He voices everyone from moe, to apu, to comic book guy, to kirk van houten, to cletus spuckler. Watch iconic characters hank azaria runs through his. Multitalented american actor, most famous for providing the voices of a wide range of characters in the simpsons. Apu nahasapeemapetilon moe szyslak chief clancy wiggum comic book guy lou carl dr. Hank azaria is by far the most versatile voice actor on the simpsons. Comic book guy is another friend of mine from college. Hank azaria, the voice of apu on the simpsons, criticizes the shows response to controversy over the character. Henry albert azaria is an american actor, voice actor, comedian and producer. Hank azaria was born on april 25, 1964 in queens, new york city, new york, usa. Since he joined later than the rest of the cast, groening still considered azaria the new guy. He is voiced by hank azaria and first appeared in the secondseason episode three men and a comic book, which originally aired on may 9, 1991. Nick riviera, lou, snake jailbird, kirk van houten, the sea captain, superintendent chalmers, disco stu, duffman, the wiseguy and numerous onetime characters.
Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. Comic book guy is based on a student who lived in the room next door to azaria at college, who went by the name f. Azaria, who also voices moe, chief wiggum, comic book guy, professor. Hank azaria on brockmire and why he no longer performs.
Azaria was born in queens, new york city, the son of sephardic jewish. From squeakyvoiced teen to comic book guy, these beloved icons need no names. He is based on every comic book store guy in america and represents a stereotypical middleaged comi. Hank azaria breaks down his iconic simpsons voices and. In addition to moe, wiggum and apu, azaria provides the voices of comic book guy, carl carlson, cletus spuckler, professor frink, dr. Ever since 1990, he has voiced many secondary characters from the simpsons, the curtain call at the end of the simpsons movie credits him for more characters than any of the other actors, with. He is known for his voice characterizations as a variety of characters in the animated sitcom the simpsons 1989present, which has included moe szyslak, apu nahasapeemapetilon 19902020, chief wiggum, comic book guy.
Hank azaria biography facts, childhood, family life. There is a huge rise in his career after working in the simpsons in 1989 he has given voice to not only to one or two but to many characters including moe, wiggum and apu, comic book guy, carl carlson, cletus spuckler, professor frink, dr. Take a visual walk through his career and see 150 images of the characters hes voiced and listen to 24 clips that showcase his performances. Hank azaria is also known for his role in the popular animated comedy film the smurfs as well as its sequel the smurfs 2, released in 2011 and 20 respectively. The simpsons actor hank azaria has said he will no longer be voicing the character of apu, following years of controversy and accusations of racism. Jeff albertson comic book guy is springfields resident purveyor of comic books and insults. Hank azaria 150 character images behind the voice actors. Robin williams and yes, that was our guest hank azaria as agador spartacus in the film the birdcage. Hank azaria runs through his iconic simpsons voices and movie roles. Hank azaria breaks down his iconic simpsons voices and movie roles. He voices apu nahasapeemapetilon, moe szyslak, chief wiggum, comic book guy, jonathan frink, snake jailbird and numerous other. Hank azaria birthday, real name, age, weight, height.
Hank azaria was born on april 25, 1964 in queens, new york city, new york, usa as henry albert azaria. Henry albert hank azaria born april 25, 1964 is an american actor. Hank azaria is a popular voice actor from forest hills, queens, new york, usa. Henry albert azaria born april 25, 1964 is an american actor, voice actor, producer, and comedian. Henry albert azaria born april 25, 1964, better known as hank azaria, is an american actor, voice actor, producer, and comedian. He is voiced by hank azaria and first appeared in the secondseason.
Boy, thats a long way from your voice, but i guess this is what you do. Nick riviera, lou, snake jailbird, kirk van houten. Hank azaria is a stage, film and television actor, writer, comedian and producer. The simpsons moe szyslak chief wiggum carl lou comic book guy. He voices apu nahasapeemapetilon, moe szyslak, chief wiggum, comic book guy, jonathan frink, snake jailbird and numerous other characters on the simpsons. Comic book guy who states jeff albertson to be his real name in the episode homer and neds. Hank azaria is the voice of 31 simpsons characters.
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