Patton Oswalt is an American comedian, actor, and writer acclaimed for his sharp wit, insightful social commentary, and prolific work across stand-up, television, film, and voice acting. He gained prominence through his stand-up specials and his role as Spence on the sitcom The King of Queens, later voicing Remy in Pixar's Ratatouille (2007), which brought him widespread recognition. Oswalt has appeared in numerous television series including The Goldbergs, Justified, and Veronica Mars, and starred in the critically acclaimed film Big Fan (2009). He won a Primetime Emmy and a Grammy Award for his 2016 comedy special Talking for Clapping.