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Gilbert Gottfried

Also known as Gilbert Godfrey, Gilbert Jeremy Godfrey

American stand-up comedian (1955–2022)

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Gilbert Gottfried was an American stand-up comedian known for his distinctive loud, raspy voice and brash comedic style, who performed for decades across television, film, and live venues. He became a significant figure in comedy and pop culture, particularly remembered for his work on shows like "Saturday Night Live" and his role as the parrot Iago in Disney's "Aladdin."

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It sits within the topics 1955 births, 2022 deaths and 20th-century American comedians.

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Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Gilbert Jeremy Gottfried (February 28, 1955 - April 12, 2022) was an American actor and stand-up comedian. Gottfried's persona as a comedian features an exaggerated shrill voice and emphasis on crude humor. His numerous roles in film and television include voicing the parrot Iago in Disney's Aladdin animated films and TV show, Digit LeBoid in the PBS Kids show Cyberchase, and Kraang Subprime in…

Known for

From Darkness to Light — Self (archive footage)2025
When We Went MAD! — Self2025
Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt — Self2024
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened — Self2023
Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match — David Doubldy (voice)2023
Royal Crackers — The Fixer (voice)2023
The Paloni Show! Halloween Special! — Reed2022
Minions & More 2 — Infestor (voice)2022
Dark Side of Comedy — Self2022
Records — Self2021

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Given name: Gilbert
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Coney Island
Place of death: Manhattan
Sibling: Arlene Gottfried
Occupation: director
Political party: Democratic Party (United States)
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Religion: Judaism
Official website: www.gilbertgottfried.com
Image: Gilbert Gottfried (49732474471).jpg
Height: 1.6
Number of children: 2
Residence: Manhattan

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Commons category: Gilbert Gottfried
date of birth: 1955-02-28
nominated for: Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award
social media followers: 429013
birth name: Gilbert Jeremy Gottfried
nickname: America's Creepy Uncle
date of death: 2022-04-12
manner of death: disease
cause of death: ventricular tachycardia
name in native language: Gilbert Jeremy Gottfried
start of work period: 1970-00-00
end of work period: 2022-00-00
medical condition: myotonic dystrophy
writing language: English language

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Encyclopedic overview

Gilbert Jeremy Gottfried (February 28, 1955 – April 12, 2022) was an American stand-up comedian and actor. He was best known for his exaggerated shrill voice, strong New York dialect, his squint, and his edgy, often controversial sense of humor. His numerous roles in film and television included voicing Iago in the Walt Disney Company's Aladdin franchise until his death in 2022, Mister Mxyzptlk in Superman: The Animated Series and Justice League Action, Digit LeBoid in PBS Kids' Cyberchase until his death, Kraang Subprime in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and the Aflac duck mascot before he was replaced by Daniel McKeague in 2011. He also played Mr. Peabody in the Problem Child franchise, the only actor in the series to reprise his role in all three films as well as the animated television series.

Gottfried hosted Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast (2014–2022), along with Frank Santopadre, which featured discussions of classic films and celebrity interviews, most often with veteran actors, comedians, musicians, and comedy writers. The documentary Gilbert (2017) explored his life and career.

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