Gilbert Gottfried (1955–2022)

Actor | Writer | Director

At the young age of 15, Gilbert Gottfried began doing stand-up at open mike nights in New York City...

Born: February 28, 1955
Died: April 12, 2022 (age 67)

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Filmography

Known For

Aladdin Iago (1992)
Problem Child Mr. Peabody (1990)
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane Johnny Crunch (1990)
Known For

Beverly Hills Cop II Sidney Bernstein (1987)
Actor

Cyberchase Digit (2002-2022)
Smiling Friends God (2022)
Awesome Video Game Memories: Dragon Quest X Version 5 - Thorn Lady and the God of Destruction Feature Review Jagonuba (2021)
Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years Shecky (2021)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Lord Sexy (2019-2021)
The Great Escape of Mr. Swag Boss Paramilitary Pilot (2021)
The Kominsky Method (2021)
The Truth About Santa Claus Dr. Leland (2020)
A Wrestling Christmas Miracle Rice (2020)
Karate Tortoise Rat Bastard (2020)
Disney Dailies - What's Up? (Aladdin) Iago (2019)
Teen Titans Go! The Coal Miner (2019)
SpongeBob SquarePants Sal (2019)
Super Gidget Infester (2019)
The Angry Video Game Nerd Fred Fuchs (2019)
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Jared Kushner (2017-2019)
Historical Roasts Adolf Hitler (2019)
Critters: A New Binge Uncle (2019)
Family Guy Dog Whistle (2007-2018)
Lego DC Super-Villains Mr. Mxyzptlk / Smallville Citizen (2018)
The Last Sharknado: It's About Time Rand McDonald (2018)
Boy Band Mort (2018)
Abnormal Attraction Pig Man (2018)
Justice League Action Mr. Mxyzptlk (2017-2018)
Crashing Gilbert Gottfried (2018)
Episodes Gilbert Gottfried (2017)
Sharknado 5: Global Swarming Ron Mcdonald (2017)
Animal Crackers Mario Zucchini (2017)
The Tom and Jerry Show Genie (2017)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Strip Club MC (2017)
80s Creature House Grim Reaper (2017)
Mighty Magiswords Prohyas' Stomach (2016)
Hospital Arrest Carter (2016)
The Comedian Gilbert Gottfried (2016)
Midnight Show (2016)
Gender Bender Dr. Montalto (2016)
Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens Ron McDonald (2016)
The Jim Gaffigan Show Gilbert Gottfried (2015-2016)
Thingstarter (2016)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Kraang Sub-Prime (2014-2016)
Director's Cut Superintendent (2016)
Rock Story Dwayne Smiley (2015)
Deadbeat Suicidal Man (2015)
Anger Management Dudley (2014)
Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Mr. Mxyzptlk (2014)
The Newbridge Tourism Board Presents: We're Newbridge We're Comin' to Get Ya! Gilbert Gottfried (2014)
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix Iago (2014)
A Million Ways to Die in the West Abraham Lincoln (2014)
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja Ranginald Bagel (2014)
The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange Alfalfa (2013)
Mad LinKONG (2013)
Beecher Baby Bouncer Howard Featherstone (2013)
CollegeHumor Originals Mr. Elbow (2011-2012)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Leo Gerber (2011-2012)
Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Iago (2012)
Miss December The Police Officer (2011)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Various Characters (2004-2011)
Robotomy Tickle Me Psycho (2010)
Kingdom Hearts Re: coded Iago (2010)
M'larky Detective Gilbert (2010)
'Til Death Tommy (2010)
Jack and the Beanstalk Grayson (2009)
30 Rock Gilbert Gottfried (2009)
Back at the Barnyard Barn Buddy (2009)
Hysterical Psycho Mr G (2009)
Star-ving Gilbert (2009)
Sesame Street Denny the Distracter (2008)
Late Night with Conan O'Brien Sarah Palin dubbed voice (1995-2008)
Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy (2008)
Hannah Montana Barney Bittman (2008)
The Emperor's New School Potion (2007)
Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams Iago (2007)
My Gym Partner's a Monkey Rick the Platypus (2007)
Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix+ Iago (2007)
Farce of the Penguins Freezing Nuts Penguin (2006)
Greg the Bunny Gilbert (2006)
The Last Request Bum (2006)
Kingdom Hearts II Iago (2005)
