Robert Schimmel
Acting·January 16, 1950·† September 3, 2010 — 60 years old·The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Robert Schimmel was an acclaimed American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer best known for his raw, explicit "blue" comedy and frequent appearances on The Howard Stern Show and HBO. He was widely respected as a "comic's comic" for his unfiltered transparency, often turning his severe real-life hardships—including battle with cancer—into comedy routines. Tragically, Schimmel passed away at the age of 60 from injuries sustained in a car accident.
Known For
The Simpsons
1989·8.0
Scary Movie 2
2001·5.8
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003·5.3
Blankman
1994·5.4
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993·7.3
A Low Down Dirty Shame
1994·5.7
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992·5.4
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
1995·7.9
AVN Awards
5.9
I Am Comic
2010·6.2
HBO First Look
1992·5.6
Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right
1988·6.4
Filmography · 23
—AVN AwardsTVSelf - Host2012Inside ComedyTVSelf2010I Am ComicSelf2009Joy Behar: Say Anything!TV2009Robert Schimmel: Life Since ThenHimself · Writer2008A Bad SituationistBob2006Last Stop Kew GardensSelf2003The PittsTVClerk2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!TVSelf2001Scary Movie 2Cab Driver1999Robert Schimmel: UnprotectedHimself · Writer1998Hollywood SquaresTVSelf - Panelist1996Full Frontal ComedyTVself1995Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistTVRobert (voice) · Additional Writing1994A Low Down Dirty ShameThe John1994BlankmanOfficer1993Late Night with Conan O'BrienTV1992HBO First LookTVWriter1992The Tonight Show with Jay LenoTV1989The SimpsonsTVPrisoner (voice)1988Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes RightSelf · Writer1984Dirty Dirty JokesWriter1984Dark SeductionThe Rat