Wallace Shawn
Wallace Shawn Shawn at Pen America/Free Expression Literature on May 5, 2014 Born Wallace Michael Shawn (1943-11-12) November 12, 1943 (age 71) New York City, New York, U.S. Residence New York City, New York, U.S. Nationality American Other names Wally Shawn Wallace Michael Shawn Wallace Micheal Shawn Wally Michael Shawn Wally Micheal Shawn Wallace Shaun Wally Shaun Wallace Michael Shaun Wallace Micheal Shaun Wally Michael Shaun Wally Micheal Shaun Occupation Stand-up comedian, actor, singer, dancer, playwright, essayist, voice artist, comedian Years active 1967–present Known for My Dinner with Andre The Princess Bride The Designated Mourner Toy Story The Incredibles Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore Notable work(s) My Dinner with Andre The Princess Bride The Designated Mourner Toy Story The Incredibles Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore Parents William Shawn Cecille Shawn Wallace Michael "Wally" Shawn (born November 12, 1943) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, singer, dancer, playwright, essayist, voice artist, and comedian, best known for appearing in films, such as Wally Shawn in the Louis Malle-directed comedy-drama My Dinner with Andre (1981), Vizzini in The Princess Bride (1987), providing the voice of Rex in the Toy Story franchise, providing the voice of Gilbert Huph in The Incredibles (2004), and providing the voice of Calico in Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (2010), replacing Jon Lovitz. He also starred in a variety of television series, including Gossip Girl and recurring appearances as Grand Nagus Zek in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999). His plays include The Designated Mourner, Aunt Dan and Lemon, and Grasses of a Thousand Colors. He also co-wrote the screenplay for My Dinner with Andre with Andre Gregory, and he scripted Vanya on 42nd Street, a film adaptation of Anton Chekov's play Uncle Vanya. His latest film from June 2014 was A Master Builder based on the play by Henrik Ibsen.