Personalities: October 2004 Archives

One of the more exciting things about a new television seasons is new faces. Saturday Night Live has been providing us with awesome new comic dudes for 30 years now. SNL's 30th season debuted last night and there is one new cast member, Rob Riggle, who has quite an interesting background. The most defining portion of Riggle's interesting background would have to be that he served in the Marines. Now, just about the last thing I think about when I think about a Marine is accomplished improv actor/comedian. Check out this from his resume: "During his service to his country, he was promoted 4 times to the rank of Major. He was awarded over 17 medals and ribbons to include the Combat Action Ribbon. During his service he took part in 5 real world Operations to include: Operation Assured Response (Liberia), Operation Quick Response (Central African Republic), Joint Task Force Shining Hope (Albania), Operation Joint Guardian (Kosovo) and Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan)." Pretty serious.

As a comedian, Rob's resume includes some impressive stuff: appearances on Upright Citizens Brigade, a ton of skits on Conan O'Brien, an important member of the sketch troupe Respecto Montalban, plus some other stuff. Check out part of his acting reel(wmv). Rob's first appearance on Saturday Night Live was workmanlike. Here's to hoping this Marine can kill us with comedy for years to come. ZOINK.