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Rob Riggle

About the Author

Rob Riggle is an American actor, comedian, and United States Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel. He served in the Marines for 23 years, including in Liberia, Kosovo, Albania, and Afghanistan. Riggle has had over 140 roles throughout the course of his career. He has been in feature films such as Talladega Nights, Step Brothers, The Hangover, 21 & 22 Jump Street, Dumb and Dumber To, and 12 Strong. His television credits include being a cast member on Saturday Night Live and Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, as well as roles in shows such as The Office, Arrested Development, 30 Rock, New Girl, Modern Family, Brooklyn 99, Holey Moley, FOX NFL Sunday, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. His various voice acting credits include shows and movies from The Lorax to The Simpsons, Bob’s Burgers, and Big Mouth. He has two children and currently lives in Los Angeles.

 

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Grit, Spit, and Never Quit
Grit, Spit, and Never Quit

Grit, Spit, and Never Quit

by Rob Riggle

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Events

November 2025

  • Garden State Author Talks & Montclair Art Museum

    Join us for an intimate evening with actor, comedian, and retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel Rob Riggle as he shares stories from his new book, Grit, Spit, and Never Quit: A Marine’s Guide to Comedy and Life.

    3 S Mountain Avenue Montclair, NJ 07042

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  • Powerhouse Arena

    Book Launch: Grit, Spit, and Never Quit by Rob Riggle,

    28 Adams Street (Corner of Adams & Water Street across from the Archway) Brooklyn , NY 11201

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    3040 M Street NW Washington, DC 20007

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    Join Rainy Day Books at Unity Temple to celebrate Grit, Spit, and Never Quit A Marine's Guide to Comedy and Life with Rob Riggle!

    707 W 47th St Kansas City, MO 6411

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