Patton Oswalt Biography
Patton Oswalt is a popular American stand-up comedian and actor. His acting roles include Spence Olchin in the sitcom The King of Queens from 1998 to 2007 and as an adult, Adam F. Goldberg narrating the sitcom The Goldbergs from 2013 to 2023. He began hosting the FOX game show The 1% Club in May 2024.
Following making his first acting in the Seinfeld episode “The Couch”, Patton has starred in many television series, like Two and a Half Men, Parks and Recreation, Community, and Drunk History among others. He played Principal Ralph Durbin in A.P. Bio from 2018 to 2021 and in the TV series The Sandman as Matthew the Raven since 2022.
Furthermore, Patton voiced Remy in the animated movie Ratatouille (2007), and many characters in the animated series BoJack Horseman from 2014 to 2020. In 2019, he was also in the web series Best of the Worst. Due to his work as a stand-up comedian, Patton has starred in 6 comedy specials and due to his Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special received a Primetime Emmy Award.
Quick Facts
| Age | January 27, 1969 (55 years old) |
| Net Worth | $10 million |
| Daughter | Alice |
| Wife | Meredith Salenger (m. 2017) |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (approx.1.61m) |
Patton Oswalt Age
Patton was born on January 27, 1969, in Portsmouth, Virginia, in the United States. He is 55 years old. Patton celebrates his birthday on January 27, every year.
Early Life And Education
Patton was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, to his parents Carla and Larry J. Oswalt. His father worked as a United States Marine Corps officer. Patton’s brother Matt Oswalt is a comedy writer well recognized for writing and appearing in the YouTube web series Puddin. In 1987, he graduated from Broad Run High School. Later on, Patton joined the College of William & Mary. In 1991, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Patton Oswalt Wife
Patton is married to his new wife Meredith Salenger. His wife is an actress who appeared in the 1985 Disney movie The Journey of Natty Gann. He and Meredith became engaged in July 2017 and married in November of the same year.
Previously, Patton was married to Michelle McNamara. Michelle was a true crime writer and journalist. The two married on September 24, 2005. In April 2009, the couple welcomed a daughter Alice. On April 21, 2016, Michelle died while sleeping.
Comedian Patton Oswalt
He started doing stand-up comedy on July 18, 1988. Following writing for MADtv and appearing in his own 1996 comedy special for HBO, Patton moved on to get notable roles in movies and TV shows with his first movie coming in the 1996 military comedy film Down Periscope with Kelsey Grammer. His first TV was on the Seinfeld episode “The Couch”.
Patton’s most popular and longest-running role was as Spence Olchin on The King of Queens. His debut movie role was as the voice of Remy, the top character in the 2007 Academy Award-winning Pixar movie Ratatouille. Patton has also starred in smaller roles in films like Magnolia and 22 Jump Street. He appeared as Neil in the Showtime drama The United States of Tara.
Movies And TV Shows
Patton has starred in various TV shows and movies in different roles like:
Movies
– Down Periscope in 1996 as Stingray Radioman.
– Man on the Moon in 1999 as Blue Collar Guy.
– Magnolia in 1999 as Delmer Darion.
– Zig Zag in 2002 as Shelly.
– Calendar Girls in 2003 as Larry.
– Balls of Fury in 2007 as The Hammer.
– Super High Me in 2008 as himself.
– Nostalgia in 2018 as Peter.
– I Love My Dad in 2022 as Chuck.
TV Shows
– Seinfeld in 1994 as a Video Store Clerk.
– MADtv (1995- 1997) as Crip in Wheelchair.
– NewsRadio in 1996 as a Gym Member.
– The Weird Al Show in 1997 as Seymour.
– Batman Beyond in 2000 as Eldon Michaels.
– Home Movies in 2002 as Helmet.
– Mighty Med in 2014 as Ed, The Exterminator.
– Rick and Morty in 2015 as Beta Seven.
– Archer in 2016 as Alan Shapiro.
– Hacks in 2024 as Himself.
