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Patton Oswalt
Patton Peter Oswalt, born on January 27, 1969, is an esteemed American stand-up comedian and actor. He gained recognition for his acting roles, particularly as Spence Olchin in the sitcom 'The King of Queens' (1998–2007) and narrating 'The Goldbergs' (2013–2023). Oswalt's career began with a debut in the Seinfeld episode 'The Couch', leading to appearances in numerous TV series such as 'Parks and Recreation', 'Community', 'Two and a Half Men', 'Drunk History', 'Reno 911!', 'Mystery Science Theatre 3000', and 'The Sandman'. He lent his voice to Remy in the animated film 'Ratatouille' (2007), various characters in the animated series 'BoJack Horseman', and played M.O.D.O.K in the 2021 animated series of the same name. He earned a Primetime Emmy Award and a Grammy Award for his Netflix special 'Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping' (2016). Before his successful career, Oswalt was born in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was a 'military brat' which led to his family living in various locations before settling in Sterling, Virginia. Oswalt began his stand-up comedy career on July 18, 1988. Oswalt's life is not just limited to his career, he was married to Michelle McNamara until her death in 2016. He remarried Meredith Salenger in 2017 and together they have one child.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Patton Peter Oswalt
Born: Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: January 27, 1969
Occupations: Stand-up comedian, actor, writer
Years Active: 1988-present
Children: 1
Spouses: Michelle McNamara, Meredith Salenger
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Awards and Nominations Received by Patton Oswalt
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Movies Featuring Patton Oswalt
Ratatouille
Sorry to Bother You
The Sparks Brothers
Nature Calls
Teen Titans Go! To the Movies
The Secret Life of Pets 2
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
Nostalgia
I Love My Dad
The Spine of Night
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Unicorn Boy
Absolute Dominion
Fantasia in Best Show Minor
Blood Into Wine
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts
WordGirl: The Rise of Ms. Power
Patton Oswalt: Tragedy Plus Comedy Equals Time
The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead
Out of Print
Lemonade War
Marvel: 75 Years, from Pulp to Pop!
Patton Oswalt: Finest Hour
We the Economy: 20 Short Films You Can’t Afford to Miss
Dude Bro Party Massacre III
The Loneliest Stoplight
Donald Trump’s The Art of the Deal: The Movie
Zoolander: Super Model
Click, Clack, Moo: Christmas at the Farm
Space Cop
Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping
Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously
Patton Oswalt: Annihilation
We Brought Back MST3K
Chronic-Con, Episode 420: A New Dope
Monster Challenge
Kim Possible
Super Gidget
Dads
Laurie Kilmartin: 45 Jokes About My Dead Dad
Sex Madness Revealed
Desperate But Not Serious
See This Movie
Patton Oswalt: No Reason to Complain
The Comedians of Comedy: Live at the El Rey
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner
The Amazing Screw-On Head
Patton Oswalt: Werewolves and Lollipops
Wrong Turn 2: Dead End
The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour
Run Ronnie Run
Cake Boy
Comedy Central Roast of Flavor Flav
Heckler
Your Friend the Rat
We Bare Bears: The Movie
In Deep With Ryan Lochte
A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion
For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close
Super High Me
Best of Stand-up 2020
Patton Oswalt: I Love Everything
Reno 911!: The Hunt for QAnon
Penguin Town
The Postal Service Zoom Auditions
George Carlin’s American Dream
Patton Oswalt: We All Scream
Heroes of the Golden Mask
Patton Oswalt: I Love Everything
Al’s Brain
Down Periscope
History of the Joke
HBO Comedy Half-Hour: Patton Oswalt
Patton Oswalt: My Weakness Is Strong
MEAD
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Jerry Stiller
Mike Mignola: Drawing Monsters
American Comic
Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames
Adam Ray Is Dr. Phil UNLEASHED
Chain Reactions
Deathstalker
Career Timeline
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2024
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Dr. Hubert Wartzki
Unicorn Boy
King Uniturius
Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames
Self
Adam Ray Is Dr. Phil UNLEASHED
Self
2022
I Love My Dad
Chuck
Patton Oswalt: We All Scream
Self
MEAD
MEAD (voice)
Mike Mignola: Drawing Monsters
Self
2020
We Bare Bears: The Movie
Nom Nom (voice)
In Deep With Ryan Lochte
Narrator
A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion
Moderator / Villager
For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close
Lash LaRue
Best of Stand-up 2020
Self
Patton Oswalt: I Love Everything
Self
The Postal Service Zoom Auditions
Self
Patton Oswalt: I Love Everything
Self
2019
The Secret Life of Pets 2
Max
Kim Possible
Professor Dementor
Super Gidget
Max (voice)
Dads
Self
2018
Sorry to Bother You
Mr. _______'s White Voice
Teen Titans Go! To the Movies
Nostalgia
We Brought Back MST3K
Self
Monster Challenge
Self
Sex Madness Revealed
Jimmy Morris
2016
Donald Trump’s The Art of the Deal: The Movie
Merv Griffin
Zoolander: Super Model
Dr. Botoxo (voice)
Space Cop
Space Police Chief
Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping
Self
Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously
Self
Laurie Kilmartin: 45 Jokes About My Dead Dad
Self
2015
Dude Bro Party Massacre III
Chief
The Loneliest Stoplight
Narrator (voice)
Chronic-Con, Episode 420: A New Dope
Self
2014
Patton Oswalt: Tragedy Plus Comedy Equals Time
Self
Out of Print
Self
Lemonade War
Jerry
Marvel: 75 Years, from Pulp to Pop!
Self
We the Economy: 20 Short Films You Can’t Afford to Miss
Lemonade Stand Dad
2007
Ratatouille
Patton Oswalt: Werewolves and Lollipops
Self
Wrong Turn 2: Dead End
Tommy (voice)
The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour
Self
Comedy Central Roast of Flavor Flav
Self
Heckler
Self
Your Friend the Rat
Remy (voice)
Super High Me
Self
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