Rob Riley

Biography

Born in Long Grove, Ill., Riley began his career in the Chicago improv scene, joining the famed Second City improv troupe in the 1980s and working alongside the likes of Jim Belushi, Tim Kazurinsky, and George Wendt. He was a writer for SNL between 1984 and 1985. Riley also made a name for himself in the Chicago theater scene, including productions of The Mystery Circle and Cadillac. He had several minor television and film roles, with credits including 2010’s A Nightmare on Elm Street, Chicago Fire, and Groundhog Day — in which he played a DJ whose voice wakes up Bill Murray each day when his radio alarm clock goes off.

Known For

Saturday Night Live

Groundhog Day

Ri¢hie Ri¢h

A Nightmare on Elm Street

All Movies (9)

A Nightmare on Elm Street2010 · as Minister
Ri¢hie Ri¢h1994 · as President
Groundhog Day1993 · as D.J. (voice)
Prelude to a Kiss1992 · as Mr. Sokol
Mutant Video1986
Tab Lloyd: Investigative Reporter1985 · as Tab Lloyd
Sugar or Plain1984 · as Jyrkow
Will: G. Gordon Liddy1982
Bill Murray Live from the Second City1980 · as Self

All TV Shows (5)

Saturday Night Live1975 · as Ice Cream Parlor Clerk (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live1975 · as Juror (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live1975 · as Nazi (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live1975 · as Doctor (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live1975 · as Emperor Tiberius' Servant (uncredited)