Patton Oswalt

Patton Oswalt

56 · Born: Jan 27, 1969

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornJan 27, 1969 Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
Spouse
  • Meredith Salenger

    ( Nov 4, 2017 to Dec 8, 2025 )
  • Michelle McNamara

    ( Sep 24, 2005 to Apr 21, 2016 )
Parents
  • Larry J. Oswalt
  • Carla Oswalt
Relatives
  • Matt Oswalt (Sibling)

Biography

Patton Oswalt, a renowned comedian, has been a staple in the American comedy scene since 1996, consistently headlining at various clubs across the United States. His impressive career has also been showcased through his own standup specials on Comedy Central and HBO, solidifying his status as a household name.

In 2002, Entertainment Weekly recognized Oswalt as the "It" comedian, a testament to his rising popularity and influence in the industry. His extensive television credits include a recurring role on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, which began in 1993, as well as guest appearances on iconic shows such as Seinfeld in 1989 and NewsRadio in 1995.

Beyond his comedic endeavors, Oswalt has also made a name for himself as a talented writer. He spent two seasons working on the popular sketch comedy show Mad TV, which premiered in 1995, and has also lent his writing skills to the MTV Music Video Awards. Currently, Oswalt is focusing on writing screenplays and has made notable appearances in several feature films, including Starsky & Hutch in 2004, Man on the Moon in 1999, and Magnolia in 1999.

Career

2026
GOAT
GOAT as Dennis (voice)
Deathstalker
Deathstalker as Doodad (voice)
2024
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire as Dr. Hubert Wartzki
Manhunt
Manhunt as Detective Lafayette Baker
2023
Unicorn Boy
Unicorn Boy as King Uniturius (voice)
80 for Brady
80 for Brady as Brisket
2022
MEAD
MEAD as MEAD (voice)
The Sandman
The Sandman as Matthew the Raven (voice)
Space Force
Space Force as Captain Lancaster
2021
The Spine of Night
The Spine of Night as Pyrantin (voice)
Eternals
Eternals as Pip the Troll (voice)
M.O.D.O.K.
M.O.D.O.K. as George Tarleton / M.O.D.O.K. (voice)
2020
We Bare Bears: The Movie
We Bare Bears: The Movie as Nom Nom (voice)
2019
Kim Possible
Kim Possible as Professor Dementor
Veronica Mars
Veronica Mars as Penn Epner
2018
Sorry to Bother You
Sorry to Bother You as Mr. _______'s White Voice (voice)
Sex Madness Revealed
Sex Madness Revealed as Jimmy Morris
Nostalgia
Nostalgia as Kathleen's Father
Please Stand By
Please Stand By as Officer Frank
A.P. Bio
A.P. Bio as Principal Ralph Durbin
Minecraft: Story Mode
Minecraft: Story Mode as Jesse (male voice)
2017
The Circle
The Circle as Tom Stenton
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Mystery Science Theater 3000 as Max (TV's Son of TV's Frank)
Spider-Man
Spider-Man as Uncle Ben (voice)
Happy!
Happy! as Happy (voice)
2016
Zoolander: Super Model
Zoolander: Super Model as Dr. Botoxo (voice)
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Keeping Up with the Joneses as Bruce Springstein / Scorpion
Nerdland
Nerdland as Elliot (voice)
2015
The Loneliest Stoplight
The Loneliest Stoplight as Narrator (voice)
Freaks of Nature
Freaks of Nature as Stuart Miller
Veep
Veep as Teddy Sykes
2014
22 Jump Street
22 Jump Street as MC State History Professor (uncredited)
BoJack Horseman
BoJack Horseman as Charlie Rose / Pinky Penguin / Doctor (voice)
Odd Thomas
Odd Thomas as Ozzie P. Boone
The Goldbergs
The Goldbergs as Adam Goldberg (voice)
Justified
Justified as Bob Sweeney
2012
Nature Calls
Nature Calls as Randy Stevens
2011
Young Adult
Young Adult as Matt Freehauf
Beautiful Darling
Beautiful Darling as Andy Warhol (voice) / Truman Capote (voice)
2009
Big Fan
Big Fan as Paul Aufiero
Observe and Report
Observe and Report as Toast A Bun Manager
The Informant!
The Informant! as Ed Herbst
2007
Your Friend the Rat
Your Friend the Rat as Remy (voice)
Ratatouille
Ratatouille as Remy (voice)
Wrong Turn 2: Dead End
Wrong Turn 2: Dead End as Tommy (voice)
Reno 911!: Miami
Reno 911!: Miami as Jeff Spoder
WordGirl
WordGirl as Tobey McCalister III (voice)
2006
Failure to Launch
Failure to Launch as Techie Guy
The Amazing Screw-On Head
The Amazing Screw-On Head as Mr. Groin (voice)
Reno 911!
Reno 911! as Boozehammer of Galen
2005
Cake Boy
Cake Boy as Cake Pervert
2004
Taxi
Taxi as Clerk at Inpound Office
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story as Video Store Clerk on Phone (uncredited)
2003
2002
Zig Zag
Zig Zag as Shelly
Run Ronnie Run
Run Ronnie Run as Dozer - Editor #1
2001
Zoolander
Zoolander as Monkey Photographer
1999
Magnolia
Magnolia as Delmer Darion
Man on the Moon
Man on the Moon as Blue Collar Guy
1998
The King of Queens
The King of Queens as Spence Olchin
1996
Down Periscope
Down Periscope as Stingray Radioman
2019
2022
2021
M.O.D.O.K.
M.O.D.O.K. as Creator