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Patton Oswalt

Patton Peter Oswalt (born January 27, 1969) is an American stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. Oswalt first began performing standup comedy in the late 1980s. After spending two seasons writing for MADtv and starring in his own 1996 comedy special for HBO, he began performing in films and television shows including his film debut Down Periscope (1996) and The King of Queens (1998 - 2007). A rare starring film role was the voice of Remy in Pixar's Ratatouille (2007). Oswalt has appeared in dozens of other films and television series, primarily comedies, including many voice roles. Oswalt was married to writer Michelle Eileen McNamara on September 24, 2005 until her death in 2016. Their daughter, Alice Rigney Oswalt, was born on April 15, 2009. He has been married to actress Meredith Salenger since 2017.

January 27, 1969 (57 years old)
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TV Shows
1996–Present
Career
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Known For

GOAT
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GOAT
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Comedians of Comedy
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Comedians of Comedy
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The History of Comedy
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The History of Comedy
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Emeril Live
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Emeril Live
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The Sandman
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The Sandman
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The Goldbergs
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The Goldbergs
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Filmography

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GOAT
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GOAT
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We Bare Bears: The Movie
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We Bare Bears: The Movie
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The Secret Life of Pets 2
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The Secret Life of Pets 2
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Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt
Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt
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Ratatouille
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Ratatouille
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Eternals
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Eternals
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TV Shows

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Comedians of Comedy
80
Comedians of Comedy
TV Series
The History of Comedy
66
The History of Comedy
TV Series
Stream
Emeril Live
45
Emeril Live
TV Series
Stream
The Sandman
79
The Sandman
TV Series
Stream
The Goldbergs
75
The Goldbergs
TV Series
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The King of Queens
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The King of Queens
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Videos

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'I Love My Dad' Exclusive Interviews 04:11
'I Love My Dad' Exclusive Interviews
'The Spine of Night' Trailer 01:53
'The Spine of Night' Trailer
'Young Adult' Clip: No. 1 01:20
'Young Adult' Clip: No. 1
'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' Preview - Been There, Done That 02:08
'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' Preview - Been There, Done That
Moviefone - Young Adult - Cast Interviews - High School (Sponsored Content) 04:37
Moviefone - Young Adult - Cast Interviews - High School (Sponsored Content)
Moviefone - Young Adult - Cast Q&A 06:42
Moviefone - Young Adult - Cast Q&A

Patton Oswalt News

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Patton Oswalt on his late wife's legacy, 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark'

Patton Oswalt on his late wife's legacy, 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark'

The HBO docuseries 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark,' takes a look at the late Michelle McNamara as she investigates and wr...

Moviefone Staff ·
9 Things You Never Knew About 'Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story'

9 Things You Never Knew About 'Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story'

Duck and cover.

Jesse Schedeen ·
'Veronica Mars' Revival Brings Back Max Greenfield, Adds Patton Owalt

'Veronica Mars' Revival Brings Back Max Greenfield, Adds Patton Owalt

Deputy Leo is back!

Kelly Woo ·
First 'Secret Life of Pets 2' Trailer Takes a Trip to the Vet

First 'Secret Life of Pets 2' Trailer Takes a Trip to the Vet

It's every pet's worst nightmare

Kelly Woo ·
Patton Oswalt to Discuss Wife's Death in October Netflix Special

Patton Oswalt to Discuss Wife's Death in October Netflix Special

Patton Oswalt has spoken publicly before about the sudden death of his wife, true crime writer Michelle McNamara, who pa...

Katie Roberts ·
Patton Oswalt & Meredith Salenger Are Engaged, See the Cute Photos of Her 'Rock'

Patton Oswalt & Meredith Salenger Are Engaged, See the Cute Photos of Her 'Rock'

Actor/comedian Patton Oswalt and actress Meredith Salenger (remember "The Journey of Natty Gann"?) are engaged, 15 month...

Gina Carbone ·