Patton Oswalt
Date of birth: 1969-01-27
Place of birth: Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: پاتون اسوالت
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.
Movie Credits
Ratatouille
2007-06-28
Remy, a resident of Paris, has quite a sophisticated palate. He would love to become a chef so he ca
80 for Brady
2023-02-03
Four lifelong friends set out on an unforgettable journey to see their hero Tom Brady play in Super
Harmontown
2014-03-08
A comedic, brutally honest documentary following self-destructive TV writer Dan Harmon as he takes h
Reno 911!: Miami
2007-02-23
A rag-tag team of Reno cops are called in to save the day after a terrorist attack disrupts a nation
I Love My Dad
2022-08-05
A hopelessly estranged father catfishes his son in an attempt to reconnect.
HBO Comedy Half-Hour: Patton Oswalt
1998-01-16
Stand up special
Taxi
2004-10-06
A mouthy and feisty taxicab driver has hot tips for a green and inept cop set on solving a string of
The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour
2007-09-18
It's a night of comic anarchy as 15 of today's edgiest comedians perform at Los Angeles' legendary T
The Informant!
2009-09-18
A rising star at agri-industry giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Mark Whitacre suddenly turns whis
Failure to Launch
2006-03-10
At 35, Tripp has an interesting job, a hip car, a passion for sailing, an active dating life, and a
We Brought Back MST3K
2018-04-17
This feature length documentary provides fans with an insider’s look at the creation of Season 11 an
Balls of Fury
2007-08-29
Randy Daytona was a child ping pong prodigy who lost his chance at Olympic gold when his father is m
Eternals
2021-11-03
The Eternals are a team of ancient aliens who have been living on Earth in secret for thousands of y
Your Friend the Rat
2007-11-06
Let's face it, rats are not the most beloved creatures on earth. However, maybe this little tale abo
Zoolander
2001-09-28
Clear the runway for Derek Zoolander, VH1's three-time male model of the year. His face falls when h
History of the Joke
2008-02-28
Comedian Lewis Black presents a "history of the joke" while trying to find the greatest joke ever to
Patton Oswalt: My Weakness Is Strong
2009-08-25
The critically-acclaimed comedian, actor, writer, and voice of Remy the Rat (the Oscar®-winning Rata
Heckler
2007-11-04
HECKLER is a comedic feature documentary exploring the increasingly critical world we live in. After
Big Fan
2009-02-07
Paul Aufiero, a 35-year-old parking-garage attendant from Staten Island, is the self-described "worl
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
2024-03-20
When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must joi
Super High Me
2007-10-13
Determined to find out the true effects of marijuana on the human body, stand-up comedian and former
Blade: Trinity
2004-12-08
For years, Blade has fought against the vampires in the cover of the night. But now, after falling i
Blood Into Wine
2010-02-19
Music fans know Maynard James Keenan as the frontman of such bands as Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Pu
All Roads Lead Home
2008-01-01
The story is about a 12 year old girl who loses her mother in an automobile accident. Her father str
Patton Oswalt: No Reason to Complain
2004-12-05
In this special, Patton Oswalt expresses his thoughts on many things in his life including his frien
The Super Bob Einstein Movie
2021-12-28
This documentary explores Bob Einstein’s unlikely discovery and enduring career, sharing the many ev
The Comedians of Comedy
2005-03-01
The Comedians of Comedy is an occasional stand-up comedy tour featuring Patton Oswalt, Zach Galifian
Reno 911!: The Hunt for QAnon
2021-12-23
The Reno Sheriff’s Department find themselves in their stickiest situation yet, hunting down “Q," th
See This Movie
2004-03-03
Two bumbling but determined three-day film school graduates enter the Montreal World Film Festival w
The Comedians of Comedy: Live at the El Rey
2006-01-01
For the final show of their successful "Comedians of Comedy" tour, "alternative" stand-up comics Mar
Magnolia
1999-12-17
On one random day in the San Fernando Valley, a dying father, a young wife, a male caretaker, a famo
Heroes of the Golden Mask
2023-07-13
Charlie, a wise-cracking, homeless, American orphan is magically transported to the ancient Chinese
A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas
2011-11-04
Six years have elapsed since Guantanamo Bay, leaving Harold and Kumar estranged from one another wit
Patton Oswalt: Werewolves and Lollipops
2007-07-10
This DVD is a recording of the show Patton Oswalt performed at the 40 Watt Club in Athens, Georgia .
