
- Known for
- Acting
- Credits
- 166 films
- Born
- January 27, 1969 (age 57)
- Place of birth
- Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
Acting
Patton Oswalt
Also known as Patton Peter Oswalt
Biography
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.
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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
Acting 142
- —The Liquid Psychologist
- 2026In a Holidaze
- 2026Ray Gunn · Orderly / Board Member / Holo Ad Announcer (voice)
- 2026That Damn Cat · The Narrator
- 2026Who Is Martin Mull? · Self
- 2026Vincent Price: What Keeps Us Alive
- 2026Buddy · Strappy (voice)
- 2026The Dink · Skip 'Piggy' Pigliani
Writing 13
- 2026Patton Oswalt: Tea & Scotch · Writer
- 2022Patton Oswalt: We All Scream · Writer
- 2020Patton Oswalt: I Love Everything · Screenplay
- 2017Patton Oswalt: Annihilation · Writer
- 2016Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping · Writer
- 2014Patton Oswalt: Tragedy Plus Comedy Equals Time · Writer
- 2011Patton Oswalt: Finest Hour · Writer
Production 8
- —In Search of Nosferatu · Executive Producer
- 2025Eddie Pepitone: The Collapse · Executive Producer
- 2024Sardinia · Executive Producer
- 2022I Love My Dad · Producer
- 2018Unlovable · Associate Producer
- 2017Patton Oswalt: Annihilation · Executive Producer
- 2015Dude Bro Party Massacre III · Co-Producer
- 2007
Directing 2
- 2026Patton Oswalt: Tea & Scotch · Director
- 2022Patton Oswalt: We All Scream · Director
Crew 1
- 2013Sunday · Thanks











