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Person Name | Patton Oswalt |
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Birth Date | January 27, 1969 |
Birth Place | Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S. |
Knows about | Comedy, acting, writing |
Gender | Male |
Nationality | American |
Website | https://pattonoswalt.com/ |
Social Media | https://twitter.com/pattonoswalt |
Job Title | Comedian, actor, writer |
Introduction
Early Life and Education
Career
Other Ventures
Other Ventures by Patton Oswalt
Aside from being a successful stand-up comedian, actor and writer, Patton Oswalt has ventured into various other fields to explore his passion and creativity.
Voice ActingOswalt is famously known for his voice-overs in various animated TV shows and movies. He voiced the main character in the Disney Pixar film "Ratatouille", which earned him a nomination for a British Academy Film Award. He has also lent his voice to numerous shows like "Bojack Horseman", "The Simpsons", "Big Hero 6", and many more.
Television and FilmsOswalt has acted in several TV shows and movies. He has been a regular cast member on numerous series like "King of Queens", "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.", "A.P. Bio" and "The Goldbergs". He also starred in films like "Young Adult", "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty", "Big Fan", and "Blade: Trinity".
WritingOswalt's writing credits include his memoir "Silver Screen Fiend", where he extensively talks about his love for movies and how it led him to addiction. He has also written the comic books "JLA", "Batman", and "The Goon". In addition to that, he has been a writer and executive producer for numerous TV shows like "Mystery Science Theater 3000", "Marvel's M.O.D.O.K." and "Happy!". Oswalt has also written several articles and essays for various publications like "The New Yorker", "Wired" and "Esquire".
PodcastingOswalt launched his podcast "Patton Oswalt's Silver Screen Fiend" in 2016, where he discussed his experiences with addiction to film. In 2017, he started a new podcast called "Talking for Hours" where he talks to other comedians about their lives and comedy styles.
Comedy Album and Stand-Up SpecialsOswalt has released several stand-up specials, including "My Weakness Is Strong", "Talking for Clapping". He also released two comedy albums; "Werewolves and Lollipops" and "Tragedy Plus Comedy Equals Time". Both of his stand-up specials earned him Emmy Awards for "Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special".
- Books: Oswalt has authored several books including "Zombie Spaceship Wasteland", a collection of essays and stories about his life, and his fascination with pop culture.
- Activism: He is also an activist and has lent his voice to numerous causes, including appearing in videos to encourage people to vote, and championing causes including suicide prevention and mental health awareness.
- Community Building: Oswalt has also been an advocate for building community and cultural dialogue through initiatives like "303 Comedy", which fosters comedy shows and workshops in Denver, Colorado.
Patton Oswalt's career spans many different fields and interests, but all of it ultimately come back to his love of comedy, storytelling, and expressing his unique perspective on the world around him.
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