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Robert Smigel (born February 7, 1960) is an American actor, comedian, writer, director, producer, and puppeteer, known for his Saturday Night Live "TV Funhouse" cartoon shorts and as the puppeteer and voice behind Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.
Robert Smigel is a comedian and puppeteer who created Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog, a foul-mouthed puppet that mocks celebrities and others. He also wrote and produced for Saturday Night Live, Hotel Transylvania, and You Don't Mess with the Zohan.
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Mar 22, 2024 · For nearly thirty years, Robert Smigel’s Triumph the Insult Comic Dog has been ripping into people of all different walks of life. A veteran of Saturday Night Live , Smigel’s foul-mouthed puppet persona has become one of the most enduring comedic characters of the 21st century.
Jan 20, 2024 · CBS Mornings. 2.97M subscribers. Subscribed. 301. 19K views 3 months ago. For decades, comedian Robert Smigel has been making audiences laugh. He's worked as a performer, writer and puppet...
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Dec 19, 2023 · Robert Smigel, the co-writer and co-director of Netflix's animated film "Leo", talks about his inspiration, humor and music for the film. He shares his personal connection to the story, his collaboration with Adam Sandler and his musical theater background.
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8min. For decades, comedian Robert Smigel has been making audiences laugh. He's worked as a performer, writer and puppet master and been involved in hit projects like the "Hotel Transylvania" series and the recent Netflix film "Leo." Jamie Wax reports on Smigel's life in the spotlight. Air Date: Jan 20, 2024.
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Nov 29, 2023 · Robert Smigel on evolving from "SNL" satire and bawdy dog puppets to family-friendly fare like "Leo" The comedy vet discusses the skit that shocked Dave Chappelle, writing "Christmastime for...