Bobcat Goldthwait

Bobcat Goldthwait, born Robert Francis Goldthwait on May 26, 1962, is an American comedian, actor, director, and screenwriter. Known for his black comedy stand-up act, he delivers his unique style through an energetic stage persona with a raspy and high-pitched voice. Goldthwait gained prominence with his stand-up specials, such as 'An Evening with Bobcat Goldthwait—Share the Warmth' and 'Bob Goldthwait—Is He Like That All the Time?'. He has also appeared in several acting roles, including Zed in the Police Academy franchise and Eliot Loudermilk in Scrooged. Since 2012, he has been a regular panelist on the radio-quiz show 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!'. Additionally, Goldthwait has written and directed various films and television series, including 'Shakes the Clown', 'Sleeping Dogs Lie', 'World's Greatest Dad', 'God Bless America', and 'Willow Creek'. He has also worked on popular shows like 'Chappelle's Show', 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!', and 'Maron'.