
Known for
- Jimmy — U.S. Army Colonel Terrill2026
- Bad Man — Chief Sandy2025
- Code 3 — Dr. Serano2025
- LEGO Marvel Avengers: Strange Tails — Juggernaut (voice)2025
- The Real Bros of Simi Valley: The Movie — Agent Rick Motiff2024
- Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef — Self2024
- Mr. Birchum — Gunderson (voice)2024
- After Midnight — Self2024
- Elsbeth — Neal Dorsey2024
- Universal Basic Guys — (voice)2024
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Key facts
- Born
- Robert Allen Riggle Jr. , ( 1970-04-21 ) April 21, 1970 (age 56) , Louisville, Kentucky , U.S.
- Education
- University of Kansas ( BA ), Webster University ( MPA )
- Occupations
- Actor, comedian, retired U.S. marine officer
- Years active
- 1998–present
- Spouse
- Tiffany Riggle ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1999 ; separated</span>"}]]}'>sep. 2020 )
- Allegiance
- United States
- Branch
- United States Marine Corps Marine Corps Reserve
- Service years
- 1990–2013
- Rank
- Lieutenant colonel
- Conflicts
- Kosovo War War in Afghanistan Iraq War ( USO )
- Website
- www .robriggle .com
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Rob
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Louisville
- Occupation
- comedian
- Political party
- independent politician
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Native language
- Spanish
- Participant in
- Ice Bucket Challenge
- Field of work
- military service
- Conflict
- War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
- Military branch
- United States Marine Corps Reserve
- Military rank
- Lieutenant Colonel
- Official website
- www.robriggle.com
- Image
- Rob Riggle SDCC 2014.jpg
- Number of children
- 2
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- Rob Riggle
- date of birth
- 1970-04-21
- start of work period
- 1998-00-00
- social media followers
- 1478905
- writing language
- Spanish
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Encyclopedic overview
Robert Allen Riggle Jr. (born April 21, 1970) is an American actor, stand-up comedian, and retired United States Marine officer. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, joining the Marines in 1990 and later attaining the rank of lieutenant colonel.
Riggle is known for his work as a correspondent on Comedy Central's The Daily Show from 2006 to 2008; as a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 2004 to 2005; as the recurring character Gil Thorpe on the 20th Television sitcom Modern Family from 2013 to 2019; and for his comedic roles in films such as Step Brothers (2008), The Hangover (2009), Killers (2010), The Internship (2013), Let's Be Cops (2014), My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016), and How to Be a Latin Lover (2017). He has also co-starred in the Adult Swim comedy-action series NTSF:SD:SUV::. In 2012, he replaced Frank Caliendo for the comedy skit and prognostication portions of Fox NFL Sunday. Riggle co-hosted the miniature golf game show series Holey Moley with Joe Tessitore on ABC from 2019 to 2022.
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