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy Santa Claus (2005)
Jasmine's Enchanted Tales: Journey of a Princess Iago (2005)
A Series of Unfortunate Events Duck (2004)
Aladdin's Magic Carpet Adventure Iago (2004)
Funky Monkey Dr. Spleen (2004)
Back by Midnight Security Guard (2004)
The Amazing Floydini Strange Man (2004)
Home Movies Tonko the Parrot (2004)
Becker Alan (2003)
Crank Yankers George Zucco (2003)
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Stand-Up Comedian (2003)
Bear in the Big Blue House Big Possum (2002)
House of Mouse Iago (2001-2002)
Son of the Beach Noccus Johnstein (2001-2002)
Kingdom Hearts Iago (2002)
Celebrity Deathmatch Gilbert Gottfried (2002)
Fairly OddParents Dr. Bender (2001-2002)
Mickey's House of Villains Iago (2001)
Longshot Mr. Chadwick (2001)
Clerks Patrick Swayze (2000-2001)
Aladdin in Nasira's Revenge Iago (2000)
Adventures from the Book of Virtues Horace (1998-2000)
Dilbert The Troll (2000)
Jasmine's Wish Iago (1999)
Goosed Alan Levy (1999)
Arcade Frenzy Iago (1999)
Aladdin's Arabian Adventures: Fearless Friends Iago (1998)
Aladdin's Arabian Adventures: Creatures of Invention Iago (1998)
Superman: The Animated Series Mr. Mxyzptlk (1997-1998)
Noddy Jack Frost (1998)
Hercules Clion (1998)
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist Gilbert (1998)
Disney's Math Quest with Aladdin Iago (1998)
Doctor Dolittle Compulsive Dog (1998)
Titey Napolean (1998)
Saturday Night Live Various (1980-1998)
Cosby Gilbert Gottfried (1998)
The Tom Show Stewy (1998)
Jenny Nathan (1998)
The Weird Al Show Al's Imaginary Friend Gilbert (1997)
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man Art De Salvo (1995-1997)
How to Be a Player Tony the Doorman (1997)
Meet Wally Sparks Mr. Harry Karp (1997)
Clueless DMV Examiner (1996)
Aladdin and the King of Thieves Iago (1996)
Escape from It's a Wonderful Life Man on Porch (1996)
In the House Mr. Comstock (1996)
Be Cool About Fire Safety Seemore Smoke (1996)
Aladdin's Arabian Adventures: Team Genie Iago (1996)
True Hearts Iago (1996)
Magic and Mystery Iago (1996)
The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat Voices (1995-1996)
Bump in the Night Odiferous J. Stench (1995)
Timon & Pumbaa Woodpecker (1995)
Wings Lewis (1994-1995)
Mad About You Spanky's Master (1995)
Aladdin on Ice Iago (1995)
Are You Afraid of the Dark? Roy (1995)
Aladdin Iago (1994-1995)
Aladdin's Arabian Adventures: Magic Makers Iago (1995)
The Greatest Treasure Iago (1995)
Problem Child 3: Junior in Love Dr. Peabody (1995)
Married... with Children Gilbert Gottfried (1995)
The Parent 'Hood The Manager (1995)
The Watcher (1995)
The Muppets: She Drives Me Crazy Gilbert Gottfried (1994)
Problem Child (1993-1994)
Aladdin Activity Center Iago (1994)
Living Single Larry Friedlander (1994)
Silk Stalkings Joey Mellman (1993-1994)
Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas Bert Banner (1994)
Bobby's World Mad Scientist (1993-1994)
Silk Degrees Rene (1994)
Blankman Man on TV (1994)
Aladdin 2: The Return of Jafar Iago (1994)
Beavis and Butt-Head Gus Baker (1994)
The Ren & Stimpy Show Jerry the Belly Button Elf (1994)
Thumbelina Mr. Beetle (1994)
Adventures in Wonderland Mike McNasty (1994)
Herman's Head Bob (1994)
House Party 3 Luggage Clerk (1994)
The State Soup Guy (1993)
Bonkers Two-Bits (1993)
Aladdin Iago (1992)
A Different World Sergeant (1992)
The Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys The Director (1992) (1992)
Seeing Is Believing Gilbert Gottfried (1991)
Night Court Oscar Brown (1991)
Molson Canadian Comedy Releaf (1991)
Highway to Hell Hitler (1991)
Problem Child 2 Mr. Peabody (1991)
The Sunday Comics Performer - Film Piece (1991)
Look Who's Talking Too Joey (1990)
Seriously... Phil Collins Roger - TV Executive (1990)
Problem Child Mr. Peabody (1990)
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane Johnny Crunch (1990)
Superboy Nick Knack (1990)
3rd Bass: The Gas Face Mr. Wesell (1988)
Hot to Trot Dentist (1988)
Never on Tuesday Lucky Larry Lupin (1988)
Norman's Corner Norman (1987)
Beverly Hills Cop II Sidney Bernstein (1987)
The Cosby Show Mr. Babcock (1987)
Bad Medicine Tony Sandoval (1985)
The House of God Paramedic (1984)
Actor

