The 30 Funniest Stand-Up Comedians of All-Time

26. Patton Oswalt

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Patton Oswalt has more than a little to do with the triumph of dork culture in the new millennium. His obsessions with comic books gave nerds a champion in the world of comedy. Oswalt helped to elevate obscure arguments to an art form. Over the last few decades, Oswalt has steadily become one of the best stand-up comedians of his generation — and one of the most successful ones at that. With a lineup of incredible specials, film/TV roles and bestseller books, Oswalt has found success in a myriad of mediums. He shows no sign of slowing down.