Patton Peter Oswalt is an American stand-up comedian and actor born on January 27, 1969, in Portsmouth, Virginia. He made his acting debut in the Seinfeld episode "The Couch" and went on to build a career spanning both comedy and television. Oswalt is perhaps best known for his role as Spence Olchin in the sitcom The King of Queens, which ran from 1998 to 2007. He has also provided narration for The Goldbergs from 2013 to 2023, voicing the adult version of Adam F. Goldberg. Beyond these prominent roles, he has appeared in numerous television series including Parks and Recreation, Community, Veep, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. His television work has been diverse, ranging from dramatic roles to voice acting. He portrayed Principal Ralph Durbin in A.P. Bio from 2018 to 2021 and voiced Matthew the Raven in the TV series The Sandman from 2022 to 2025. He has also lent his voice to animated series such as Archer, Kim Possible, WordGirl, and We Bare Bears, demonstrating his versatility across different genres and formats.