Patton Oswalt - Actor
Age: 56
Country: United States Occupations:
Actor
Patton Oswalt is a multi-talented American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer known for his sharp wit, "nerd-culture" expertise, and ability to blend cynical observations with deep vulnerability.
Here is a breakdown of his career and persona:
Stand-Up Comedy Style
Oswalt is widely considered a "comedian's comedian." His material often focuses on:
Pop Culture & Geekery: He is famous for his encyclopedic knowledge of comic books, 80s cinema, and obscure literature.
Existentialism: His later work, particularly the special Annihilation, deals heavily with grief and moving forward after the sudden passing of his first wife, true-crime writer Michelle McNamara.
Vivid Storytelling: He uses a highly articulate, almost literary style of speaking, often weaving complex metaphors into his jokes.
Notable Acting Roles
While he started in stand-up, he has become a staple of film and television:
Voice Acting: He is the voice of Remy the rat in Pixar’s Ratatouille.
Television: He played Spence Olchin on The King of Queens and provided the voice of the adult Adam Goldberg (the narrator) on The Goldbergs.
Film: He received critical acclaim for his dramatic-leaning roles in movies like Young Adult and Big Fan.
The Marvel Universe: He played the various Koenig brothers in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and voiced Pip the Troll in Eternals.
Writing and Impact
Beyond performing, Oswalt is an accomplished author, having written memoirs like Silver Screen Fiend and Zombie Spaceship Wasteland. He is also credited with helping finish and publish his late wife’s book, I'll Be Gone in the Dark, which chronicled the hunt for the Golden State Killer.