Bobcat Goldthwait: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 44
- as director
- 18
- on screen
- 1984–2024
- box office
- $20.8M
- nomination
- 1
- average score
- 70
- Born
- May 26, 1962 (age 64)
- Birthplace
- Syracuse, New York, U.S.
- Full name
- Robert Francis Goldthwait
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Stand-up comedian, actor, director, screenwriter
- Years active
- 1980-present
- Spouses
- Ann Luly, Sarah de Sa Rego, Pollyanna McIntosh
- Children
- 2
The Best Bobcat Goldthwait Movies
The films of Bobcat Goldthwait that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Burglar (1987) leads with $16.3M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $16.3M Burglar 1987 · Crime -
Worldwide box office: $1.32M Radioland Murders 1994 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $1.18M Destiny Turns on the Radio 1995 · Fantasy -
Worldwide box office: $639K Sleeping Dogs Lie 2006 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $394K God Bless America 2012 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $344K Tapeheads 1988 · Drama
Bobcat Goldthwait's Career in Numbers
Bobcat Goldthwait's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Bobcat Goldthwait works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Massive Retaliation (1984) to Kyle Kinane: Dirt Nap (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Bobcat Goldthwait Movies by Decade
- 1980s 4
- 1990s 7
- 2000s 8
- 2010s 13
- 2020s 4
The 2010s were Bobcat Goldthwait's busiest decade, with 13 films.
Bobcat Goldthwait Movies by Genre
- Comedy 17
- Drama 5
- Family 3
- Adventure 2
- Horror 1
- Tv movie 1
- Biography 1
- Animation 1
- Action 1
- Fantasy 1
Comedy is the genre Bobcat Goldthwait has worked in most, with 17 films, ahead of drama (5).
Bobcat Goldthwait Career Milestones
- First film
- Massive Retaliation 1984
- Biggest box office hit
- Burglar $16.3M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Joy Ride Movie Echo Score 75
- Newest film
- Kyle Kinane: Dirt Nap 2024
Bobcat Goldthwait Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Bobcat Goldthwait is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 18 as director and 18 as actor. Rated films average a score of 70. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Bobcat Goldthwait
18- 2024
Kyle Kinane: Dirt Nap Comedy - 2021
Joy Ride Comedy Worldwide box office: $136K Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2020
Don’t Let the Pigeon Do Storytime Tv movie - 2019
Ron Funches: Giggle Fit Comedy - 2018
Hari Kondabolu: Warn Your Relatives Comedy - 2017
Patton Oswalt: Annihilation Comedy - 2016
Iliza Shlesinger: Confirmed Kills Comedy - 2016
Cameron Esposito: Marriage Material Comedy - 2015
Marc Maron: More Later Comedy - 2015
Call Me Lucky Biography - 2015
Eugene Mirman: Vegan on His Way to the Complain Store Comedy - 2014
Robert Kelly: Live at the Village Underground Comedy - 2014
Willow Creek Adventure - 2014
Patton Oswalt: Tragedy Plus Comedy Equals Time Comedy - 2012 God Bless America Comedy Worldwide box office: $394K
- 2009
Anjelah Johnson: That’s How We Do It Comedy - 2009
World's Greatest Dad Drama Worldwide box office: $222K - 2006 Sleeping Dogs Lie Drama Worldwide box office: $639K
Bobcat Goldthwait Movies as an Actor
18- 2021
SF Sketchfest Presents PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE Table Read Horror - 2018
Henchmen as Jackalope (voice) · Comedy Worldwide box office: $103K Movie Echo Score: 46 - 2006
Leroy & Stitch as Nosy (voice) · Animation - 2003
Windy City Heat as The Director · Comedy - 2001
Mickey’s House of Villains as Pain (voice) · Family - 2000
G-Men from Hell as Buster Lloyd · Comedy - 2000
Lion of Oz as Silly Ozbul (voice) · Family - 1999
Hercules: Zero to Hero as Pain (voice) (archive sound) · Action - 1998
Rusty: A Dog’s Tale as Jet the Turtle (voice) · Adventure - 1995
Out There as Cobb · Family - 1995
HBO Comedy Half Hour: Bobcat Goldthwait Comedy - 1995 Destiny Turns on the Radio as Mr. Smith · Fantasy Worldwide box office: $1.18M
- 1994 Radioland Murders as Wild Writer · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.32M
- 1991
Shakes the Clown as Shakes The Clown · Drama Worldwide box office: $115K - 1989
Meet the Hollowheads as Cop #1 · Sci-Fi - 1988 Tapeheads as Get Rich Quick Guy · Drama Worldwide box office: $344K
