Schneider is married to actress Will van Kralingen. He has two children with her, including former GTSTactor Beau Schneider (1988). He is also active as a (stage) actor.
Since his debut in 1960, Schneider has played about 150 leading roles on stage, making him one of the greatest actors of his time. He won, among other things, the Louis d’Or, the most important stage award, for his portrayal in the play Hamlet†