Where in the world am I today?: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Prologue: Rob and I first met while working a gig for a company from Japan on a contract in Korea… The year was 1993 and we were both working at the World Expo in Taejon, Korea. I arrived a couple of weeks before Robb and left a couple of weeks earlier than he did… Also there at the time was Tuba Hetherton and Glenn Singer… Oh the parties, oh the laughs, oh the custom tailored suits… The flood of memories is amazing! We were all pretty much struggling to communicate as the language and culture were a big change from what any of us were used to, but Robb’s silent work really seemed to connect and by the end of the run he was a performing like a ROCK star! That quote from Mr. Saturday Night “See what I did there?” is one we use when ever we see each other… Great guy! Definitely a fan of his work!
STATS
Name: Robb Zeiser – AKA Mr. Robb
Birthday: July 23, 1965.
Place of Birth: Long Island, New York, USA.
Started Peforming/Working in the Industry: December I consider the first day of rehearsal with Ringling Bros. Circus to be my first day as a full time professional entertainer which was January 6, 1986.
Discipline: Clown/Silent Comedian.
Website: http://www.MrRobb.com
Video Link: http://www.MrRobb.com/video and http://www.YouTube.com/silentcomedy
Venues Worked: Circus, Nightclub, Film, Television, Festivals, Theaters, Hospitals, Operas, Mental Institutions, ….. you name it, I probably worked there.
Hot 10 Questions:
- What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream and why? • Mint Chocolate Chip. Always liked it, always will.
- Name one movie that would make it to your Top 10 all-time great films. • Mr. Saturday Night (“See what I did there?”).
- What was your favorite toy from childhood? • GI Joe with kung fu grip.
- Who were your biggest inspirations when you got started? • Charlie Chaplin. His work is timeless. It’s still socially relevant and has stood the test of time.
- From the world of animation what one character do you most identify with or see yourself in? • Charlie Brown.
- Name something that scares you. • Owning a house.
- Apart from the entertainment industry, name one other job you’ve had. • I had a job delivering caskets to funeral homes.
- What’s something you haven’t done yet that you’d like to try? • Owning a house.
- What’s your least favourite thing about being a performer? • Being alone in a hotel room after an awesome show.
- If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? • “Welcome home. You’ve answered your call. Job well done!“
The Nugget:
Pick one nugget of wisdom you’ve picked up from your career in Show Business to share with the World.
“Never go on stage without your wallet! and…… if you stop loving it, quit! (and let someone who does love it take your place)“
–Robb Zeiser