The Further Adventures of Wally Brown Bernstein (1980)
Writer

The Angry Video Game Nerd (2019)
Harmontown (2014)
Gilbert Gottfried: Dirty Jokes (2005)
Comedy Central Presents (2002)
HBO Comedy Half-Hour (1999)
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1998)
One Night Stand (1992)
Up All Night (1991)
Norman's Corner (1987)
Writer

Gilbert Gottfried... Naturally (1987)
Soundtrack

Animal Crackers (2017)
Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas (2014)
Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams (2007)
Mickey's House of Villains (2001)
Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1996)
Disney Sing-Along-Songs: Topsy Turvy (1996)
Soundtrack

Aladdin 2: The Return of Jafar (1994)
Director

Harmontown (2014)
Producer

Gilbert Gottfried: Dirty Jokes (2005)
Archive footage

Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast (2022)
Louder with Crowder (2022)
Fox and Friends (2022)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2022)
WTF with Marc Maron (2022)
Axios (2021)
DefunctTV (2020)
VHS Massacre Too (2020)
Porsalin (2019)
Quick Reviews with Maverick (2017)
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix (2017)
The Drunken Peasants (2015)
Media Buzz (2014)
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix (2013)
The Golden Girls Return from Space Mountain (2012)
Give It Up for Greg Giraldo (2011)
That Fellow in the Coat (2010)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2009)
Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories (2007)
Howard Stern on Demand (2006)
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Saturday TV Funhouse (2006)
Disney Princess Sing Along Songs: Enchanted Tea Party (2005)
Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories (2004)
Ramones Raw (2004)
Late Night with Conan O'Brien: The Best of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog (2004)
100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time (2004)
World's Funniest & Cleverest Commercials (2004)
Archive footage

Mickey's PhilharMagic (2003)
Disney Sing-Along-Songs: Topsy Turvy (1996)

Videos

Awards

2 wins & 3 nominations.

Did You Know

The character he created was originally named "Murray Abramowitz" and took the credit for Al Jolson's career, among others. He debuted the character on the stage at the Original Improvisation in New York City alongside fellow comedian Joe Piscopo.

Quotes

[on his character from Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)] I play a nerdy, well, yeah, I'm really playing someone nerdy. That's kind of like me saying "I'm playing someone Jewish".