Robert Smigel

actor, humorist, comedian and writer

Actor, humorist and comedian; creator of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog

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Triumph the Insult Comic Dog has been offending celebrities, politicians, and other targets for almost two decades.

Robert Smigel on 'Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog'

Triumph the Insult Comic Dog has been offending celebrities, politicians, and other targets for almost two decades.

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