- As a Lieutenant Colonel, he is a Public Affairs Officer with the United States Marine Corps Reserve. He is a combat veteran having served in Liberia, Kosovo and Afghanistan, earning over 19 medals and ribbons. (2009)
- Has served in Liberia, Kosovo, and Afghanistan as a Marine Corps officer.
- In the film 12 Strong (2018), Riggle plays Colonel Max Bowers, a former battalion commander in the 5th Special Forces Group. In real life, Riggle served directly under Bowers in the opening period of the war in Afghanistan.
- Finished the 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon with a time of 05:33:52.
- He attended the University of Kansas, where he was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, attained his pilot's license, and in 1992, graduated with a B.A. in Theater and Film. He went on to earn a Master of Public Administration degree from Webster University in 1997.
- Member of New York City's popular improv and sketch comedy troupe, Respecto Montalban.
- He is of Swedish, German, English, and Scottish ancestry.
- Briefly joined Saturday Night Live (1975) as a featured player for the 2004-2005 season. In mid-summer of 2005, it has now been announced that he will not be returning to the show for the 2005-2006 season.
- Is the honorary mayor of the California town Funner (which is the area around the Harrah's Rincon Casino/Resort).
- Comedy partner of Rob Huebel
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