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 49 to 69 of 69.
3:01Bob Nelson at the American Hotel
399 views
1:28Banana's Outakes 2 Gussie Pond
392 views
0:33Buddy Complains
375 views
3:01ALS Ride for Life
364 views
2:02Bob in Bellmore!
357 views
0:39Chip gets terror-stricken.
323 views
6:07ALS Honoree Recognition Benefit
310 views
0:12TRANS-Com Video 1
305 views
2:02Don't Tease
304 views
1:01JUNE 3 REEL
282 views
0:59The Cat Jab. Jiffy in the City Bob Nelson
265 views
0:10Happy New Year! Trans-Com
263 views
0:53Big Movie Audition Jiffy in the City Bob Nelson
228 views
12:35A throwback video of The Long Island Laughter Company.
227 views
0:24A Piece of Toast.
223 views
0:57Escape From Fatigue Jiffy in the City Bob Nelson
210 views
0:16Merry Christmas 2024
205 views
0:39Chip gets terror-stricken. (Just for a Moment)
196 views
0:50Jiffy's Easter Bonnett Jiffy in the City Bob Nelson
174 views
0:47Mount Airy Sept 6th
157 views
0:28TC Christmas 2024
146 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.
