Oswalt, Patton, 1969-

November 27, 2017

50:30

Patton Oswalt: Falling In Love Again Was Like 'Getting Hit By Lightning Twice

Standup comic Patton Oswalt on life and comedy in the Trump era, and the sudden death of his wife last year which he talks about in his new special, Annihilation.

Comedian Patton Oswalt tells a joke on stage

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August 20, 2009

43:35

The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel

The King of Queens star and the writer of last year's acclaimed film The Wrestler have collaborated on a wrenching movie about an obsessive football fan whose life is upended after a brutal encounter with his favorite player.

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July 3, 2007

14:03

Oswalt on Rats, Werewolves and Lollipops

Comedian and actor Patton Oswalt stars in Ratatouille, the new animated feature from Pixar. He's also a writer and stand-up comic, who starred in his own comedy specials and appeared in the TV shows The King of Queens and Reno 911! He'll release a new comedy album, called Werewolves and Lollipops, on July 10.

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Patton Oswalt: Falling In Love Again Was Like 'Getting Hit By Lightning Twice

The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel

Oswalt on Rats, Werewolves and Lollipops

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