Patton Oswalt
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Patton Peter Oswalt was born on January 27, 1969, in Portsmouth, Virginia. He is an American stand-up comedian, actor, voice actor, and screenwriter. Oswalt rose to prominence through his role as Spencer Olchin on the long-running sitcom The King of Queens, which aired from 1998 to 2007. He portrayed the sarcastic and eccentric cousin of the main character, contributing significantly to the show’s comedic tone.
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- Birth Date
- 27 Jan, 1969
- Age
- 51 yrs
- Citizenship
- United States of America
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- Birth Place
- Portsmouth
- Education
- Broad Run High School
College of William & Mary - Gender
- Male
- Description
- American stand-up comedian
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- Pattonoswalt
- Spouse
- Michelle McNamara[2005-2016]
Meredith Salenger [M. 2017] - Net Worth 2021
- 10 million
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Voice Acting Success in Ratatouille
Oswalt gained widespread recognition for voicing Remy, the aspiring chef rat, in Disney-Pixar's acclaimed animated film Ratatouille (2007). The movie was a commercial and critical success, earning an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and solidifying Oswalt's reputation as a talented voice actor.
Stand-up Comedy and Awards
Throughout his comedy career, Patton Oswalt has released six stand-up specials, showcasing his sharp wit and insightful commentary on modern life and pop culture. In 2016, he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special for his Netflix special Talking for Clapping, further affirming his status in the comedy world.
Marriage to Michelle McNamara
Oswalt married Michelle McNamara, a true crime writer and journalist, on September 24, 2005. The couple had one daughter, Alice, born in 2009. McNamara gained recognition for her work investigating unsolved crimes and for founding the website True Crime Diary.
