Bobcat Goldthwait

Bobcat Goldthwait, born on May twenty-six, nineteen sixty-two, is a multifaceted American comedian, actor, director, and screenwriter. He is widely recognized for his distinctive black comedy stand-up performances, characterized by an energetic stage presence and a unique raspy, high-pitched voice. Goldthwait gained significant attention with his stand-up specials, including 'An Evening with Bobcat Goldthwait—Share the Warmth' and 'Bob Goldthwait—Is He Like That All the Time?'.

In addition to his stand-up career, Goldthwait has made a mark in the film industry with memorable acting roles, such as Zed in the 'Police Academy' series and Eliot Loudermilk in the classic holiday film 'Scrooged'. Since two thousand twelve, he has been a familiar voice on the radio-quiz show 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!', showcasing his comedic talents in a different format.

Goldthwait's creative prowess extends beyond acting; he has written and directed several films and television series, most notably the black comedies 'Shakes the Clown' in nineteen ninety-one, 'Sleeping Dogs Lie' in two thousand six, 'World's Greatest Dad' in two thousand nine, 'God Bless America' in two thousand eleven, and the horror film 'Willow Creek' in two thousand thirteen. His work also includes directing episodes for popular shows like 'Chappelle's Show', 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' from two thousand four to two thousand seven, and 'Maron' from two thousand thirteen to two thousand fifteen.

As a voice actor, Goldthwait has lent his talents to various animated projects, including 'Capitol Critters' from nineteen ninety-two to nineteen ninety-five, 'Hercules' in nineteen ninety-seven, and 'Hercules: The Animated Series' from nineteen ninety-eight to nineteen ninety-nine. He has also been the voice of Pop Fizz in the 'Skylanders' video game series since the character's introduction in 'Skylanders: Giants' in two thousand twelve.