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Gilbert Gottfried (February 28, 1955 – April 12, 2022) was an American stand-up comedian and actor, best known for his exaggerated shrill voice, strong New York accent, squint, and edgy, often controversial, sense of humor. His numerous roles in film and television included voicing Iago in The Walt Disney Company’s Aladdin franchise until he died in 2022, Mister Mxyzptlk in Superman: The Animated Series and Justice League Action, Digit LeBoid in PBS Kids’ Cyberchase until his death in 2022, Kraang Subprime in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and the Aflac duck (before he was replaced by Daniel McKeague in 2011). He also played Mr. Peabody in the Problem Child franchise, the only actor in the series to reprise his role in both all three films and in the animated television series.
Gottfried hosted Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast (2014–2022), along with Frank Santopadre, which featured discussions of classic films and celebrity interviews, most often with veteran actors, comedians, musicians, and comedy writers. The documentary Gilbert (2017) explored his life and career.
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As Dan Fielding’s temporary replacement, Gilbert Gottfried was even more obnoxious as a prosecutor than Dan Dan Fielding. “GUILTY! GUILTY! GUILTY!” Gottfried said of a jaywalker. Fans of Night Court will know why I refer to Dan as Dan Dan Fielding.