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Rob Riggle, an American comedian, actor, and retired United States Marine Corps Reserve officer, has gained notoriety for his distinctive comedic style and vibrant screen presence.

Riggle’s career took off with his work in comedy, first on “Saturday Night Live” and later on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.” However, it was his role in films such as “The Hangover” and “Step Brothers” that catapulted him into the public eye. The audience couldn’t resist his over-the-top performances, whether it was the gun-wielding cop in “The Hangover” or the power-tool wielding brother-in-law in “Step Brothers.” In television, his comedic talent was also showcased in the series “Modern Family,” where he portrayed Gil Thorpe, a boastful real estate agent.

Throughout his career, Riggle has worked with a variety of esteemed celebrities. His tenure on “The Daily Show” brought him into collaboration with Jon Stewart, Steve Carell, and Samantha Bee, to name a few. In the film “21 Jump Street,” he acted alongside Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum, and in “The Other Guys,” he shared screen time with Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, and Eva Mendes.

In 2011, Riggle’s work as a correspondent on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” contributed to the program’s win of the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series. He has also received the BTVA Television Voice Acting Award for his role in the animated series “American Dad!”