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Gilbert Gottfried

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Gilbert Gottfried was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and voice actor known for a deliberately shrill delivery and abrasive comic persona. He was a cast member of Saturday Night Live in 1980 and voiced the parrot Iago in Disney's Aladdin (1992), later reprising the role in related productions. His work spans stand-up, film, television, animation, and commercial voice performance. [Biography](https://www.biography.com/actors/gilbert-gottfried)

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What role did Gilbert Gottfried play in Aladdin?

Gilbert Gottfried voiced Iago, the loud and sarcastic parrot who serves Jafar in Disney's Aladdin. The 1992 animated film made the character one of Gottfried's most recognizable voice performances.

Was Gilbert Gottfried on Saturday Night Live?

Yes, Gilbert Gottfried was a cast member of Saturday Night Live in 1980. His brief time on the show preceded his later work in film, television, stand-up, and voice acting.

Did Gilbert Gottfried reprise the role of Iago?

Gottfried returned as Iago in The Return of Jafar, the 1994 direct-to-video sequel to Aladdin. He also continued voicing the character in later Aladdin-related television material.

What made Gilbert Gottfried's comedy style distinctive?

Gottfried used a deliberately shrill voice, exaggerated facial delivery, and abrasive comic persona as part of his act. That style made his performances immediately recognizable in stand-up and roles such as Iago.

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