Robert Francis Bobcat Goldthwait is an American actor, comedian, director and screenwriter, known for his acerbic black comedy, delivered through an energetic stage persona with an unusual gruff and high-pitched voice. He has worked in movies like Police Academy 4: Citizens On Patrol (1987). He came to prominence with his stand-up specials An Evening with Bobcat Goldthwait-Share the Warmth and Bob Goldthwait-Is He Like That All the Time? and his acting roles, including Zed in the Police Academy franchise. Since 2012, he has been a regular panelist on the radio-quiz show, Wait Wait... Don`t Tell Me!. Goldthwait has written and directed a number of films and television series, most notably the black comedies Shakes the Clown (1991), in which he also starred, Sleeping Dogs Lie (2006), World`s Greatest Dad (2009), God Bless America (2011), and the horror film Willow Creek (2013); episodes of Chappelle`s Show, The Larry Sanders Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2004-07), and Maron (2013-15); and several stand-up specials, including Patton Oswalt: Tragedy Plus Comedy Equals Time (2014). He has also worked extensively as a voice actor, with voice roles in Capitol Critters (1992-95), Hercules (1997), and Hercules: The Animated Series (1998-99).