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