- Height5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
- Born into a family of pop-culture enthusiasts in Hartford, Connecticut, Rob grew up during the technical revolution of the 1970s. He was one of the first kids on his block to have cable TV, a top loading VCR and the first wave of home video games (including Pong). His parents, Bob and Irene, spent quality family time, with he and his younger brother Kevin, enjoying TV, listening to musical soundtracks or going to the movies.
Rob happily absorbed all of it, especially the work of such directors as Frank Capra, Alfred Hitchcock, Stanley Kubrick, Blake Edwards and David Lean. Shows like M*A*S*H, All In The Family, Three Stooges, Sesame Street and Saturday morning cartoons (especially Schoolhouse Rock) were Rob's true education, but he finished school nonetheless.
After graduating from the University of New Hampshire in 1993, with an English degree, he focused his energy towards his real passion, the movies. While attending NYU Film School, he realized that he enjoyed being in front of the camera, rather than behind. He then spent the next 7 years, as a struggling actor in New York; working as a video store clerk, tour guide, telemarketer, office clerk and even a Pedicab driver - all the while knocking on agents doors, auditioning, and slowly building his acting resume.
In May of 2000 Rob discovered the world of Interactive Theatre, and was cast in three different acting jobs at the same time. Rob performed Dinner Theatre, Children's Theatre, Character Voiceovers, Independent Films, Sketch Comedy, Equity Showcases and The New York Renaissance Faire.
Working as a professional entertainer, Rob also added Front Man to his resume. He toured as a Lead Singer/Character Actor for White Wedding (1980's Tribute Show) and then spent a few seasons on the road as a Master of Ceremonies for StarQuest Dance Competitions.
He is now a Game Show Host with THINKFAST! Interactive. A theatrical Game Show that tours all over the US. He lives and performs in NYC with his crazy, cool & super-talented Wife, puppeteer Jenny Hann and loves playing with his daughter Gracie.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Anon
- SpouseCat Pedini(May 18, 2002 - May 2010) (divorced, 1 child)
- Is a fervent admirer of the work of such show business Masters as: Alfred Hitchcock, Stanley Kubrick, Stephen Sondheim, David Lynch, The Marx Brothers, Laurel & Hardy, and Monty Python.
- Is of Italian and French Canadian descent.
- I've always been a sucker for those underdog stories. The whole idea...going up against insurmountable odds, persevering and achieving the near-impossible is somewhat inspiring in times of darkness I suppose. They say luck is when opportunity meets preparation. The opportunities came because I never gave up, developed the chops and when I was ready for them...I took 'em and never gave any less than 183%. Minimum.
- I don't believe in method acting. But I do believe in the method behind method acting. Sir Laurence Olivier, Sir Alec Guiness, Peter Sellers, Gary Oldman, Geoffrey Rush or Johnny Depp lose themselves in a role and commit to each character. Then, once the day is finished, you can go out and have a cup of coffee and talk about something other than acting.
- As an actor, I'm not splitting the atom, reinventing the wheel or curing a debilitating disease. I entertain. Pure and simple. I give others (and myself) joy by giving of my own self in return. Actors who think that their profession, or even worse... celebrity, makes them more important than anyone else in this world, are in desperate need to get over themselves. Pure ego & hubris. But that's the irony isn't it? To get over yourself even though you're a self-aggrandizing bullshit artist.
- My Daughter Gracie is such an important part of my life. Acting, entertaining and sacrificing time from her to help others escape for a little while, is what I do, but a loving Father is who I am. I love her, am thankful for her and my supportive Family, extended and otherwise, who help take care of her, and well, and me. Jenny, my Bestie, takes care of me better than anyone. My Jenny. And pie. I love pie too.
- I always give everything I have and then some to every performance, even when its the smallest role. The same goes for being as professional and cordial as I can be to others in the cast and crew. You never know who you're gonna work with later and the one time you're an annoying prick will come back and bite you in the ass.
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