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Gilbert Gottfried

The shrill, squinting, fearless New York comic who voiced Iago and hosted the Amazing Colossal Podcast.

Born
February 28, 1955
Died
April 12, 2022
Voice
Iago in Aladdin
Podcast
Amazing Colossal (2014–22)
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Gilbert Gottfried
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Who is Gilbert Gottfried?

Gilbert Jeremy Gottfried (February 28, 1955 – April 12, 2022) was an American stand-up comedian and actor, known for his exaggerated shrill voice, strong New York accent, squint and edgy humor.

He voiced Iago in Disney’s Aladdin franchise, Mister Mxyzptlk in Superman: The Animated Series, Digit in PBS Kids’ Cyberchase and Kraang Subprime in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and was the voice of the Aflac duck until 2011. He played Mr. Peabody in all three Problem Child films.

With Frank Santopadre he hosted Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast (2014–2022), long talks about classic films with veteran actors, comics and writers. The 2017 documentary Gilbert covers his life and career.

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Timeline

  1. 1987Beverly Hills Cop II
  2. 1990Problem Child
  3. 1992Voices Iago in Aladdin
  4. 2002Cyberchase begins
  5. 2014Starts the Amazing Colossal Podcast
  6. 2017Documentary Gilbert
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Specials, TV & more

Film · voice, 1992AladdinIago
Film seriesProblem ChildMr. Peabody
TV · voiceCyberchaseDigit
Podcast · 2014–22Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal PodcastWith Frank Santopadre
Documentary · 2017Gilbert
Film · 1987Beverly Hills Cop II
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On the podcasts

Full episodes where Gilbert is a guest or comes up, newest first.

Oct 25, 2026Take Your Shoes Off#377 with Sal Vulcano · comes up at 35:20: paired with Louie Anderson in an imagined podcast intro.Watch on YouTube ▸Oct 25, 2026We Might Be DrunkHalloween with Jim Florentine, Rachel Feinstein & Ian Fidance · comes up at 28:00: Rachel played Anne Frank on Historical Roasts, opposite his Hitler.Watch on YouTube ▸Apr 15, 2022The David Feldman ShowGilbert Gottfried on David Feldman ShowWatch on YouTube ▸Apr 14, 2022The Paul Mecurio ShowGilbert Gottfried on "The Paul Mecurio Show" (full interview)Watch on YouTube ▸Aug 30, 2021Bob Saget’s Here For YouGilbert Gottfried Talks About His Dracula Impression and Shares His Thoughts on Train ConductorsWatch on YouTube ▸Feb 13, 2019Jim and Sam ShowGilbert Gottfried & Shuli Egar – Cameo, 'Aladdin', Being Frugal – Jim Norton & Sam RobertsWatch on YouTube ▸Apr 19, 2018The Anthony Cumia ShowAA Show with Gilbert GottfriedWatch on YouTube ▸
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On My Show Notes

Live My Show Notes episode pages that mention Gilbert Gottfried.

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Gilbert Gottfried FAQ

Who voiced Iago in Aladdin?

Gilbert Gottfried, from the 1992 film on.

What was Gilbert Gottfried’s podcast?

Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast, with Frank Santopadre, from 2014 to 2022.

Was Gilbert Gottfried the Aflac duck?

Yes, he voiced it until 2011.

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If you like Gilbert

More comics on the list who share stages and mics with Gilbert.

Louie AndersonLouie AndersonJim NortonArtie LangeArtie LangeRachel FeinsteinRachel FeinsteinBob SagetBob SagetDave AttellDave Attell

Photos: Louie Anderson: Photo: John Mathew Smith & www.celebrity-photos.com from Laurel Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Artie Lange: Photo: dearsomeone at https://www.flickr.com/photos/dearsomeone/, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Rachel Feinstein: Photo: Dealphungo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Bob Saget: Photo: Behind The Velvet Rope TV, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Dave Attell: Photo: Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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