Patton Oswalt: Finest Hour
2011-09-05
Patton Oswalt brings his deeply insightful, creative comedy to topics such as trying to be a good ex
Young Adult
2011-11-11
A divorced writer from the Midwest returns to her hometown to reconnect with an old flame, who's now
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Jerry Stiller
1999-10-27
The annual roast of the Friars Club, a fraternal organization for comedians, is a big honor - and ye
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
2012-06-22
As an asteroid nears Earth, a man finds himself alone after his wife leaves in a panic. He decides t
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
2013-12-18
A timid magazine photo manager who lives life vicariously through daydreams embarks on a true-life a
Nature Calls
2012-03-10
Polar-opposite brothers Randy and Kirk never saw eye-to-eye, but their rivalry is taken to a new lev
The Bitter Buddha
2012-06-15
The Documentary takes an unconventional journey through the life of one of America's most original c
Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts
2011-11-01
Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts is a feature-length documentary that takes an in depth look at the lif
Who the F#ck Is Chip Seinfeld?
2011-11-11
A darkly comedic portrait of Chip Seinfeld- the degenerate, cocaine-addicted "brother" of Jerry Sein
Absolute Dominion
2025-05-09
In the year 2063 AD, the world faces catastrophe as zealots and extremists wage a global holy war, c
In Deep With Ryan Lochte
2020-07-15
Four years after Ryan Lochte's scandal at the 2016 Olympics, the father of two tries once more to ma
Odd Thomas
2013-01-29
In a California desert town, a short-order cook with clairvoyant abilities encounters a mysterious m
The Amazing Screw-On Head
2006-08-20
Based on the award-winning comic book by Mike Mignola (creator of Hellboy), The Amazing Screw-On Hea
Patton Oswalt: Tragedy Plus Comedy Equals Time
2014-01-17
Performing for a packed house at Spreckels Theater in San Diego, comedian Patton Oswalt delivers a b
Radiolab Live: Apocalyptical
2013-12-09
Cataclysmic destruction. Surprising survival. Radiolab turns its gaze to the topic of endings, both
Freaks of Nature
2015-10-30
In the town of Dillford, humans, vampires and zombies were all living in peace - until the alien apo
Laurie Kilmartin: 45 Jokes About My Dead Dad
2016-12-29
Laurie Kilmartin's tweeting while her father was in hospice quickly garnered press and Twitter follo
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
2010-03-22
A fictional biographical film about ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic that parodies other films based on musicians
22 Jump Street
2014-06-05
After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt an
Patton Oswalt: We All Scream
2022-09-20
Patton riffs on the hazards of aging, his failed shutdown plans, and the day his wife turned into a
Jason Nash Is Married
2014-06-24
Jason is stuck living in the shadows of his more successful wife (Busy Philipps) and two young kids.
MEAD
2022-08-10
A fugitive starship (MEAD) and a lone passenger (Friz) evade earth forces utilizing their ability to
Click, Clack, Moo: Christmas at the Farm
2017-11-28
It's Christmas time and the farm animals have a problem: how to buy Farmer Brown the present of his
Dude Bro Party Massacre III
2015-06-13
In the wake of two back-to-back mass murders on Chico's frat row, loner Brent Chirino must infiltrat
Out of Print
2014-08-23
A documentary exploring the importance of revival cinema and 35mm exhibition - seen through the lens
We the Economy: 20 Short Films You Can't Afford to Miss
2014-10-21
Everyone’s talking about it, but who can explain it? Paul G. Allen’s Vulcan Productions and Morgan
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
2022-09-08
Exploring every facet of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic’s life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
2023-03-11
In 1978, CBS aired the “Star Wars Holiday Special” the week before Thanksgiving to an audience of 13
Marvel: 75 Years, from Pulp to Pop!
2014-11-04
In celebration of the publisher's 75th anniversary, the hour-long special will take a detailed look
Run Ronnie Run
2002-01-20
A redneck with an uncanny knack for getting arrested becomes the star of his own reality program.
Desperate But Not Serious
2000-10-31
Lily is a twenty-something aspiring writer who receives an invitation to attend a wedding reception
Largo
2008-02-01
A documentary about the iconoclastic Los Angeles club, which opened in its original incarnation on F
Observe and Report
2009-04-10
Mall security guard Ronnie Barnhardt is called into action to stop a flasher from turning shopper's
Call Me Lucky
2015-08-07
An inspiring, triumphant and wickedly funny portrait of one of comedy’s most enigmatic and important
Lemonade War
2014-09-30
In an idyllic suburban neighborhood, Jerry runs his big business lemonade stand and has the market c
Viva Lucha Libre
2012-09-14
A documentary on Lucha Libre. Leap off the top rope into the world of Mexican wrestling.
