Rubberfaced comic actor and vocal artist extraordinaire hank azaria initially plied his trade on the standup circuit, then subsequently landed stage appearances and tackled bit parts on television. He voices moe szyslak, chief wiggum, apu nahasapeemapetilon, comic book guy and numerous other characters on the simpsons. Simpsons all about lisa comic book guy ron rabinowitz gabbo. Zairee born april 25, 1964 is an american actor, voice actor, comedian and producer. Hank azaria is by far the most versatile voice actor on the simpsons. Hank azaria based comic book guys voice on a student who went by the name f. The voice of moe szyslak, apu nahasapeemapetilon, comic book guy. Hank azaria 1964 film deaths grosse pointe blank 1997 steven lardner.
Bang bang voiced by hank azaria, where he simply states worst cameo ever. Known for also voicing superintendent chalmers, moe, comic book guy. Hank azaria is one of the six main voice actors on the simpsons and also provides voices for the simpsons. He is known for his voice characterizations as a variety of characters in the. Hank azaria was born on april 25, 1964 in queens, new york city, new york, usa as henry albert azaria. He holds a masters degree in folklore and mythology he translated the lord of the rings into klingon as part of his thesis.
The newly sober brockmire hank azaria is adjusting to life without his favorite substances and facing another shot at a bigleague gig. Hank azaria as moe syzlak, chief wiggum, comic book guy, apu nahasapeemapetilon, and professor frink when azaria isnt lending his voice, he can be seen in fare like ray donovan and brockmire. He exhibits geeky behavior to an extraordinary and deliberately unrealistic degree, and often also makes references to obscure subjects or. Hank azaria may be the most recognizable member of the simpsons cast appearing in movies and television shows with a regularity that makes you wonder how he fits it all into his schedule. 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, carl carlson and others. The 50yearold actor joined the simpsons when he was just 22, and has collected four emmys for an impossibly long list of. The simpsons moe szyslak, apu nahasapeemapetilon, chief wiggum, professor frink, cletus spuckler, duff man, comic book guy, 1989, mystery men 1999. Azaria is most famous for his voice work on the simpsons. Hank azaria on jay leno stallone big muscles, well dressed men, famous. I f theres a vocal equivalent of rubber face, hank azaria s got it.
Hank azaria has spent the last 30 years, lending his voice to the popular animated series the simpsons, the longestrunning sitcom of all time. But growing up, he says, he had no idea his love for mimicking other peoples voices could one day be a career for him. See more ideas about boy celebrities, the simpsons movie and katie wright. 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. As the show celebrates a huge milestone, take a look at the careers of its. Hank azaria geos world wiki fandom powered by wikia. He voices apu nahasapeemapetilon, moe szyslak, chief wiggum, comic book guy, jonathan frink, snake jailbird and numerous other characters on the simpsons. The simpsons voice actor hank azarina will retire from portraying the character apu, according to a tca interview this year. This 8 x 10 photograph is personally hand signed by hank azaria. Milhouse shelbyville manhattan lemonade kids big brother shelbyville.
Comic book guy is the common, popular name for jeffrey jeff albertson, a recurring fictional character in the animated television series the simpsons. Jeffrey jeff albertson, better known as comic book guy, is the morbidly obese, geeky. Is hank azaria quitting voicing apu on the simpsons. Moe szyslak chief wiggum carl lou comic book guy apu carl carlson. Hank azaria breaks down his iconic simpsons voices and. Azaria, who also voices moe, chief wiggum, comic book guy, professor frink, cletus and many other characters on the longrunning animated hit, revealed his feelings about apu during an appearance. He has also appeared in a variety of films including the birdcage, godzilla, americas sweethearts, along came polly, run fatboy run, the smurfs, and night at the. This process helps to ensure that the product purchased is authentic and eliminates any possibility of duplication or fraud. Santas little helperpopular moviesthe simpsonsbart simpsonpop culture comic books. Henry albert azaria born april 25, 1964 is an american actor, voice actor, producer, and comedian. Frink old jewish man drederick tatum captain mcallister cletus spuckler luigi sea captain luigi risotto captain mccallister. Hank azarias commencement speech in the voices of his.
Hank azaria, the voice actor responsible for iconic simpsons voices like moe, chief wiggum, and comic book guy, will be dropping one. Hank azaria autographed 8 x 10 the simpsons comic book. Hank azaria is the voice of some of tvs most popular characters. The latter of the bunch has been a bit of a controversial topic. Hank azaria is a famous american actor, director, and comedian, who was born on april 25, 1964. Simpsons actor hank azaria has reportedly retired from. Big night in host davina mccall evokes nostalgia as she gives nod to big brother days. Azaria is known for voicing chief wiggum, moe szyslak, comic book guy, and most notably, apu nahasapeemapetilon. Hank azaria opens up about speaking ladino and his latest tv role. He voices everyone from moe, to apu, to comic book guy, to kirk van houten, to cletus spuckler. Hank azaria opens up about speaking ladino and his latest. Of course, all six members of the simpsonss main cast dan castellaneta, julie kavner, yeardley smith, nancy cartwright, hank azaria, and harry. Who is hank azaria and why has he quit as the simpsons.
