Rob Schneider Net Worth

What is Rob Schneider's Net Worth and Salary?

Rob Schneider is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and director who has a net worth of $10 million.

Rob Schneider first gained national attention in the late 1980s as a stand-up comic before becoming a writer and cast member on "Saturday Night Live" in the early 1990s. While his on-air characters were often divisive, his time behind the scenes proved more influential. As an SNL writer, he helped shape sketches for stars like Chris Farley, Adam Sandler, and David Spade, embedding himself in a generation of comedians who would later dominate studio comedy.

His film career took off largely through his close collaboration with Adam Sandler. Schneider appeared in a long string of Sandler-led hits including "The Waterboy," "Big Daddy," "50 First Dates," and "Grown Ups," often in memorable supporting roles that leaned heavily on exaggerated accents and slapstick. That partnership also propelled him into leading roles in high-concept comedies such as "Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo," "The Hot Chick," and "The Animal." While critically panned, these films performed well enough at the box office to cement Schneider as a viable studio comedy lead during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

As theatrical comedies declined, Schneider shifted toward television, stand-up touring, and streaming projects, including Netflix collaborations with Sandler's Happy Madison banner. In recent years, his career has also been defined by outspoken political commentary and independent projects aimed at a more niche audience.

As of this writing, Schneider's biggest movies by worldwide box office include:

• Grown Ups (2010) – $271 million
• You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008) – $204 million
• Grown Ups 2 (2013) – $247 million
• The Animal (2001) – $84 million
• Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999) – $92 million

Early Life

Rob Schneider was born Robert Michael Schneider on October 31, 1963, in San Francisco, California, and raised in the nearby coastal suburb of Pacifica. He grew up in a middle-class household shaped by education and local civic involvement. His mother, Pilar Monroe, was a former kindergarten teacher who later served as a school board president, while his father, Marvin Schneider, worked as a real estate broker. Rob has an older brother, John Schneider, who would later become a producer and frequent collaborator.

Schneider's background reflects a mix of cultural influences. His father is Jewish, his mother is Catholic, and his maternal grandmother was Filipino, a heritage Schneider has referenced throughout his career and personal life. He attended Terra Nova High School, where he first began experimenting with stand-up comedy, and graduated in 1982. After high school, he enrolled at San Francisco State University, though comedy quickly became his primary focus rather than academics.

Early Stand-Up and Breakthrough

Schneider began performing stand-up comedy while still in high school, often opening for a local San Francisco band called Head On, which was managed by his brother John. After graduation, he became a fixture in the Bay Area comedy scene, performing at well-known clubs such as the Holy City Zoo and The Other Café. He also made regular appearances on local radio programs, steadily building a reputation as a reliable live performer.

A major turning point came in 1987 when Schneider opened for comedian Dennis Miller. That exposure led to an appearance on HBO's "13th Annual Young Comedians Special," hosted by Miller. The nationally televised performance put Schneider on the radar of network executives and directly led to his hiring as a writer on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" in 1988.

Saturday Night Live

Schneider's tenure at "Saturday Night Live" evolved quickly. Initially hired as a writer, he soon transitioned into an on-screen performer and became a full cast member. From 1990 to 1994, he developed a collection of recurring characters, including "Tiny Elvis," "Orgasm Guy," the office worker Richard Laymer, "The Richmeister," "Carlo" from the Il Cantore Restaurant sketches, and "The Sensitive Naked Man."

Although his characters often divided audiences, Schneider was firmly embedded in one of the most influential SNL eras. He also appeared in the video release "The Bad Boys of Saturday Night Live" alongside Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, David Spade, and Chris Farley. Schneider departed the show in 1994, leaving with strong industry connections that would define the next phase of his career.

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Film Career and Leading Roles

After leaving SNL, Schneider transitioned into film with a series of supporting roles in movies such as "Surf Ninjas," "Judge Dredd," "The Beverly Hillbillies," "Demolition Man," and "Down Periscope." He also appeared on television, including a recurring role on "Coach," and co-starred in the NBC sitcom "Men Behaving Badly," an American remake of the British series that ran for two seasons.

Schneider reached his commercial peak as a leading man with a string of broad studio comedies. He co-wrote and starred in "Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo," which became a box office success despite overwhelmingly negative reviews. He followed with "The Animal," "The Hot Chick," and "The Benchwarmers," the latter produced by Adam Sandler and co-starring David Spade and Jon Heder. While critical reception was consistently poor, these films established Schneider as a viable comedy lead during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Collaborations with Adam Sandler

One of the defining features of Schneider's career has been his long-running collaboration with Adam Sandler. He appeared in numerous Sandler-led films, including "The Waterboy," "Little Nicky," "50 First Dates," "The Longest Yard," "I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry," "You Don't Mess with the Zohan," and "Grown Ups." He also narrated Sandler's animated film "Eight Crazy Nights." These appearances, often in exaggerated supporting roles, kept Schneider consistently visible even as theatrical comedies declined.

Television, Directing, and Later Work

As studio comedy output slowed, Schneider shifted toward television and streaming. He starred in the CBS sitcom "Rob," loosely inspired by his life, and later co-created and starred in Netflix's "Real Rob," which featured his real-life wife, Patricia, playing a version of herself.

Schneider also moved behind the camera. His directorial debut came with "Big Stan," which he directed, starred in, and co-produced alongside his brother John. Outside film and television, he released the stand-up album "Registered Offender" and toured internationally. In recent years, his career has increasingly focused on stand-up, independent projects, and niche audiences rather than mainstream studio releases.

Personal Life & Philanthropy

Rob Schneider is the father of three daughters. His eldest, the singer and songwriter Elle King, was born in 1989 from his relationship with former model London King. Schneider later married Mexican actress and television producer Patricia Azarcoya Arce in January 2010 following a Los Angeles ceremony. Patricia is originally from Monterrey, Mexico, and the couple went on to have two daughters together, Miranda Scarlett and Madeline Robbie.

After 15 years of marriage, Patricia quietly filed for divorce in December 2025 in Maricopa County, Arizona. Court records describe the marriage as irretrievably broken. The divorce filing became public in January 2026. Schneider has spoken warmly about his family over the years, frequently praising Patricia in interviews and social media posts prior to the separation, and emphasizing his role as a hands-on father.

Outside of his family life, Schneider has been actively involved in education-focused philanthropy. Growing up in Pacifica, California, he saw firsthand how budget cuts eliminated music programs from local public schools. In response, he founded the Rob Schneider Music Foundation in 1996 to help restore music education in Pacifica's elementary schools. The foundation funded teacher salaries and covered the cost of instruments and classroom equipment, helping reintroduce music programs to a school system that had gone without them for years.

Real Estate

In 2003, Rob paid $1.922 million for a home in San Marino, California. He listed the home for sale for $3.6 million in 2009, ultimately accepting $2.3 million in 2012. In 2004 he sold a different LA-area home for $1.09 million.

In November 2020, Rob paid $1.25 million for a home in Scottsdale, Arizona. He sold this home in February 2022 for $1.45 million. Also in February 2022, Rob paid $4 million for an 8,000-square-foot mansion set on 3.6 acres in Scottsdale. Today the 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom home is worth at least $5 million. In August 2024, Rob paid $2.5 million for a home in the LA suburb of Woodland Hills, California.

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