The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead
2013-10-11
A short documentary celebrating the tenth year of The Walking Dead. Features the creators of the com
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner
2006-08-20
It's William Shatner's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The C
Comedy Central Roast of Flavor Flav
2007-08-12
It's Flavor Flav's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comed
Minions & More Volume 2
2022-11-08
This collection of 11 short films produced by Illumination includes: From the "Despicable Me" franch
Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt
2024-04-01
For years, artist Drew Friedman has chronicled a strange, alternate universe populated by forgotten
Chronic-Con, Episode 420: A New Dope
2015-07-03
In response to Morgan Spurlock's COMIC-CON: A FAN'S HOPE, comedian Doug Benson (SUPER HIGH ME) stars
The Confirmation
2016-03-18
A divorced father reconnects with his son when they track down a stolen toolbox over the course of a
Man on the Moon
1999-12-22
The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.
Unicorn Boy
2023-01-20
A wild ride of gender and self identity set to a backdrop of a freak-adelic fantasy world. Matty, a
Fantasia in Best Show Minor
2010-01-01
Fantasia in Best Show Minor is the first and only ever Best Show on WFMU DVD Release! It features st
Welcome to Bridgetown
2015-09-01
Upcoming documentary directed by Adam Smith focusing on Portland Oregon's annual Bridgetown Comedy F
The Circle
2017-04-27
A young tech worker takes a job at a powerful Internet corporation, quickly rises up the company's r
Nostalgia
2018-02-16
A mosaic of stories about love and loss, exploring our relationship to the objects, artifacts, and m
The Loneliest Stoplight
2015-08-21
The life and times of a neglected stoplight.
Sex and Broadcasting
2014-11-15
SEX AND BROADCASTING is a feature length documentary about New Jersey's WFMU, the world's strangest
Calendar Girls
2003-09-02
Members of a Yorkshire branch of the Women's Institute cause controversy when they pose nude for a c
Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie
2016-02-10
Donald Trump has it all. Money, power, respect, and an Eastern European bride. But all his success d
Nerdland
2016-12-06
Aspiring actor John and wannabe screenwriter Elliot are slacker best friends who have seen their dre
Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping
2016-04-22
Patton Oswalt delivers a fresh hour plus of stand-up, covering everything from misery to defeat to h
Cake Boy
2005-06-21
With danger hot on his heels, erotic-cake baker Selwyn (Warren Fitzgerald) flees his abusive girlfri
Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously
2016-07-08
Neil Gaiman is one of the most beloved storytellers in the world today, a medium-jumping legend who
Keeping Up with the Joneses
2016-10-20
An ordinary suburban couple finds it’s not easy keeping up with the Joneses – their impossibly gorge
Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames
2024-08-27
While known for cinema classics such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Days of Wine and Roses and the Pink
Chain Reactions
2025-09-19
An exploration of the legacy of Tobe Hooper's classic 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'.
Sex and Death 101
2007-06-15
A guy's life is turned around by an email, which includes the names of everyone he's had sex with an
The Sophisticated Misfit
2007-04-26
The Sophisticated Misfit is a long-awaited must-have for fans of the artist Shag and Tiki culture al
Starsky & Hutch
2004-03-05
Join uptight David Starsky and laid-back Ken "Hutch" Hutchinson as they're paired for the first time
Beautiful Darling
2010-04-02
James Rasin's documentary “Beautiful Darling” honors American Transgender actress and best-known War
Down Periscope
1996-03-01
Maverick Navy Lieutenant Commander Tom Dodge will never be a textbook officer, but he's a brilliant
Patton Oswalt: Annihilation
2017-10-17
Patton Oswalt, despite a personal tragedy, produces his best standup yet. Focusing on the tribulatio
Sorry to Bother You
2018-07-06
In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, black telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical
Please Stand By
2018-01-26
A young autistic woman runs away from her caregiver in order to boldly go and deliver her 500-page S
Sex Madness Revealed
2018-04-20
Jimmy Morris has a special surprise guest on his podcast, The Film Dick. It's Chester Holloway who r
Zig Zag
2002-06-14
An autistic 15-year-old boy steals money from his boss to provide rent for his abusive father, who u
Teen Titans Go! To the Movies
2018-07-27
All the major DC superheroes are starring in their own films, all but the Teen Titans, so Robin is d
Monster Challenge
2018-09-21
Famed composer Michael Giacchino catapults a hapless Patton Oswalt (as himself) into an outrageous s
Zoolander: Super Model
2016-08-01
Ridiculously good-looking superheroes Derek Zoolander and Hansel defend people from the dark forces
The Secret Life of Pets 2
2019-05-24
Max the terrier must cope with some major life changes when his owner gets married and has a baby. W
Gilbert
2017-04-20
The life and career of one of comedy's most inimitable modern voices, Mr. Gilbert Gottfried.
