Bob Nelson
Stand-up comedian from United States ๐บ๐ธ
About Bob Nelson
Bob Nelson started doing stand-up in the late 1970s while studying theatre at Nassau Community College, and he built his act on rubber-faced characters. Two routines became his trademarks: an impression of Jacques-Yves Cousteau and a football bit that sends up the player introductions at the College Football All-Star game. Early on he was also part of a comedy group, The Identical Triplets, with Eddie Murphy and Rob Bartlett.
For eight years he opened for Rodney Dangerfield, and that job put him in two of Dangerfield's HBO showcases next to Jerry Seinfeld, Roseanne Barr, Rita Rudner and Bob Saget. HBO then gave him specials of his own, one of them titled Nelson Schmelson, and he made several appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Later he went on tour with Gallagher.
His film parts include Henry Shoop in Kindergarten Cop, released in 1990, Ed in This Is My Life and Jacques in Brain Donors. Television writing came earlier: in 1983 he won an Emmy in Philadelphia for writing and starring in the children's show Double Muppet Hold the Onions.
Videos (69)
Videos 25 to 48 of 69.
4:42PBS Documentary About Jiffy Jeff Jaworski Bob Nelson
1.5K views
1:01Eppy Epperman's one minute Juggle
1.1K views
0:51It's a Dangerous World
1K views
0:42Quick Clip
945 views
4:00Jiffy Jeff's improvisational rap
897 views
0:40Hillary on the 8th
848 views
1:59Jiffy Jeff in the Gym. The Stationary Bike
847 views
1:31May 24th 2026 at Theatre Three
653 views
2:34The Day We Met Zoey
646 views
0:31My new little friends.
644 views
1:18"Finding Bob Nelson" Documentary Tease
626 views
1:01Jiffy Phone Short
618 views
4:19Gallagher Veteran's Day 2016
586 views
2:10Wilby Sings Happy Face
581 views
1:31Theatre Three 2026 Shows
579 views
0:36Comedy Barn Key Chains!
577 views
1:47Banana's Out Takes 1
550 views
1:13Parking is a Ripoff! Jiffy in the City Bob Nelson
494 views
1:25JOY Florida Tour Oct 2019
490 views
58:41Bob Nelson Show 1985 PT2
484 views
0:51Kayakity Yakin Promo
431 views
5:24Bob Nelson Documentary Invitation
428 views
1:02What Do Tulips Smell like? Jiffy Jeff in the City Bob Nelson
428 views
4:42Airy Promo 3 Full HD 1080p MEDIUM FR30
417 viewsFrequently asked questions
What is Bob Nelson known for in stand-up?
Bob Nelson built his act on rubber-faced characters, and his two trademark routines are an impression of Jacques-Yves Cousteau and a football bit about player introductions.
Who did Bob Nelson open for?
For eight years Bob Nelson opened for Rodney Dangerfield, a job that put him in two of Dangerfield's HBO showcases next to Jerry Seinfeld and Rita Rudner.
Was Bob Nelson in a comedy group with Eddie Murphy?
Early on Bob Nelson belonged to the comedy group The Identical Triplets, together with Eddie Murphy and Rob Bartlett.
What role did Bob Nelson play in Kindergarten Cop?
In Kindergarten Cop, released in 1990, he played Henry Shoop; his other film parts include Ed in This Is My Life and Jacques in Brain Donors.
Did Bob Nelson have his own HBO special?
Yes, HBO gave him specials of his own, one of them titled Nelson Schmelson, and he made several appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
Where did Bob Nelson start doing stand-up?
He began doing stand-up in the late 1970s while he was studying theatre at Nassau Community College.
Did Bob Nelson win an Emmy?
In 1983 Bob Nelson won an Emmy in Philadelphia for writing and starring in the children's show Double Muppet Hold the Onions.
