Bobcat Goldthwait
Biography
Robert Francis Bobcat Goldthwait is an American screen and voice actor, comedian, screenwriter, and film and television director. He was born on May 26, 1962, in Syracuse, New York, United States. He is known professionally by names including Bob Goldthwait and Bobcat Goldthwaite. He became recognized as a solo stand-up comedian, releasing a record titled Meat Bob and performing two televised concert specials during the 1980s. In the fall of 1993, he performed stand-up material as an opening act for Nirvana on their final North American tour. He is commonly known for his energetic, ravenous stage personality, his dark, acerbic black comedy, and his gruff but high-pitched voice.
Career overview
Robert Francis Bobcat Goldthwait was born on May 26, 1962, in Syracuse, New York, United States. He is an American screen and voice actor, comedian, screenwriter, and film and television director. He is recognized as a solo stand-up comedian and released a record titled Meat Bob alongside two televised concert specials during the 1980s. In the fall of 1993, he performed stand-up material as an opening act for Nirvana on what marked their final North American tour. Goldthwait is commonly known for his energetic and ravenous stage personality, his dark and acerbic black comedy, and his gruff yet high-pitched voice.
Throughout his career, Goldthwait has built an extensive filmography encompassing numerous movies and television series. His acting credits span 129 projects. Among his recognized works in the industry are appearances and contributions associated with projects such as The Simpsons, Cocaine, and Summer Camp Island. Additionally, various international voice dubbing and local releases have featured his work, including his roles in films such as Police Academy 2, Police Academy 3, Police Academy 4, Hot to Trot, and Burglar, as well as television programs like Sabrina the Teenage Witch.
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159 titles- Kyle Kinane: Dirt Nap (2024) Director
- Gallagher (2024) as Self
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) Thanks
- A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened (2023) as Self
- The Adventures of Bunny Bravo (2022) as Bullfrog
- Chop & Steele (2022) as Self
- The Patrick Star Show (2021) as Shmandrake (voice)
- Joy Ride (2021) as Self
- Joy Ride (2021) Director
- Joy Ride (2021) Executive Producer
- AJ and the Queen (2020) Director
- Don't Let the Pigeon Do Storytime (2020) Director
- It Started As a Joke (2019) as Self
- Ron Funches: Giggle Fit (2019) Director
- Summer Camp Island (2018) as Monk Voice (voice)
- Bobcat Goldthwait's Misfits & Monsters (2018) Creator
- Henchmen (2018) as Jackalope (voice)
- Hari Kondabolu: Warn Your Relatives (2018) Director
- The History of Comedy (2017) as Self
- Love You More (2017) Creator
- Woman Child (2017) Executive Producer
- Patton Oswalt: Annihilation (2017) Director
- Skylanders Academy (2016) as Pop Fizz (voice)
- Party Legends (2016)
- Hidden America with Jonah Ray (2016) as Self
- Iliza Shlesinger: Confirmed Kills (2016) Director
- The Comedy Club (2016) as Self
- Cameron Esposito: Marriage Material (2016) Director
- Call Me Lucky (2015) as Self
- Call Me Lucky (2015) Director
- Marc Maron: More Later (2015) Director
- Eugene Mirman: Vegan on His Way to the Complain Store (2015) Director
- Robert Kelly: Live at the Village Underground (2014) Director
- Morgan Murphy: Irish Goodbye (2014) Executive Producer
- Morgan Murphy: Irish Goodbye (2014) Director of Photography
- Patton Oswalt: Tragedy Plus Comedy Equals Time (2014) Director
- Maron (2013) as Himself
- Maron (2013) Director
- Willow Creek (2013) Director
- Willow Creek (2013) Writer
- Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja (2012) as Dickie (voice)
- Gotham Comedy Live (2012) as Self - Host
- God Bless America (2012) Director
- God Bless America (2012) Writer
- Bobcat Goldthwait: You Don't Look the Same Either (2012) as Himself
- Bobcat Goldthwait: You Don't Look the Same Either (2012) Writer
- Bob's Burgers (2011) as Gary (voice)
- Bob's Burgers (2011) as Dino (voice)
- Regular Show (2010) as Johnny Crasher (voice)
- Adventure Time (2010)
- Fish Hooks (2010) as Fish Santa (voice)
- Fish Hooks (2010) as Roy / Pillow (voice)
- I Am Comic (2010) as Self
- Community (2009) Director
- World's Greatest Dad (2009) as Limo Driver (uncredited)
- World's Greatest Dad (2009) Director
- World's Greatest Dad (2009) Screenplay
- Squirly Town (2009) as Zoopie (voice)
- Anjelah Johnson: That's How We Do It (2009) Director
- Random! Cartoons (2008) as Zoopie (voice)
- Leroy & Stitch (2006) as Nosy (voice)
- Sleeping Dogs Lie (2006) Director
- Sleeping Dogs Lie (2006) Script
- Sleeping Dogs Lie (2006) Writer
- Redneck Comedy Roundup, Volume 2 (2006)
- A Halfway House Christmas (2005) as Narrator
- Real Time with Bill Maher (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) Director
- Lilo & Stitch: The Series (2003) as Nosy (voice)
- Grind (2003) as Bell Clerk
- Windy City Heat (2003) as The Director
