He voices everyone from moe, to apu, to comic book guy, to kirk van houten, to cletus. Henry albert azaria is an american actor, voice actor, comedian. 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. Because growing up, i had no choice but to like this. A representative for azaria did not respond immediately to a request for comment. May 24, 2016 the simpsons made an unexpected appearance during the tufts university commencement speeches thanks to actor hank azaria. Azaria, who is best known for voicing many of the longrunning cartoons. A white guy doing an impression of a white guy making fun of my father. Azaria, with the rest of the principal cast, reprised all of his voice roles from the simpsons for the 2007 film the simpsons movie. Is hank azaria quitting voicing apu on the simpsons. The simpsons star who has voiced numerous characters on the show. Aug 22, 2014 i f theres a vocal equivalent of rubber face, hank azarias got it. Hank azaria says he will no longer voice the controversial simpsons character apu nahasapeemapetilon. Take a visual walk through his career and see 152 images of the characters hes voiced and listen to 24 clips that showcase his performances.
Hank azaria confirmed that hell be stepping down from his role as the voice of apu on the simpsons after more than 30 years. He is best known for his various roles in the simpsons such as moe szyslak, apu nahasapeemapetilon, chief wiggum, comic book guy, carl carlson and numerous other simpsons characters. The simpsons star hank azaria insured his vocal cords. 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. He also does the voices for bartender moe szyslak, comic book guy and chief wiggum, among others. Nick, superintendent chalmers, and the comic book guy. Hank azaria will no longer voice apu on the simpsons. He is best known for starring in the simpsons since it started in 1989. Henry albert azaria was born on the 25 th april 1964, in queens, new york city usa, of jewish descent. Azaria, a white american actor who also voices moe szyslak, chief wiggum and comic book guy, was quoted by entertainment website slashfilm this week as confirming he would no longer voice the indianborn convenience store owner. He is best known for his various roles in the simpsons such as moe szyslak, apu.
The simpsons tv series 1989 hank azaria as moe szyslak, chief wiggum, carl, lou, comic book guy, apu, carl carlson, superintendent chalmers, apu nahasapeemapetilon, kirk van houten. The producers of the longrunning animated series have now provided a. Comic book guy voices simpsons behind the voice actors. Simpsons actor hank azaria has reportedly retired from. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. Hank azaria on brockmire and why he no longer performs. Hank azaria on brockmire and why he no longer performs apu. The simpsons star hank azaria confirmed he will no longer play the controversial apu character the portrayal has been heavily scrutinized in recent years as a racist caricature of indianamericans. He is the third simpsons voice actor to have a role on family guy, after nancy cartwright and dan castellaneta before him.
Hank azaria on brockmire and why he no longer performs apu on the simpsons azaria has voiced dozens of simpsons characters. May 07, 2020 hank azaria is one of the most prolific voice actors in the world and his vocal cords have the price tag to show it. Jan 18, 2020 simpsons actor hank azaria has said he will no longer voice the character apu, the subject of controversy over allegations of racism. Hank azaria simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. All we know there is i wont be doing the voice anymore, unless. Hank azaria based comic book guys voice on a student who went by the name f, and lived in the room next door at his college. Simpsons hank azaria gives tufts university commencement speech. It should be clarified that this doesnt mean that azaria is leaving the simpsons for good, as he also provides the roles of characters like carl carlson, chief. Who is hank azaria and why has he quit as the simpsons voice. Henry albert hank azaria is an american actor, producer and comedian. The simpsons made an unexpected appearance during the tufts university commencement speeches thanks to actor hank azaria. In january, hank azaria revealed that he will no longer provide the voice of apu in the simpsons. Henry albert hank azaria born april 25, 1964 is an american actor, comedian, producer, director and writer. Azaria will no longer do popular simpsons voice season 3 of brockmire allows george brett to show off his acting chops how brockmire became hank azarias defining role.
Hank azaria, who has voiced apu nahasapeemapetilon on the simpsons for 30 years, said he will no longer be playing him, but its still unclear what will happen to the animated character who has for years been seen as a racist stereotype. Who is hank azaria and why has he quit as the simpsons. Comic book guy is the common, popular name for jeffrey jeff albertson, a recurring fictional character in the animated television series the simpsons. Hank azaria is by far the most versatile voice actor on the simpsons. I f theres a vocal equivalent of rubber face, hank azarias got it. They talk about comic book guy from the simpsons on latenet. 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 works for an hour on thursdays when we read through the script. He also appeared in movies such as the birdcage 1996, and on stage as sir lancelot in the monty pythoninspired musical. Access all areas, the simpsons 20th anniversary special in 3d. There has been a growing controversy regarding azaria s portrayal of apu nahasapeemapetilon since the release of the 2017 documentary the problem with apu, where comedian hari kondabolu discussed apu being a negative stereotype, even though he was the only south asian character on. 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 comic book guy, snake, and lou the cop on the simpsons hank azaria on playing kirk van houten and professor frink, who was based on jerry lewis, on the simpsons hank azaria on playing dr.
Simpsons actor hank azaria says hell no longer voice apu. The actor broke out some chief wiggum, moe the bartender, apu and, of course, comic book guy. Hank azaria is one of the most prolific voice actors in the world and his vocal cords have the price tag to show it. He voices apu nahasapeemapetilon, moe szyslak, chief wiggum, comic book guy, jonathan frink, snake jailbird and numerous other characters on the simpsons. Hank azaria is the voice of 31 simpsons characters.
