Robert Smigel

Robert Smigel

writer, producer, actor

Robert Smigel was born on Feb 07, 1960 in USA. Robert Smigel's big-screen debut came with Superman 50th Anniversary directed by Robert Boyd in 1988, strarring The Brainwave. Robert Smigel is known for Too Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of The Dana Carvey Show directed by Josh Greenbaum, Dana Carvey stars as Self and Robert Smigel as Self - SNL Nerd. Robert Smigel has got 11 awards and 25 nominations so far. The most recent award Robert Smigel achieved is Writers Guild of America, USA. The upcoming new movie Robert Smigel plays is Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm which will be released on Nov 08, 2022.

Robert Smigel is an American actor, humorist, comedian, writer and director known for his Saturday Night Live "TV Funhouse" cartoon shorts and as the puppeteer and voice behind Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog.Smigel's most famous creation, however, would be the foul-mouthed puppet Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog, who mercilessly mocks celebrities and others in the style of a Borscht Belt comedian. This character debuted on Late Night with Conan O'Brien in February 1997.He also co-wrote the Hotel Transylvania films and You Don't Mess with the Zohan, both starring Adam Sandler.His film debut as a director was The Week Of (2018).

  • Birthday

    Feb 07, 1960
  • Place of Birth

    New York City, New York, USA
  • Also known

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Known For

Awards

11 wins & 25 nominations

Writers Guild of America, USA
2017
Comedy/Variety (Music, Awards, Tributes) - Specials
Winner - WGA Award (TV)
2009
Comedy/Variety - (Including Talk) Series
Winner - WGA Award (TV)
2009
Comedy/Variety - (Including Talk) Series
Winner - WGA Award (TV)
2007
Comedy/Variety - (Including Talk) Series
Winner - WGA Award (TV)
Primetime Emmy Awards
2013
Outstanding Interactive Program
Winner - Primetime Emmy
2013
Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special
Winner - Primetime Emmy
2013
Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series
Winner - Primetime Emmy
2002
Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program
Winner - Primetime Emmy

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