Bobcat Goldthwait
Robert Francis 'Bobcat' Goldthwait is an American comedian reknowned for delivering his performances with a distressed and broken voice.
Most commonly known for his eccentric role as deranged Officer Zed in the Police Academy movie franchise. he originally made a name for himself on the stand up comedy circuit.
His nickname came about from the comedy trio "The Generic Comics" with fellow comedians Tom Kenny and political satirist Barry Crimmins. Their stage names were "Bobcat, Bearcat and Tomcat".
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Bobcat Goldthwait at a Glance
'Robert Francis Bobcat' Goldthwait''' (born May 26 1962) is an American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and film and television director. He is commonly known for his energetic, rabid stage personality, his dark, acerbic humor, and his gruff but high-pitched voice.
Bobcat Facts
- Born in Syracuse, New York in 1962.
- Decided on a career as a comedian at an early age and was performing professionally while still in high school at the age of 15.
- Attended Bishop Grimes High School in East Syracuse, graduating with voice actor Tom Kenny (the voice of Spongebob Squarepants) in the class of 1980.
- He, Tom Kenny and political satirist Barry Crimmins performed in a comedy trio, billing themselves as "The Generic Comics" and going by the stage names of "Bobcat, Bearcat and Tomcat".
- Goldthwait and Robin Williams had a short-lived comedy partnership, using the names "Jack Cheese" and "Marty Fromage".
- Goldthwait used the name Jack Cheese when he appeared in the film Tapeheads, and when Williams made a cameo as Mime Jerry in Goldthwait's Shakes the Clown, he was billed as Marty Fromage.
- During the fall of 1993 Goldthwait did stand up material as an opening act for Nirvana on what would be their final North American tour, as well as the promo video for the band's album In Utero.
- Goldthwait married Ann Luly in 1986 at the age of 24. The couple have two children, Tasha and Taylor, and were divorced in May 1998.
- Goldthwait met his next fiancée, Nikki Cox, when they co-starred on Unhappily Ever After in July of 1998. The two were engaged in June of 1999, but as of January of 2005 they were no longer engaged. They parted ways after a 6-year relationship and five years of engagement.
- Goldthwait finished up his final gigs as a stand-up comic in 2005. The official final gig took place in Vegas on September 2005.
- The March 28, 2005 article of the New York Post announced that Bobcat Goldthwait was the new director of ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live". He has been directing the show since the fall season of 2004. Since joining, ratings for the show increased to over 2 million viewers per night. The numbers have jumped to 50% with teens. In May of 2006, he left to pursue his film career. He maintains contact with Jimmy Kimmel (they're best friends) and still directs for television and film.
- His new girlfriend is longtime friend Sarah de sa Rego, a costume designer and co-producer of Sleeping Dogs Lie.
- On Hollywood Squares, Goldthwait was asked the question, "What does Michael Jackson do in his spare time?" and he jokingly replied, "Blows Bubbles." After the show, he was banned and told that he would never be invited back
- Bobcat played a major part in the emergence of the Boston Comedy scene, and is featured in the documentary When Standup Stood Out.
Memorable Quote
Ack Ack Raymond: Egg, where you that little boy?
Egg Stork: No! No! But I used to beat the shit out him! "Why are you so fat? Why are so ugly?" Aaagghh!
Ack Ack Raymond: Great story, thanks.
One Crazy Summer
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