ROBERT SMIGEL
Robert Smigel
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: February 7, 1960
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Robert Smigel (born February 7, 1960) is an American actor, filmmaker, and puppeteer, known for his Saturday Night Live "TV Funhouse" cartoon shorts and as the puppeteer and voice behind Triumph the Insult Comic Dog. He is also known for his collaborations with Adam Sandler, including co-writing the first two Hotel Transylvania films and You Don't Mess with the Zohan.
Filmography
Starring
Self
2025·
Hollywood SquaresTriumph the Insult Comic Dog (voice)
2016·
Match GameTriumph the Insult Comic Dog (voice)
Triumph the Insult Dog, Self - Guest
Prozo / Additional Voices
2019·
The Masked SingerTriumph the Insult Comic Dog (voice)
Self
Triumph the Insult Comic Dog (voice)
2011·
Bob's BurgersYuli (voice), Night Security Guard (voice), Security Guard (voice)
2008·
Match GamePanelist
2000·
TV FunhouseTriumph the Insult Comic Dog (voice)
Triumph the Insult Comic Dog (voice)
1998·
Hollywood SquaresSelf - Panelist
1996·
The Daily ShowTriumph the Insult Comic Dog
Bighead / Beetles of Zolaro / Lizardo / Half-Scary (voice)
Triumph the Insult Comic Dog
Triumph the Insult Comic Dog (archive footage), Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Self - Guest
1989·
The SimpsonsGabriel Razelton (voice)
1975·
Saturday Night LiveElephant Man Bones / Thomas Mesereau / Scientist / Various (voice), Santa Claus / Various Voices (voice), Pothead Theater Announcer (voice), Announcer (voice), Michael Powell (voice), Popeye (voice), Bugs Bunny (voice), Religetables New Anchor (voice), Papa Smurf (voice), Lorne Michael / Various Voices (voice), Elephant Man Bones / Various Voices (voice), Lorne Michaels / Various Voices (voice), Al Gore / Various Voices (voice), Director / Various Voices (voice), Mexican Father / Various (voice), Lorne Michael (voice), Geppetto (voice), William Ginsburg (voice), Heteroy / Various Voices (voice), Various (voice), The Captain (voice), Boris Yeltsin (voice), Various Voices (voice), (voice), Additional Voices (voice), Dr. Bighead (voice), Director (voice) (uncredited), Bighead (voice) (uncredited), Inhibited Dance Party USA Dancer (uncredited), Carl Wollarski (uncredited), Sabra Announcer (voice) (uncredited), Student (uncredited), Older Fred Savage (voice) (uncredited), Caller (voice) (uncredited), Advisor (uncredited), Attorney (uncredited), Let's Go to the Movies Announcer (voice) (uncredited), Moviegoer (uncredited), Self (uncredited), Reporter (uncredited), Partyer (uncredited), Marika Backup Singer (uncredited), Self (voice) (uncredited), Self - Various Characters
2026·
LorneLorne (voice)
2025·
Downey Wrote ThatSelf
2025·
Happy Gilmore 2The Lawyer
Triumph the Insult Comic Dog (voice)
2024·
Between the TemplesRabbi Bruce
2023·
White House PlumbersInmate Friedman
2023·
LeoMiniature Horse / Drone / Old Lizard #1 / Old Lizard #3 (voice)
Fraptaculan (Fraptaculan Robert) (voice)
Self
Alexander
Triumph the Insult Comic Dog
Triumph the Insult Comic Dog
Triumph
2016·
The Do-OverDoctor
Triumph
2015·
Hotel Transylvania 2Marty (voice)
2015·
PixelsWhite House Reporter #2
2015·
Misery Loves ComedySelf
2012·
Hotel TransylvaniaFake Dracula / Marty (voice)
2012·
This Is 40Barry
Self
Triumph the Insult Comic Dog (voice)
Self - Celebrity Judge (as Triumph the Insult Comic Dog)
Self
TBA·
Leo 2Self - SNL Writer 1985 - 2013
Male Pharmacy Owner
2019·
Marriage StoryMediator
2018·
The Week OfER Doctor
Triumph
2011·
PortlandiaJarvis
2011·
New GirlChaplain
Yosi
Palpatine Parody / Ray (voice)
Mailman
2005·
Earth to AmericaTriumph the Insult Comic Dog
Triumph the Insult Comic Dog
2003·
Last Comic StandingSelf (Triumph the Insult Comic Dog)
Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog (voice)
2002·
The Religetables2002·
Punch-Drunk LoveWalter the Dentist
2000·
Curb Your EnthusiasmYari
One Hundred (voice)
2000·
Little NickyBeefy
1998·
The Letter VPhillip
1998·
Hete-Roy(voice)
1998·
The Wedding SingerAndre
1998·
Tomorrow NightMailroom Guy #1
1998·
TiteyThe Captain (voice)
1996·
The Dana Carvey ShowVarious Characters
1996·
Happy GilmoreIRS Agent
1995·
Billy MadisonMr. Oblaski
1993·
BuddyHomie 2
1993·
Wayne's World 2Concert Nerd
The Brainwave
Production
Creator, Writer, Creator
TBA·
Leo 2Writer, Director
2026·
Rain ReignExecutive Producer
Creator, Writer, Producer
2023·
LeoDirector, Songs, Writer
2018·
The Week OfWriter, Director
Executive Producer
Writer
Creator, Executive Producer
2015·
Hotel Transylvania 2Executive Producer, Writer, Producer
Thanks
2012·
Hotel TransylvaniaExecutive Producer, Screenplay
2011·
Jack and JillExecutive Producer
2010·
LouieStory
Screenplay, Executive Producer
Executive Producer
2002·
The ReligetablesWriter
2000·
TV FunhouseCreator, Producer, Writer
Director
1998·
Hete-RoyProducer, Writer
1996·
The Dana Carvey ShowCreator, Producer
Creator
Writer
1991·
LookwellCreator, Writer, Writer, Producer
1975·
Saturday Night LiveWriter
1953·
The OscarsOther