Gilbert Gottfried (1955–2022) was an American comedian and actor known for his distinctive, shrill voice, edgy humor, and fearless delivery. He was famous for his crude, often controversial comedy, as well as his roles in family-friendly films and voice acting.

Some of his notable work includes:

• 🎤 Stand-up Comedy: Known for his dark, politically incorrect humor and absurd observations.
• 🎥 Aladdin (1992) – voiced Iago, the sarcastic parrot sidekick of Jafar.
• 📺 Hollywood Squares – a frequent and memorable panelist known for his outrageous jokes.
• 🎥 Problem Child series – played the scheming Mr. Peabody.

Gottfried was also famous for telling one of the most notorious renditions of The Aristocrats joke, which was featured in the 2005 documentary of the same name. His humor often pushed boundaries, making him a beloved figure in the comedy world.

He passed away in 2022 at the age of 67 due to complications from a rare genetic muscle disease called myotonic dystrophy type 2.