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.
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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
GOAT
Character: Dennis (voice)
MOVIE • 2026
Deathstalker
Character: Doodad (voice)
MOVIE • 2025
The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Halloween
Character: Self - Contestant
MOVIE • 2025
Chain Reactions
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2025
American Comic
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 2025
Absolute Dominion
Character:
MOVIE • 2025
Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
Character: Self - Actor and Comedian
TV • 2025
Suits LA
Character: Patton Oswalt
TV • 2025
Hollywood Squares
Character: Self
TV • 2025
Shadowland
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2024
Adam Ray Is Dr. Phil UNLEASHED
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2024
Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2024
The 1% Club
Character: Self - Host
TV • 2024
John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A.
Character: Self
TV • 2024
Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2024
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Character: Dr. Hubert Wartzki
MOVIE • 2024
Manhunt
Character: Det. Lafayette Baker
TV • 2024
After Midnight
Character: Self
TV • 2024
Grimsburg
Character: Slasher (voice)
TV • 2024
Grimsburg
Character: (voice)
TV • 2024
Crew
Crew Credits
Eddie Pepitone: The Collapse
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2025
Sardinia
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2024
Patton Oswalt: We All Scream
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2022
Patton Oswalt: We All Scream
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2022
I Love My Dad
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2022
Marvel's M.O.D.O.K.
Role: Executive Producer
TV • 2021
Marvel's M.O.D.O.K.
Role: Writer
TV • 2021
Marvel's M.O.D.O.K.
Role: Creator
TV • 2021
I'll Be Gone in the Dark
Role: Executive Producer
TV • 2020
Patton Oswalt: I Love Everything
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 2020
Unlovable
Role: Associate Producer
MOVIE • 2018
Patton Oswalt: Annihilation
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2017
Patton Oswalt: Annihilation
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2017
Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2016
Dude Bro Party Massacre III
Role: Co-Producer
MOVIE • 2015
Patton Oswalt: Tragedy Plus Comedy Equals Time
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2014
Patton Oswalt: Finest Hour
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2011
Patton Oswalt: My Weakness Is Strong
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2009
The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2007
The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2007