Bobcat Goldthwait Biography

Robert “Bobcat” Goldthwait was born in 1962 in Syracuse, New York.  Goldthwait resolved very early on in his childhood to pursue a career as a comedian, and by the time he was in his mid-teens he was already performing professionally. Alongside childhood friend and future voice of SpongeBob, Tom Kenny, Bobcat Goldthwait established a comedy troupe and it wasn’t long before he established himself as a comedic talent.

Bobcat Goldthwait’s performances in the early 1980’s showcased his unique comedic style, which features often unsettling dark comedy and political satire, packaged in a unique delivery that features a high-pitched, hoarse voice. An Evening with Bobcat Goldthwait – Share the Warmth and Bob Goldthwait – Is He Like That All the Time? were both televised to enormous success. Around the same time, Goldthwait began appearing in films, beginning with Police Academy, and including:  One Crazy Summer (1986), Burglar (1987), Scrooged (1988), Hot to Trot (1988), Shakes the Clown (1992), and Radioland Murders (1994.)  He also appeared as a guest host on The Ben Stiller Show in 1992, and on Married…. With Children. Bobcat guest appeared on dozens of talk shows, including Late Night with Conan O’Brien, the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and the Larry Sanders Show, often performing bizarre antics such as setting fire to the set furniture.

Bobcat Goldthwait’s unique voice has also provided him with innumerous opportunities for character voice-overs, including for: Capitol Critters (1992), Unhappily Ever After (1995 – 1999), The Tick (1995), and Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (2000.) He has also directed the films Sleeping Dogs Lie (2006), World’s Greatest Dad (2009), and God Bless America (2011.)

Most recently, Bobcat Goldthwait has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Real Time with Bill Maher, and an episode of LA Ink, in which he received a tattoo. He continues to make appearances and perform stand-up occasionally.