Rob Riggle

Rob Riggle
Born
Robert A. Riggle Jr.[1]

(1970-04-21) April 21, 1970 (age 54)
EducationUniversity of Kansas (BA)
Webster University (MPA)
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian, retired U.S. marine officer
Years active1998–present
Spouse
Tiffany Riggle
(m. 1999; sep. 2020)
Children2
Military career
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Marine Corps Reserve
Years of service1990–2013
Rank Lieutenant colonel
Battles/wars
Awards Combat Action Ribbon
Websitewww.robriggle.com

Robert A. 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, he joined the Marines in 1990 and later attained 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 Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006), The Hangover (2009), Furry Vengeance (2010), Larry Crowne (2011), Dumb and Dumber To (2014), Absolutely Anything (2015) and Night School (2018). 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 currently co-hosts the miniature golf game show series Holey Moley with Joe Tessitore on ABC.

  1. ^ "Rob Riggle". TV Guide. Retrieved 6 September 2022.