
Highest rated as cast or director
Ratatouille
2007
Mystery Science Theater 3000
2017 · 2 Seasons
The Goldbergs
2013 · 10 Seasons
The Sandman
2022 · 2 Seasons
The King of Queens
1998 · 9 Seasons
A.P. Bio
2018 · 4 Seasons
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.
Acted in 202
2020s
- 2026
In a Holidaze
Movie
That Damn Cat
The Narrator
Vincent Price: What Keeps Us Alive
Movie
Goodbye, Monster
Dad
- 2025
Absolute Dominion
Fix Huntley
- 2024
- 2023
Shatter Belt
Dervey Ryan · 1 episode
Unicorn Boy
King Uniturius (voice)
- 2022
Minions & More Volume 2
Max (voice)
- 2021
52 - A Tale of Loneliness
52
- 2020
A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion
Moderator / Villager
The Priest
Father Shauna
2010s
- 2019
You're Not a Monster
Invisible Man · 2 episodes
Adams
Roger
- 2018
The Aquabats! Saturday Morning!
Powdered MilkMan · 2 episodes
Blark and Son
Mr. Beal (voice) · 1 episode
Sex Madness Revealed
Jimmy Morris
- 2017
Click, Clack, Moo: Christmas at the Farm
Appliance Al (voice)
- 2016
Zoolander: Super Model
Dr. Botoxo (voice)
Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie
Merv Griffin
- 2015
- 2014
We the Economy: 20 Short Films You Can't Afford to Miss
Lemonade Stand Dad
Jason Nash Is Married
Producer
- 2013
- 2012
Nature Calls
Randy Stevens
WordGirl: The Rise of Miss Power
Movie
- 2011
The Heart, She Holler
Hurlan · 28 episodes
- 2010
Neighbors from Hell
Pazuzu · 10 episodes
Beautiful Darling
Andy Warhol (voice) / Truman Capote (voice)
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
Dr. Demento
2000s
- 2009
AL’S BRAIN: A 3-D Journey through the Human Brain with ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic
Co-Worker
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
The Amazing Screw-On Head
Mr. Groin (voice)
Amazing Screw-On Head
TV
- 2005
- 2004
See This Movie
Felix
Toro and Moro
Jerry · 1 episode
- 2003
- 2002
Run Ronnie Run
Dozer - Editor #1
- 2001
- 2000
Desperate But Not Serious
Auteur #1
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
HBO Comedy Half-Hour: Patton Oswalt
Movie
- 1997
- 1996
Pulp Comics
Patton Oswalt · 1 episode
- 1995
MADtv
Crip in Wheelchair · 1 episode
- 1992
1980s
- 1989
No release date
The Liquid Psychologist
Movie
Wrote 14
2020s
- 2026
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
Patton Oswalt: I Love Everything
Screenplay
2010s
- 2017
- 2016
- 2014
Patton Oswalt: Tragedy Plus Comedy Equals Time
Writer
- 2011
Patton Oswalt: Finest Hour
Writer
2000s
- 2009
Patton Oswalt: My Weakness Is Strong
Writer
- 2007
The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour
Writer
Patton Oswalt: Werewolves and Lollipops
Writer
- 2006
The Comedians of Comedy: Live at the El Rey
Writer
- 2005
The Comedians of Comedy
Writer
- 2004
Patton Oswalt: No Reason to Complain
Writer
Produced 11
2020s
- 2025
Eddie Pepitone: The Collapse
Executive Producer
- 2024
Sardinia
Executive Producer
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
2010s
- 2018
- 2017
- 2015
2000s
- 2007
The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour
Executive Producer
- 2005
Comedians of Comedy
Producer
No release date
In Search of Nosferatu
Executive Producer
Directed 2
Created 2
2020s
- 2021
2000s
- 2005
Comedians of Comedy
Creator
Other crew 1
Appearances110
2020s
- 2026
5 Things with Jay Mewes
Self - Guest · 1 episode
Talking Pictures: A Movie Memories Podcast
Self · 1 episode
- 2025
The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Halloween
Self - Contestant
Chain Reactions
Self
American Comic
Himself
- 2024
Shadowland
Self (archive footage)
Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames
Self
The 1% Club
Self - Host · 13 episodes
Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt
Self
- 2023
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
Self
- 2022
- 2021
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
Self
- 2020
In Deep With Ryan Lochte
Narrator
Patton Oswalt: I Love Everything
Self
2010s
- 2019
72Dads
Self
- 2018
Monster Challenge
Self
We Brought Back MST3K
Self
- 2017
- 2016
Laurie Kilmartin: 45 Jokes About My Dead Dad
Self
Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously
Self
- 2015
The Loneliest Stoplight
Narrator (voice)
Chronic-Con, Episode 420: A New Dope
Self
Jordan, Jesse, Go!: Live
Self · 1 episode
- 2014
Out of Print
Self
Patton Oswalt: Tragedy Plus Comedy Equals Time
Self
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
Who the F#ck Is Chip Seinfeld?
Self
Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts
Self
Patton Oswalt: Finest Hour
Self
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
Patton Oswalt: My Weakness Is Strong
Self
Funny People: Live
Self
- 2008
History of the Joke
Self
Largo
Self
- 2007
The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour
Self
Comedy Central Roast of Flavor Flav
Self
Patton Oswalt: Werewolves and Lollipops
Self
- 2006
Last Laugh '06
Self
Live at Gotham
Self · 1 episode
The Comedians of Comedy: Live at the El Rey
Self
- 2005
Comedians of Comedy
Self · 6 episodes
The Comedians of Comedy
Self
The Annie Awards
Self - Host · 1 episode
- 2004
Patton Oswalt: No Reason to Complain
Self
- 2003
1990s
- 1999
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Jerry Stiller
Self
- 1998
- 1996
Full Frontal Comedy
self · 1 episode
- 1994
- 1993
Thanked in the credits1
2010s
- 2013
Sunday
Thanks





