The Biography

Robert A. Riggle Jr. (born April 21, 1970) is an American comedian, actor and retired United States Marine Corps Reserve Lieutenant Colonel. Riggle has amassed many notable television credits and has also earned roles in several feature films, including Le Lorax (2012) and 21 Jump Street (2012). After graduating from the University of Kansas with a B.A. in Theater and Film, Riggle joined the Marines and earned a Master's degree from Webster University in Public Administration. A featured cast member onSaturday Night Live (1975) during the 2004/2005 season, Riggle then joined Comedy Central's The Daily Show (1996) in 2006 as a correspondent. Riggle's numerous television appearances, including credits on Chappelle's Show (2003), 30 Rock (2006) and The Office (2005) would lead to big-screen roles in FVery Bad Trip (2009) and Very Bad Cops (2010). When he is not on set or traveling across the United States performing stand-up comedy, Rob Riggle lives in Los Angeles.