Biography
Who is Bobcat Goldthwait?
Early life and education
Robert Francis Goldthwait was born on May 26, 1962, in Syracuse, New York. His parents were Kathleen Ann, who worked in a department store, and Thomas Lincoln Goldthwait, a sheet metal worker. He grew up in a working-class Catholic family environment.
During his school years, he enjoyed making friends laugh and decided early on to pursue comedy. He attended Bishop Grimes Junior/Senior High School in East Syracuse. There, he formed a comedy troupe called The Generic Comics with his friend Tom Kenny. They performed at open-mic nights in their mid-teens, taking the names Bobcat and Tomcat as a tribute to a comedian named Barry Crimmins.
Stand-up comedy career
Bobcat Goldthwait became recognized as a solo stand-up comedian in the 1980s. He developed a stage persona known for being energetic with a raspy and high-pitched voice. He released several comedy specials, including An Evening with Bobcat Goldthwait and Share the Warmth. His act often featured political satire and black comedy.
In the 1990s, he performed alongside Robin Williams. They used pseudonyms like Jack Cheese and Marty Fromage to perform comedy without triggering existing contractual obligations. In 1993, he toured as an opening act for the band Nirvana. He also released the comedy album I Don't Mean to Insult You, But You Look Like Bobcat Goldthwait in 2003.
Acting and film directing
His first major film role was playing the character Zed in the Police Academy franchise. He also appeared in films such as One Crazy Summer, Burglar, and Scrooged. Beyond acting, he transitioned into screenwriting and directing. He wrote and directed the black comedy Shakes the Clown in 1991, in which he also starred.
Additional directing credits include the films Sleeping Dogs Lie, World's Greatest Dad, and God Bless America. He also directed the horror film Willow Creek. His television directing work includes episodes of Chappelle's Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Maron. He has also worked as a voice actor for projects like Capitol Critters, Hercules, and the Skylanders video game series as the character Pop Fizz.
Birthday and age
Bobcat Goldthwait was born on May 26, 1962, which makes Bobcat 64 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Bobcat shares the date with 14 other famous people.
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