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Patton Oswalt

Patton Oswalt

Director & actor · born 27 January 1969 · Portsmouth, Virginia, USA

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.

Where to start: GOAT (2026).

As director 2

As actor 146

TV shows 97

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Patton Oswalt movie?

By viewer score, GOAT (2026) at 8.0/10.

What are Patton Oswalt’s most popular movies?

Ratatouille, Eternals, 22 Jump Street.

How many movies has Patton Oswalt made?

148 films on TMDB, 2 as director, 146 as actor.

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