- 1987 Burglar as Carl Hefler · Crime Worldwide box office: $16.3M
- 1984
Massive Retaliation as Ernie Rust · War
Bobcat Goldthwait in Documentaries & Specials
8- 2022
Chop & Steele as Self · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 90 - 2019
It Started As a Joke as Self · Documentary - 2012
Bobcat Goldthwait: You Don’t Look the Same Either as Himself · Comedy - 2003
When Stand Up Stood Out as Self · Comedy - 1991
Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful as Himself · Comedy - 1988
Bob Goldthwait: Is He Like That All the Time? as Self · Comedy - 1987
An Evening with Bobcat Goldthwait - Share the Warmth as Himself · Documentary - 1986
Bob Goldthwait: Don’t Watch This Show as Self · Tv movie
Bobcat Goldthwait: Awards & Nominations
1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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2011 Toronto International Film Festival Awards- Bobcat Goldthwait: Nominated People's Choice Award (Midnight Madness), Second Runner Up God Bless America
Who Is Bobcat Goldthwait?
Bobcat Goldthwait was born in Syracuse, New York, U.S. in 1962 and is 64 years old. Credited on films since 1984, as both an actor and a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Robert Francis "Bobcat" Goldthwait, born May 26, 1962, is an American comedian, actor, director, and screenwriter. Known for his energetic stage persona and unusual high-pitched voice, his black comedy stand-up act shot him to prominence. Among his standout performances were in stand-up specials An Evening with Bobcat Goldthwait—Share the Warmth and Bob Goldthwait—Is He Like That All the Time? His acting roles also garnered attention, most notably Zed in the Police Academy franchise and Eliot Loudermilk in Scrooged. He has been a regular panelist on the radio-quiz show, Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, since 2012.
As a director and writer, Goldthwait made a name for himself in black comedies such as Shakes the Clown (1991), Sleeping Dogs Lie (2006), World's Greatest Dad (2009), God Bless America (2011), and the horror film Willow Creek (2013). His TV series directing credits include episodes of Chappelle's Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2004–07), and Maron (2013–15). He has produced several stand-up specials including Patton Oswalt: Tragedy Plus Comedy Equals Time (2014). Additionally, Goldthwait had notable voice roles in several films and TV series.
Who Bobcat Goldthwait Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Bobcat Goldthwait shares the most films with. Tom Kenny comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Frank Welker (4).
Bobcat Goldthwait: Questions & Answers
How many movies Bobcat Goldthwait has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Bobcat Goldthwait been in?
Bobcat Goldthwait is credited on 44 films, from 1984 to 2024. 18 of them as an actor and 18 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Bobcat Goldthwait's highest-grossing movie?
Burglar (1987) is Bobcat Goldthwait's biggest box office hit, with $16.3M worldwide, ahead of Radioland Murders (1994) ($1.32M). Across every film with box office figures, Bobcat Goldthwait's movies have made $20.8M.
Bobcat Goldthwait's biggest hits What is the best Bobcat Goldthwait movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Bobcat Goldthwait's best-rated film is Chop & Steele (2022) with a score of 90, followed by Joy Ride (2021) (75).
Best Bobcat Goldthwait movies, ranked Has Bobcat Goldthwait won an Oscar?
Bobcat Goldthwait has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Bobcat Goldthwait has 0 wins from 1 nomination.
How old is Bobcat Goldthwait?
Bobcat Goldthwait is 64 years old, born on May 26, 1962 in Syracuse, New York, U.S..
What is Bobcat Goldthwait's newest movie?
The most recent film on Bobcat Goldthwait's filmography is Kyle Kinane: Dirt Nap (2024), which Bobcat Goldthwait directed.
Who does Bobcat Goldthwait work with most often?
Bobcat Goldthwait shares the most films with Tom Kenny (5 films), Frank Welker (4 films) and Jeff Bennett (4 films).
The Best Bobcat Goldthwait Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 44 credits.
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