“I continue to do standup because there's a connection with a live audience - there are skills that you do learn as a standup comedian that help you on a set.”

American comedian, actor, director, and screenwriter

Bobcat Goldthwait is an American comedian, actor, director, and screenwriter. Born Robert Francis Goldthwait, he became known for his work in stand-up and film, and for a stage presence that made him instantly recognizable. He was born in 1962. He came to wider attention with his stand-up specials, including An Evening with Bobcat Goldthwait, Share the Warmth, and Bob Goldthwait, Is He Like That All the Time? He is also known for acting roles such as Zed in the Police Academy films and Eliot Loudermilk in Scrooged. His comedy is often described as black comedy, delivered with an energetic persona and a raspy, high-pitched voice. Since 2012, he has been a regular panelist on Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me!