Kim Possible
2019-02-15
Everyday teen hero Kim Possible and her best friend Ron Stoppable embark on their freshman year of h
Super Gidget
2019-08-27
When Max is kidnapped by an army of squirrels, Super Gidget is the only one who can save him. It tur
Dads
2019-09-06
A joyful exploration of modern fatherhood, this doc gathers the testimonies of dads around the world
Funny People: Live
2009-07-24
A live stand-up special hosted by Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, and Judd Apatow broadcast by Comedy Cent
Wrong Turn 2: Dead End
2007-08-25
Retired military commander Colonel Dale Murphy hosts the simulated post-apocalyptic reality show whe
Patton Oswalt: I Love Everything
2020-05-19
Turning 50. Finding love again. Buying a house. Experiencing existential dread at Denny's. Life come
We Bare Bears: The Movie
2020-06-30
When Grizz, Panda, and Ice Bear's love of food trucks and viral videos get out of hand, the brothers
Last Laugh '06
2006-12-10
Heartache, heartbreak and mother f#@$in’ snakes! We take an irreverent look back at the most controv
A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion
2020-09-13
The cast of The Princess Bride is together again! The stars of the iconic 1987 fantasy film reunited
The Priest
2020-09-10
In a lonely desert town a suicidal priest makes a decision that kicks into motion a series of strang
Al's Brain
2009-07-10
"Weird Al" Yankovic guides the audience through a 3-D lesson on the human brain. Al answers "man on
Best of Stand-up 2020
2020-12-31
Unnecessary milk substitutes. Bad passwords. Burlap underpants. 2020 may have sucked, but thankfully
The Sparks Brothers
2021-06-18
Take a musical odyssey through five weird and wonderful decades with brothers Ron & Russell Mael, ce
The Spine of Night
2021-10-29
When ancient dark magic falls into sinister hands and unleashes ages of suffering onto mankind, a gr
Last Laugh '05
2005-12-11
“COMEDY CENTRAL’s Last Laugh ’05” takes an irreverent look back at some of the most controversial an
Mike Mignola: Drawing Monsters
2022-08-13
As one of the most successful independent comic book creators, Mike Mignola has inspired generations
Adams
2019-08-10
One of the first film adaptations of Booker Prize-winning author George Saunders' work, this examina
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
2021-06-05
Monty Python’s influence on comedy has been compared to the Beatles’ influence on music, a pivotal m
For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close
2020-10-14
Comedy guru Del Close, mentor to everyone from Bill Murray to Tina Fey, sets out to write his autobi
The Dink
A washed-up tennis pro who, in trying to save a club in crisis and win his father’s respect, is forc
52 - A Tale of Loneliness
2021-02-09
Far beneath the beautiful sea, a unique whale sings a song that is all his own. Based on the award w
Adam Ray Is Dr. Phil UNLEASHED
2024-11-18
Comedian Adam Ray transforms into Dr. Phil for this one-of-a-kind comedy show featuring celebrity gu
Shadowland
2024-11-29
Director Otso Tiainen’s fascinating study of an esoteric community hidden within the French Pyrenees
The Postal Service Zoom Auditions
2020-10-07
Watch The Postal Service hold Zoom ‘auditions’ for new bandmembers including Slash, Anne Hathaway an
WordGirl: The Rise of Ms. Power
2012-01-01
There's a new super hero in town and WordGirl is excited for Miss Power to teach her everything she
Untitled Patton/Byrne Piece
2008-06-24
Patton Oswalt makes funny faces and David Byrne performs in an unusual place.
Space Cop
2016-01-08
Space Cop is the story of a cop from the future of space who travels back in time to the present and
American Comic
2025-06-29
American Comic is a fake documentary that follows two up-and-coming stand-ups, who, despite being fr
GOAT
2026-02-11
Will, a small goat with big dreams, gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarbal
Old/New
2015-02-03
Old/New is the story of Drew McHugh, a man whose penchant for the new -- new devices, new fashion, n
Deathstalker
2025-10-10
A powerful swordsman known as Deathstalker recovers a cursed amulet from a corpse-strewn battlefield
The Liquid Psychologist
The charming story of an elderly Irish farmer, dumb to the ways of a modern society, but yet a true
The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Halloween
2025-10-01
Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith welcome four celebrities to the iconic Baking Show tent for a spook-ta
Breakdown: 1975
2025-12-18
In 1975, as America faced social and political upheaval, filmmakers turned chaos into art.
DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story
2004-06-18
When megalomaniacal White Goodman, the owner of a trendy, high-end fitness center, makes a move to t
Buddy
A brave girl and her friends must escape a kids television show.