Acting
Robert Schimmel
1950-2010
Known for Scary Movie 2, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Blankman.
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Born01/16/1950
Died09/03/2010
AgeDied at 60
BirthplaceThe Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
DepartmentActing
Also known asBob Shimmel, Robert Shimmel
Biography
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.
