Patton Oswalt
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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.
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Credits
The Dink (2026)
as Skip 'Piggy' Pigliani
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Buddy (2026)
as Strappy (voice)
Ratatouille (2007)
as Remy (voice)
GOAT (2026)
as Dennis Cooper (voice)
The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019)
as Max (voice)
Eternals (2021)
as Pip the Troll (voice)
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)
as Dr. Hubert Wartzki
22 Jump Street (2014)
as MC State History Professor (uncredited)
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)
as Todd Maher
Wrong Turn 2: Dead End (2007)
as Tommy (voice)
Blade: Trinity (2004)
as Hedges
Magnolia (1999)
as Delmer Darion
DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story (2004)
as Video Store Clerk on Phone (uncredited)
Sorry to Bother You (2018)
as Mr. _______'s White Voice (voice)
Teen Titans Go! To the Movies (2018)
as Atom (voice)
Taxi (2004)
as Clerk at Inpound Office
Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story (2026)
as Self
Zoolander (2001)
as Monkey Photographer
Keeping Up with the Joneses (2016)
as Bruce Springstein / Scorpion
The Circle (2017)
as Tom Stenton
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012)
as Roache
Ray Gunn (2026)
as Orderly / Board Member / Holo Ad Announcer (voice)
Failure to Launch (2006)
as Techie Guy
Starsky & Hutch (2004)
as Disco DJ
Odd Thomas (2013)
as Ozzie P. Boone
A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (2011)
as Mall Santa
Down Periscope (1996)
as Stingray Radioman
Minions & More Volume 2 (2022)
as Max (voice)
Man on the Moon (1999)
as Blue Collar Guy
80 for Brady (2023)
as Brisket
Sex and Death 101 (2007)
as Fred
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022)
as Heckler
We Bare Bears: The Movie (2020)
as Nom Nom (voice)
Deathstalker (2025)
as Doodad (voice)
Calendar Girls (2003)
as Larry
Harmontown (2014)
as Self
Reno 911!: Miami (2007)
as Jeff Spoder
Young Adult (2011)
as Matt Freehauf
The Informant! (2009)
as Ed Herbst
Observe and Report (2009)
as Toast A Bun Manager
Super Gidget (2019)
as Max (voice)
Please Stand By (2018)
as Officer Frank
Cake Boy (2005)
as Cake Pervert
Who Is Martin Mull? (2026)
as Self
Freaks of Nature (2015)
as Stuart Miller
Nerdland (2016)
as Elliot (voice)
Dads (2019)
as Self
AL’S BRAIN: A 3-D Journey through the Human Brain with ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic (2009)
as Co-Worker
Big Fan (2009)
as Paul Aufiero
Kim Possible (2019)
as Professor Dementor
The Sparks Brothers (2021)
as Self
Goodbye, Monster (2026)
as Dad
Balls of Fury (2007)
as Hammer
Space Cop (2016)
as Space Police Chief
I Love My Dad (2022)
as Chuck
Your Friend the Rat (2007)
as Remy (voice)
A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion (2020)
as Moderator / Villager
WordGirl: The Rise of Miss Power (2012)
Actor
Super High Me (2007)
as Self
Adams (2019)
as Roger
The Spine of Night (2021)
as Pyrantin (voice)
MEAD (2022)
as MEAD (voice)
Zoolander: Super Model (2016)
as Dr. Botoxo (voice)
Heroes of the Golden Mask (2023)
as Aesop (voice)
Chain Reactions (2025)
as Self
Reno 911!: The Hunt for QAnon (2021)
as Ron
In a Holidaze (2026)
Actor
Dude Bro Party Massacre III (2015)
as Chief
Marvel: 75 Years, from Pulp to Pop! (2014)
as Self
Last Laugh '05 (2005)
as Self
Sex and Broadcasting (2014)
as Self
Funny People: Live (2009)
as Self
Run Ronnie Run (2002)
as Dozer - Editor #1
Vincent Price: What Keeps Us Alive (2026)
Actor
Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping (2016)
