PORTLAND — The Comedy Connection will welcome comedian, actor and director Bobcat Goldthwait on Wednesday, Oct. 6.

Born in Syracuse, N.Y., in 1962, Goldthwait wrote and directed his first film, “Shakes The Clown,” a dark cult comedy, in 1991. His next movie, “Windy City Heat,” appeared in the Cine Vegas Film Festival in 2004, and won best film at the Montreal Comedy Festival that year.

His third feature film as director was “Sleeping Dogs Lie,” which he wrote. It was chosen to compete in Sundance’s 2006 Dramatic competition and was also in the London, Toronto and San Sebastian film festivals that year.

Last fall, Magnolia pictures released Goldthwait’s most recent film, “World’s Greatest Dad,” starring longtime friend Robin Williams.

Goldthwait is now in the United Kingdom, directing a movie-musical he wrote based on The Kink’s 1976 concept album, “Schoolboys in Disgrace.” His script tells the story of a schoolboy and his gang who are constantly in trouble with their teachers and fellow pupils. One day, the student is humiliated by his headmaster and vows to fight back against “the Establishment.” The new flick will unfold the genesis story of a supervillian set to rock songs.

Goldthwait has come a long way from his first appearance on the “David Letterman Show” at age 20. Besides directing movies, he has lent his behind-the-camera talents to shows such as “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” the “Demetri Martin'” show, “The Chappelle Show,” “The Man Show” and “Crank Yankers.”

Best known for his 1980s movies, Goldthwait has also starred in several HBO specials, made numerous TV appearances and continues to push the envelope with his brand of humor, headlining major comedy clubs across the country.

Showtime is at 8 p.m. For tickets, $25, call 774-5554 or visit www.mainecomedy.com. The Comedy Connection is at 16 Custom House Wharf.

Comedian Bobcat Goldthwait poses for a portrait at the 11th annual CineVegas film festival held at Palms Casino Resort in June of 2009 in Las Vegas.