Voices
– Remy in the 2007 film Ratatouille.
– Elliot in the 2016 movie Nerdland.
– Max in the 2019 films The Secret Life of Pets 2 and Super Gidget.
– Nom Nom in the 2020 film We Bare Bears: The Movie.
– Lord Pyrantin in the 2021 film The Spine of Night.
Voice
Patton voiced Remy in the animated movie Ratatouille (2007), and many characters in the animated series BoJack Horseman from 2014 to 2020.
Tour
Patton planned several comedy tours such as:
- San Diego, CA on June 14, 2024.
- West Hollywood, CA on June 15, 2024.
- Los Angeles, CA on June 17 and July 9, 2024.
- Baltimore, MD July 19, 2024.
- San Francisco, CA on August 1, 2024.
- Des Moines, IA on November 14, 2024.
IMDB
As per IMDB, Patton spent 2 seasons on Mad TV (1995). He is now writing screenplays and has starred in movies like Starsky & Hutch (2004).
Characters
– Spence Olchin in The King Of Queens.
– Todd Maher in The Secret Of Walter Mitty.
– Pinky Penguin in Bojack Horseman.
– Constable Bob Sweeney in Justified.
Golden State Killer
Patton reported on August 1, 2016, that he had been serving to complete McNamara’s uncompleted nonfiction book about the Golden State Killer. In September 2017, he reported that the book, called I’ll Be Gone in the Dark, was planned for release on February 27, 2018, and was later available for preorders. About two months following the book’s release, on April 25, 2018, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department reported they had made an arrest in the Golden State Killer case.
Show
Since May 2024, Patton has been the host of The 1% Club a FOX game show. On May 23, 2024, the show debuted on Amazon Prime Video.
Tickets
As a stand-up comedian, Patton always performs for his fans in several states. He has an active website at www.pattonoswalt.com where he uploads his tour dates and where to find the tickets.
Voice Acting
For Disney, Patton voiced Remy in the 2007 Pixar movie Ratatouille, the short Your Friend the Rat film, The Video Game, and Kinect Rush: A Disney/Pixar Adventure. In Gravity Falls, he voiced Professor Dementor in Kim Possible, Papa in Pickle, and Peanut in Franz.
Home Birth
Patton’s home birth is Portsmouth, Virginia, in the United States.
Sitcom
From 1998 to 2007, Patton appeared as Spence Olchin in 207 episodes of the television sitcom The King of Queens. Hanley Productions and CBS Productions produced the sitcom. Michael J. Weithorn and David Litt created the sitcom.
Height And Weight
Patton stands at a height of 5 ft 3 in (approx. 1.61 m) and weighs 67kg (148 lb).
Net Worth
Patton has attained a net worth of $10 million from working as a stand-up comedian and actor since 2008.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Tall Is Patton Oswalt?
He stands 5 ft 3 in (approx. 1.61 m) tall.
How Old is Patton Oswalt?
Patton is a 55-year-old who was born on January 27, 1969, in Portsmouth, Virginia, in the United States.
Who Does Patton Oswalt Voice?
He has voiced Max in the animated movie The Secret Life of Pets 2 in 2019.
What Happened To Patton Oswalt’s First Wife?
On April 21, 2016, Patton’s first wife Michelle McNamara died in her sleep in Los Angeles.
How Much Is Patton Oswalt Worth?
As a stand-up comedian and actor, Patton is worth $10 million.
How Long Is Patton Oswalt Show?
His show is one hour long.
What Is Patton Oswalt Net Worth?
He has garnered a net worth of $10 million due to his work as a comedian and actor.
Who Is Patton Oswalt?
Patton is a comedian and actor who voiced Remy in the animated movie Ratatouille and appeared as Spencer Olchin on the Television sitcom The King of Queens (1998–2007). His debut work was as a MADtv writer and appeared on HBO. Patton appeared in Showtime’s United States of Tara and was the narrator of The Goldbergs.
Social Media Accounts
Twitter – @pattonoswalt
Instagram – pattonoswalt