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Bobcat Goldthwaite

Bobcat Goldthwait
Bobcat Goldthwait May 2015.jpg
Goldthwait at the May 2015 Montclair Film Festival
Birth name Robert Francis Goldthwait
Born (1962-05-26) May 26, 1962 (age 55)
Syracuse, New York, U.S.
Medium Stand-up, film, television
Nationality American
Years active 1980–present
Genres Black comedy, political satire
Subject(s) American politics, race relations
Spouse Ann Luly (1986–1998; divorced; 2 children)
Sarah de Sa Rego (2009–2014)
Partner(s) Nikki Cox (1999–2005)

Robert Francis "Bobcat" Goldthwait (born May 26, 1962) is an American comedian, filmmaker, actor and voice artist, known for his acerbic black comedy, delivered through an energetic stage persona with an unusual gruff and high-pitched voice. He came to prominence with his stand-up specials An Evening with Bobcat Goldthwait – Share the Warmth and Bob Goldthwait – Is He Like That All the Time? and his acting roles, including Zed in the Police Academy franchise.

Goldthwait has written and directed a number of films and television series, most notably the black comedies Shakes the Clown (1991), which he also starred in, Sleeping Dogs Lie (2006), World's Greatest Dad (2009), God Bless America (2011), and the horror film Willow Creek (2013); episodes of Chappelle's Show (2003), Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2004–07), and Maron (2013–15); and several stand-up specials, including Patton Oswalt: Tragedy Plus Comedy Equals Time (2014).

He has also worked extensively as a voice actor, with voice roles in Capitol Critters (1992–95), Hercules (1997), and Hercules: The Animated Series (1998–99).

Robert Francis Goldthwait was born on May 26, 1962 in Syracuse, New York, the son of Kathleen Ann (Welch), a department store employee, and Thomas Lincoln Goldthwait, a sheet metal worker. He was raised in a Catholic working-class family.


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