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After losing his wife, patton oswalt couldnt bear the thought of her work languishing. Patton peter oswalt born january 27, 1969 is an american standup comedian, actor, voice actor, and writer, known for playing spencer olchin in the sitcom the king of queens 19982007, voicing remy in the pixar film ratatouille 2007, costarring opposite charlize theron in young adult 2011 and guest starring as the koenigs on agents of s. This is an advancement of politicalsocial satire and debate. In addition to his work as an actor and one of the finest comedians working. Patton oswalt on lewiss holocaust clown film an excerpt from his upcoming book, silver screen fiend.
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