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