American actor, comedian, playwright, and screenwriter Patton Oswalt also performs stand-up comedy. In addition to The King of Queens, Parks, and Recreation, Community, and Two and a Half Men, he has appeared in a variety of other shows.
He is also well-known for lending his voice to the roles of Max in The Secret Life of Pets 2 and Ratatouille’s protagonist Remy.
Patton Oswalt parents: Meet Larry J. Oswalt, Carla Oswalt
Oswalt was born on January 27, 1969, in Portsmouth, Virginia. He is the son of Carla and Larry J. Oswalt, a career the United States Marine Corps officer.
Patton was named after General George S. Patton. Oswalt is of Italian, Irish, German, English, and Scottish descent.
On July 18, 1988, Oswalt debuted in a stand-up comedy routine. His acting debut was in the 1996 military comedy picture Down Periscope with Kelsey Grammer after writing for MADtv and appearing in his own comedy special for HBO.
He later went on to land prominent parts in movies and television series.