Azaria, who is best known for voicing many of the longrunning cartoons most beloved characters, had been invited to make the speech to graduating students from. Hank is the voice of moe szyslak, apu nahasapeemapetilon, chief wiggum, comic book guy, carl carlson and numerous others. He is an actor, known for the simpsons 1989, free agents 2011 and the birdcage 1996. Lemonade kids big brother leo leon kompowsky leprechaun liberace. Nick, bumblebee man, apu nahasapeemapetilon, moe szyslak, comic book guy, carl carlson, cletus spuckler, clancy. Hank azaria breaks down his most iconic voices and movie roles, from heat to the simpsons. Nick riviera disco stu duffman old jewish man prof. He is best known for his various roles in the simpsons such as moe szyslak, apu nahasapeemapetilon, chief wiggum, comic book guy. Jeffrey jeff albertson,23 better known as comic book guy, is the overweight.
Hank azaria s commencement speech in the voices of his simpsons characters. It comes with a tamperevident label and a letter of authenticity from beckett. Hank azaria says he has no plans to continue voicing the character of apu on the simpsons, according to an industry blog. The simpsons moe szyslak chief wiggum carl lou comic book guy apu. Henry albert azaria is an american actor, voice actor, comedian and producer. Versatile actor hank azaria performs voices on the simpsons for an array of characters including moe szyslak chief wiggum, and comic book guy, among others. Hank azaria man of a million voices, but forever agador spartacus love my. As a person born on this date, hank azaria is listed in our database as the 9th most popular celebrity for the day april 25 and the 50th most popular for the year 1964. Hank azaria is a stage, film and television actor, writer, comedian and producer. Moe szyslak chief wiggum carl lou comic book guy apu carl carlson superintendent chalmers apu nahasapeemapetilon kirk van houten cletus professor frink snake bumblebee man wiseguy dr. Hank azaria quits apu role on the simpsons after furious.
Hank azaria celebrity biography, zodiac sign and famous. Nbc producers albert freedman azaria and dan enright david paymer may not have started the infamous cheating scandal on the popular game show, twenty one. Hank azaria on brockmire and why he no longer performs apu on the simpsons azaria has voiced dozens. Quiz show was azaria s big film break, and it ultimately proved he had serious dramatic chops.
Henry albert hank azaria is an american actor, producer and comedian. Todd freeman by dan aykroyd and john cusack when hank and k. He also appears in the form of a gang of sumo wrestlers also cliched in big super happy fun fun game. But you have no choice but to sit through all of it. Simpsons hank azaria gives tufts university commencement. Hank azaria opens up about speaking ladino and his latest tv role now in a popular cable series, the man of many voices says he feels most at home with jewish characters. Hank azaria no longer voice apu the simpsons hypebeast. Comic book guy is an obese and socially incompetent man who is perhaps best known for his sarcastic quips. I wondered if that guy talks like that all the time, and that was the comic. Moe, chief wiggum, apu, comic book guy, carl, cletus, professor frink, dr.
He is noted for being one of the principal voice actors on the animated television series the simpsons 1989present, on which he performs the voices of moe szyslak, apu nahasapeemapetilon, chief wiggum, comic book guy, carl carlson and numerous others. The simpsons star hank azaria says he wont voice the character of apu anymore on the fox cartoon, following a firestorm of controversy. Hank azaria quits apu role on the simpsons after furious backlash azaria lends his voice to numerous characters in the longrunning show, including moe szyslak, chief wiggum and comic book guy. Santas little helperpopular moviesthe simpsonsbart simpsonpop culturecomic books. Henry albert azaria born april 25, 1964 is an american actor, voice actor, comedian, and producer best known for his voice characterizations of a variety of characters in the animated television sitcom the simpsons 1989present, which include. And now, hank who voices characters including moe szyslak, chief wiggum, comic book guy, and carl carlson has confirmed he will no longer be voicing apu, although hes not sure what will. Simpsons any given sundance chalmerswiggum comic book guy carl. This is a hasslefree site no popups, no sound, no user ids, no spyware, and no huge graphics. Frink captain mcallister drederick tatum cletus spuckler luigi sea captain luigi risotto.
The simpsons moe szyslak chief wiggum carl lou comic book guy apu carl carlson superintendent chalmers apu nahasapeemapetilon kirk van houten cletus professor frink snake bumblebee man wiseguy dr. Was trained at the american academy of dramatic arts in new york. Moe szyslak, apu nahasapeemapetilon, chief wiggum, the comic book guy, carl carlson, and numerous others. Hank azaria officially steps down from voicing apu on the. Heres reality tv star kandi burruss singing the starspangled banner on big brother. If you have ever attended university then you will probably be aware that commencement speeches are given to inspire the graduating students and deliver some pearls of wisdom to them that they can carry with them throughout their lives as they start their big adventure in the real world. Hank azaria will retire from voicing the character of apu on the simpsons, according to an interview out of the 2020 tcas like most of the core simpsons cast, azaria voices multiple roles in. 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.
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