as Self
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened (2023)
as Self
Patton Oswalt: Tea & Scotch (2026)
as Self
Nostalgia (2018)
as Kathleen's Father
Breakdown: 1975 (2025)
as Self
The Confirmation (2016)
as Drake
Patton Oswalt: Finest Hour (2011)
as Self
The Comedians of Comedy (2005)
as Self
Nature Calls (2012)
as Randy Stevens
Zig Zag (2002)
as Shelly
For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close (2020)
as Lash LaRue
52 - A Tale of Loneliness (2021)
as 52
All Roads Lead Home (2008)
as Milo
Gilbert (2017)
as Self
Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames (2024)
as Self
Mike Mignola: Drawing Monsters (2022)
as Self
Best of Stand-Up 2020 (2020)
as Self
Call Me Lucky (2015)
as Self
Patton Oswalt: We All Scream (2022)
as Self
Comedy Central Roast of Flavor Flav (2007)
as Self
Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie (2016)
as Merv Griffin
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner (2006)
as Self - Roaster
Heckler (2007)
as Self
HBO Comedy Half-Hour: Patton Oswalt (1998)
Actor
We the Economy: 20 Short Films You Can't Afford to Miss (2014)
as Lemonade Stand Dad
The Bitter Buddha (2012)
as Self
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2010)
as Dr. Demento
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Jerry Stiller (1999)
as Self
Patton Oswalt: I Love Everything (2020)
as Self
Sex Madness Revealed (2018)
as Jimmy Morris
Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously (2016)
as Self
Viva Lucha Libre (2012)
as Self
The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour (2007)
as Self
Blood Into Wine (2010)
as Self
Adam Ray Is Dr. Phil UNLEASHED (2024)
as Self
We Brought Back MST3K (2018)
as Self
The Super Bob Einstein Movie (2021)
as Self
Jason Nash Is Married (2014)
as Producer
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated (2021)
as Self
Untitled Patton/Byrne Piece (2008)
Actor
The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Halloween (2025)
as Self - Contestant
Shadowland (2024)
as Self (archive footage)
The Sophisticated Misfit (2007)
as Self
Desperate But Not Serious (2000)
as Auteur #1
The Amazing Screw-On Head (2006)
as Mr. Groin (voice)
Click, Clack, Moo: Christmas at the Farm (2017)
as Appliance Al (voice)
Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts (2011)
as Self
Beautiful Darling (2010)
as Andy Warhol (voice) / Truman Capote (voice)
The Loneliest Stoplight (2015)
as Narrator (voice)
Absolute Dominion (2025)
as Fix Huntley
Who the F#ck Is Chip Seinfeld? (2011)
as Self
Last Laugh '06 (2006)
as Self
Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt (2024)
as Self
Chronic-Con, Episode 420: A New Dope (2015)
as Self
Largo (2008)
as Self
The Comedians of Comedy: Live at the El Rey (2006)
as Self
Monster Challenge (2018)
as Self
Lemonade War (2014)
as Jerry
Unicorn Boy (2023)
as King Uniturius (voice)
The Liquid Psychologist (—)
Actor
Patton Oswalt: Tragedy Plus Comedy Equals Time (2014)
as Self
History of the Joke (2008)
as Self
Out of Print (2014)
as Self
See This Movie (2004)
as Felix
Laurie Kilmartin: 45 Jokes About My Dead Dad (2016)
as Self
Patton Oswalt: Werewolves and Lollipops (2007)
as Self
In Deep With Ryan Lochte (2020)
as Narrator
Patton Oswalt: My Weakness Is Strong (2009)
as Self
Fantasia in Best Show Minor (2010)
Actor
American Comic (2025)
as Himself
The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead (2013)
as Self
Patton Oswalt: Annihilation (2017)
as Self
That Damn Cat (2026)
as The Narrator
Radiolab Live: Apocalyptical (2013)
as Self
Patton Oswalt: No Reason to Complain (2004)
as Self
The Priest (2020)
as Father Shauna