Robert Smigel (born February 7, 1960) [1] is an American actor, comedian, writer, director, producer, and puppeteer, known for his Saturday Night Live "TV Funhouse" cartoon shorts and as the puppeteer and voice behind Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.

Robert Smigel is an American actor, humorist, comedian, writer and director known for his Saturday Night Live "TV Funhouse" cartoon shorts and as the puppeteer and voice behind Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog.

The creative force behind the animated "TV Funhouse" short films and the foul-mouthed puppet, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Robert Smigel may have been one of the more beloved, yet least publicly...

Mar 29, 2025 · Robert Smigel is an American actor, comedian, puppeteer and writer, who gained public interest for his work featuring cartoons on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL), and as the voice and puppeteer behind the character of “Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.”

Robert Smigel is an American humorist, actor, puppeteer, writer and director best known for his cartoon shorts ‘TV Funhouse’ on the ‘Saturday Night Live’ (SNL). Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life and achievements.

Jan 20, 2024 · For decades, comedian Robert Smigel has been making audiences laugh. He's worked as a performer, writer and puppet master and been involved in hit projects like the "Hotel Transylvania" series...

Mar 22, 2024 · For nearly thirty years, Robert Smigel’s Triumph the Insult Comic Dog has been ripping into people of all different walks of life. A veteran of Saturday Night Live, Smigel’s foul-mouthed puppet persona has become one of the most enduring comedic characters of …

In his nine-hour interview, Robert Smigel talks about his early life and family and growing up in Manhattan. He recalls wanting to be a comedian from an early age but instead pursuing a career as a dentist (following in his father's footsteps). He details how he started doing stand-up after entering a contest while still studying to be a dentist.

Robert Smigel (born February 7, 1960) is an American actor, humorist, comedian, and writer known for his Saturday TV Funhouse cartoon shorts and as the puppeteer and voice behind Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog.

Robert Smigel is an American actor, humorist, comedian, writer and director known for his Saturday Night Live "TV Funhouse" cartoon shorts and as the puppeteer and voice behind Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog.