Gilbert Gottfried is a comedian and actor. He began by doing stand-up comedy gigs and then moved on to television.
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Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education
Gilbert Gottfried was born in Brooklyn, New York City, on February 28, 1955. There isn’t much information about his family besides his father’s name Max Gottfried. Gilbert Gottfried has two sisters: Arlene Gottfried, a photographer who died in 2017, and Karen Gottfried.
Gilbert Gottfried’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions
He, born on February 28, 1955, is 67 years old as of today, July 18, 2022. His height is 1.65 m, and he weighs 70 kg.
Gilbert Gottfried’s Profession & Career
Gilbert Gottfried began his career as a teenager with stand-up comedy events in New York, where he soared to recognition, and people began to recognize him. In 1980, he appeared on the sketch comedy series “Saturday Night Live.”
In the 1980s, Gilbert Gottfried had various acting roles. “Beverly Hills Cop II” was one of his first significant films, grossing up to $300 million. Gilbert Gottfried is a brilliant voice actor who plays (Iago) in the popular animated comedy-musical adventure film “Aladdin,” as well as its sequels “The Return of Jafar” and “Aladdin and the King of Thieves.”
He also had a lot of success as a voice actor in the 2000s. He played (Mr. Mxyzptlk) in the animated series version of “Superman,” (Digit) in the energetic children’s series “Cyberchase,” and (Digit) in the well-known animated series “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (Kraang Sub-Prime). Gilbert Gottfried reprised his role as (Iago) in three subsequent films: “Mickey’s Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse,” “Mickey’s House of Villains,” and “Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams.” Gilbert Gottfried has appeared in MTV, Pepsi, and Subway advertisements, among others.
He made several appearances in 2017-2018, including a comedy film titled “80s Creature House,” a comedy-drama series titled “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” a science-fiction comedy film titled “Sharknado 5: Global Swarming,” a comedy series titled “Episodes,” and a comedy-fantasy film titled “Abnormal Attraction.” He also directed the documentary “Gilbert.”
Gilbert Gottfried’s 2017-2018 voice acting credits include the animated comedy-fantasy film “Animal Crackers,” the animated action-adventure film “Justice League Action,” and the reality show “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” and the comedy “Boy Band.”
Achievements and Awards
He has only received the Special Jury Prize for Best Documentary at the DeadCENTER Film Festival in 2017. He was nominated for several awards, including the CableACE Award for Writing a Comedy Special (Gilbert Gottfried… Naturally), and the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding New Approaches – Daytime Children’s (Cyberchase), and the Razzie Awards for Worst Supporting Actor (The Adventures of Ford Fairlane).
Gilbert Gottfried’s Wife, Marriage & Relationship
In 2007, He married producer Dara Kravitz. They had one son, Max Aaron Gottfried, born in 2009, and one daughter, Lily Aster Gottfried, born in 2007.
Gilbert Gottfried’s Salary and Net Worth
His net worth is predicted to be more than $8 million as of July 2022. He made his riches via his excellent acting talents in TV movies and series and the shows he hosts. He portrayed “Iago” in various animated films and series, including “Aladdin” and its sequels, as well as “Problem Child” and its successors. Gilbert Gottfried appeared in several movies and television shows in 2017 and 2018.
Quick Facts
Celebrated Name | Gilbert Gottfried |
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Real Name | Gilbert Jeremy Gottfried |
Gender | Male |
Age | 67 years old |
Birth Date | 28 February 1955 |
Birth Place | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
Nationality | American |
Height | 1.65 m |
Weight | 70 kg |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Marital Status | Married |
Wife | Dara Kravitz (m. 2007) |
Children | Yes (Lily Aster Gottfried, Max Aaron Gottfried) |
Dating | N/A |
Profession | American stand-up comedian, actor, and voice actor |
Net Worth | $8 million |
Brands | N/A |
Hobbies | N/A |