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