- Windy City Heat (2003) Director
- Windy City Heat (2003) Supervising Producer
- When Stand Up Stood Out (2003) as Self
- Mickey's House of Villains (2002) as Pain (voice)
- Hansel & Gretel (2002) as Troll (voice)
- Disney's House of Mouse (2001) as Pain (voice)
- Blow (2001) as Mr. T
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Michael Borland
- Aqua Teen Hunger Force (2000) as Zingo (voice)
- Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (2000) as XL (voice)
- G-Men from Hell (2000) as Buster Lloyd
- Lion of Oz (2000) as Silly Ozbul (voice)
- Hercules: Zero to Hero (1999) as Pain (voice) (archive sound)
- Curbside (1999) as Jeckle (voice)
- That '70s Show (1998) as Eli
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- Hercules (1998) as Pain (voice)
- The Army Show (1998) as Used Car Salesman
- The Aquabats! (1998) Director
- Rusty: A Dog's Tale (1998) as Jet the Turtle (voice)
- Hercules (1997) as Pain (voice)
- Dog's Best Friend (1997) as Mr. Teller
- Sweethearts (1997) as Charles
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) as Merlin
- Arli$$ (1996) as Spectator
- Pulp Comics (1996) as Bobcat Goldthwait
- Pulp Comics (1996) as himself
- Mrs. Winterbourne (1996) as Tv Comedian
- Back to Back (1996) as Psycho
- Encino Woman (1996) as Yogi Paxil
- Bobcat Goldthwait Comedy Central "Pulp Comics" (1996) as Himself
- Bobcat Goldthwait Comedy Central "Pulp Comics" (1996) Director
- Unhappily Ever After (1995) as Mr. Floppy (voice)
- Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995) as Bobcat (voice)
- Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995) Additional Writing
- HBO Comedy Half Hour: Bobcat Goldthwait (1995)
- HBO Comedy Half Hour: Bobcat Goldthwait (1995) Writer
- MADtv (1995) as Self - Host
- Destiny Turns on the Radio (1995) as Mr. Smith
- Out There (1995) as Cobb
- ER (1994) as Mr. Conally
- Duckman (1994) as Indian (voice)
- Duckman (1994) as Cinque (voice)
- Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994) as Self
- Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994)
- The Tick (1994) as Uncle Creamy (voice)
- Radioland Murders (1994) as Wild Writer
- HBO Comedy Half Hour (1994) as Self
- Beavis and Butt-Head (1993) as Bum (voice)
- Beavis and Butt-Head (1993) as Panhandler (voice)
- The John Larroquette Show (1993) as Bob Barker
- Dave's World (1993) as Lanny Greer
- Freaked (1993) as Sockhead
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as Bobcat Goldthwait
- Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1992) as The Sandman
- Eek! The Cat (1992) as Blitzen (voice)
- The Golden Palace (1992) as Gordon M. Cosay
- The Ben Stiller Show (1992)
- Capitol Critters (1992) as Muggle (voice)
- Herman's Head (1991) as Jealousy
- Shakes the Clown (1991) as Shakes The Clown
- Shakes the Clown (1991) Director
- Shakes the Clown (1991) Writer
- Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful (1991) as Himself
- The Simpsons (1989) as Bobcat Goldthwait (voice)
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Billy Goldman
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Wolf (voice)
- Cranium Command (1989) as Adrenal Gland (voice)
- Meet the Hollowheads (1989) as Cop #1
- Scrooged (1988) as Eliot Loudermilk
- Tapeheads (1988) as Get Rich Quick Guy
- Hot to Trot (1988) as Fred P. Chaney
- Bob Goldthwait: Is He Like That All the Time? (1988) as Self
- Bob Goldthwait: Is He Like That All the Time? (1988) Director
- Married... with Children (1987) as Zemus
- Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987) as Zed
- Burglar (1987) as Carl Hefler
- An Evening with Bobcat Goldthwait: Share the Warmth (1987) as Himself
- An Evening with Bobcat Goldthwait: Share the Warmth (1987) Writer
- Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986) as Cadet Zed
- One Crazy Summer (1986) as Egg Stork
- Bob Goldthwait: Don't Watch This Show (1986) as Self
- Bob Goldthwait: Don't Watch This Show (1986) Writer
- Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce (1986) as Self
- Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) as Zed
- Apt. 2C (1985) as Bobby
- Massive Retaliation (1984) as Ernie Rust
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bobcat Goldthwait best known for?
Bobcat Goldthwait is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023), The Patrick Star Show (2021), Girl Slaves of Morgana Le Fay (1971), Summer Camp Island (2018).
When and where was Bobcat Goldthwait born?
Bobcat Goldthwait was born on May 26, 1962 in Syracuse, New York, USA.
How many credits does Bobcat Goldthwait have?
Bobcat Goldthwait has accumulated over 159 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2024.
What is Bobcat Goldthwait's background in cinema and television?
Robert Francis Bobcat Goldthwait is an American screen and voice actor, comedian, screenwriter, and film and television director. He was born on May 26, 1962, in Syracuse, New York, United States. He is known professionally by names including Bob Goldthwait and Bobcat Goldthwaite. He became recognized as a solo stand-u...