Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Television producer, Writer, Screenwriter, Actor, Voice actor
Birthday
(Monday)
Birthplace
Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Religion
Atheism
Languages
English
Spouses
Michelle McNamara (2005-2016), Meredith Salenger (2017)
Children
1 child: Alice Oswalt
Sibling
Matt Oswalt
Education
Broad Run High School, College of William & Mary
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Popularity
Tier A -- 94,035 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 29
Year context
Born in 1969 -- Apollo 11: first humans land on the Moon; Richard Nixon was US president
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Career
Career spanning 28 years (1998-2026)
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
53
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Filmography (39)
AWARDS (8)
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Critics' Choice Television Award
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Grammy Awards
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Emmy Award
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Patton Oswalt?
Patton Oswalt is 57 years old, born on .
Where was Patton Oswalt born?
Patton Oswalt was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, USA.
What movies or shows has Patton Oswalt been in?
Patton Oswalt has 39 credits in our database. Notable titles include Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! (2026), GOAT (2026), The Dink (2026), Buddy (2026), Deathstalker (2025).
What is Patton Oswalt known for?
Patton Oswalt is primarily known as an actor. 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.…
Where can I find more information about Patton Oswalt?
You can find more about Patton Oswalt on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
