Gilbert Gottfried is a man with a gifted shrill voice that he uses to entertain people and bring joy to their life. Gilbert is one of the most well-known stand-up comedians and is often known for giving his voice to Iago, “One of the most iconic and funny characters from the Aladdin movie and TV series.” But unfortunately, a man with such talent and potential is sadly no longer with us. Mr. Gilbert Gottfried died at 67 due to a heart complication.
Though losing him is sad, we should never forget the remarkable works he has left behind, his incredible voice acting, comedies, and acting performances. Today we shall be looking at his unforgettable career and listing down some of his top movies and TV shows which you should check out if you are a Gilbert Gottfried fan.
Problem Child (Movie)
Problem Child is a dark comedy film, a story of two couples who discover that they cannot have babies and decide to adopt a child named Junior. Still, their peaceful life soon becomes chaotic when they realize Junior, whom they adopted, is not as innocent as he looks from the outside. He is solely responsible for snatching away peace from the couple’s life, so much so that they eventually start plotting to murder their son, this is where it gets a bit darker, but it is a dark comedy after all.
Here Gilbert Gottfried plays the role of an adoption agent, who helps couples to adopt children from orphanages, and the guy who introduces Junior as an innocent, loving child to the couples. Gilbert delivers what he delivers best, i.e., comedic performance, his shady character as an adoption agent who would go to any extent to keep Junior away from his life is hilarious to watch. However, this movie received harsh reviews from critics but managed to win its audience’s hearts and is now considered a cult classic.
The Last Laugh (Documentary Comedy)
Some of the most famous comedians worldwide take up a taboo subject like the Holocaust (one of the most horrific genocides that mankind has ever created) and try to find out the humor in it. As one of the comedians said, “Humor heals us,” and it can be generated out of anything, even from the darkest time of humanity.
The Last Laugh is a thought-provoking documentary comedy movie that pushes the limits and boundaries of comedy and our perspective on the world and humanity itself. Along with Gilbert Gottfried, this movie stars some famous comedians like Sarah Silverman and Mel Brooks. It’s certainly one of the best documentary movies starring Gilbert Gottfried.
Animal Crackers (Animated Movie)
A family adventure comedy movie whose story centers around a family who find out a box of animal cracker eating, which can turn them into an animal; together, they use it to revive their family circus, which is on the verge of getting closed forever.
It’s a movie meant for the family, where you can relax and enjoy this family movie packed with action, comedy, adventure, and fantasy, which kids will enjoy. Animal Crackers stars several popular Hollywood actors like Sylvester Stallone, Ian McKellen, the comedian Gilbert Gottfried and real-life celebrity couples Emily Blunt and John Krasinski. The latter have lent beautiful voices in this family comedy film.
Cyberchase ( TV Show)
Cyberchase is a kid’s animated show that premiered on PBS Kids; it’s a sci-fi adventure show whose main story revolves around three kids who get teleported to a cyber-world ( a digital world) where they must team up with Digit (played by none other than the talented comedian Gilbert Gottfried) together these four must team up to fight against a criminal hacker who wants to destroy the cyber world, these kids must use their brain power, intelligence and math’s skills to fight against the hacker and save the Cyber world. It’s a show highly loved by kids, and Gilbert has a really important role in this show.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TV Show)
Well, who doesn’t know about the “Mutant Ninja Turtles,” one of the most popular superhero characters of all time, born as a test experiment and kept hidden as a secret from the world, living under the gutters, getting secret ninja training so that one day they would come out of the shadows and protect the city from the evil. Here Gilbert Gottfried plays the role of Kraang Subprime, a supervillain, and enemy of the Ninja Turtles. It’s a show which is made for kids, and it aired on Nickelodeon.
Aladdin (Movies and TV Shows)
Perhaps Gilbert Gottfried’s most iconic and memorable role would be Iago from Aladdin, the funny yet wicked parrot sidekick of power-seeking villain Jafar. Aladdin is a story of a young man who earns his living through stealing, but his life changes forever once he comes across a magic lamp that can fulfill all your wishes. Aladdin is an adventure fantasy movie packed with lots of action and drama; its epic story gets an extra boost with Gilbert Gottfried’s humorous performance as Iago, who adds the necessary comedic touch to this epic. Truly you cannot ignore Aladdin, as it easily ranks as one of the Top Gilbert Gottfried movies.
Gilbert (Documentary Movie)
A moving documentary on the late Gilbert Gottfried, as of now, we know that Gilbert Gottfried is no longer with us. This documentary will give us a very good insight into the life of the popular stand-up comedian and actor. Their voice gave life to some of the most iconic characters in animated movies and TV shows, and how he always kept pushing the boundaries and limits of comedy. This documentary covers his personal and professional life, taking us deep into his creative process, and his controversial moments in life, like the 9/11 jokes that sparked some controversy.
This documentary will make you understand the life of a true comedian, the challenges they have to face, how they must keep reinventing their craft to survive in the entertainment business, and how you can turn tragedy into comedy. As it is said, “Humor heals us,” so it is the job of these comedians to keep spreading humor and smile and make our life a bit easier if it is not.