Hank azaria is a stage, film and television actor, writer, comedian and producer. Hank is the voice of moe szyslak, apu nahasapeemapetilon, chief wiggum, comic book guy, carl carlson and numerous others. Simpsons hank azaria gives tufts university commencement. Hank azaria announces he will no longer voice apu on the simpsons. Hank azaria has made a name for himself as a broadway, tv and film actor, but he is arguably most famous for voicing some of the simpsons most beloved characters, including. Azaria, whos also voiced bartender moe, chief wiggum and comic book guy in his 29 years on the simpsons, said the show has parodied all kinds of people. He is voiced by hank azaria and first appeared in the secondseason. Over the course of 25 seasons, hank azaria has voiced approximately 8,000 different characters on the simpsons.
He voices apu nahasapeemapetilon, moe szyslak, chief wiggum, comic book guy, jonathan frink, snake jailbird and. Zairee born april 25, 1964 is an american actor, voice actor, comedian and producer. Azaria is most famous for his voice work on the simpsons. Apu nahasapeemapetilon moe szyslak chief clancy wiggum comic book guy lou carl dr. Hank azaria breaks out simpsons voices in tufts commencement. Images of the comic book guy voice actors from the simpsons franchise. Hank azaria talks about injuring his voice, his favorite. He is an actor, known for the simpsons 1987, free agents 2011 and the birdcage 1996. Hank azaria breaks down his most iconic voices and movie roles, from heat to the simpsons. Its up to them and they havent sorted it out yet, he told slashfilm friday.
A longrunning gag on the show was never to reveal the characters name, with other characters referring to him as comic. The simpsons tv series 1989 hank azaria as moe szyslak. The fact that azariaan important component to the simpsons, given that he also voices several other longrunning charactershas simply decided not to voice the character any more, rather than. Azaria, who also voices other longrunning characters including moe, chief wiggum, comic book guy, and dr. Kelly chiello and photos by dimitrios kambourisgetty images, fox. The character is one of several voiced on the simpsons by azaria he is also the voice of chief wiggum, comic book guy and bartender moe szyslak. He voices apu nahasapeemapetilon, moe szyslak, chief wiggum, comic book guy and numerous other characters on the simpsons. Hank azaria wont voice apu on the simpsons anymore nerdist. Azaria notes that he spends an embarrassingly small amount of time working on the simpsons. Hank azaria willing to step aside from simpsons apu role.
Hank azaria announces he will no longer voice apu on the. Hank azaria wont voice apu on the simpsons anymore. Hank azaria breaks down his iconic simpsons voices and movie. The simpsons producers release statement on hank azaria no. Jan 17, 2020 azaria, who has voiced apu since season 1, said he and the simpsons producers made the decision together to end his run as the immigrant kwikemart owner. Hank azaria on 5 of his many many simpsons voices by josh kurp photo. Hank azaria is one of the six main voice actors on the simpsons and also provides voices for the simpsons. Hank azaria was born on april 25, 1964 in queens, new york city, new york, usa as henry albert azaria. Mar 17, 2020 hank azaria on brockmire and why he no longer performs apu on the simpsons azaria has voiced dozens of simpsons characters. Why hank azaria wont play apu on the simpsons anymore. Nick riviera, seemed unsure of what would happen to the beloved clerk.
Hank azaria is a voice actor known for voicing moe szyslak, venom, and bartok. Jan 19, 2020 henry albert hank azaria, 55, was born april 25, 1964, and is an american actor, voice actor, comedian and producer. Hank azaria born april 25, 1964 is an american actor, voice actor, comedian, producer, director and writer. Nick riviera and disco stu on the simpsons and improving lines on the show. He voiced many characters in the fox animated television series the simpsons. Azaria, who also voices the characters of moe szyslak, chief wiggum and comic book guy on the simpsons, told stephen colbert. The simpsons actor hank azaria says he will no longer. Apu, a cartoon character voiced by hank azaria, a white guy. Jan 17, 2020 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. He is also known for his live action roles which include the birdcage, mad about you, friends, night at the museum. The producers of the longrunning animated series have now provided a statement to the new york. The voice of the simpsons, hank azaria, talks about how he came up with professor frink, comic book guy, and meeting jerry lewis.
Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from. Jan 12, 2018 azaria, whos also voiced bartender moe, chief wiggum and comic book guy in his 29 years on the simpsons, said the show has parodied all kinds of people, including republicans, brazilians. Wiggum, comic book guy, carl carlson, cletus spuckler, professor frink, dr. Comic book guy makes a brief appearance in the simpsonsfamily guy crossover episode the.
Henry albert azaria born april 25, 1964 is an american actor, voice actor, producer, and comedian. Dec 06, 2007 the voice of the simpsons, hank azaria, talks about how he came up with professor frink, comic book guy, and meeting jerry lewis. 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. Hank azaria based comic book guy s voice on a student who went by the name f, and lived in the room next door at his college. Moe szyslak chief wiggum carl lou comic book guy carl carlson apu superintendent chalmers apu nahasapeemapetilon kirk van houten cletus professor frink snake bumblebee man wiseguy dr. Comic book guy is the common, popular name for jeff albertson, a recurring fictional character in the animated television series the simpsons. Super funny ray ellin talks to odd woman online, then with hank azaria. The 50yearold actor joined the simpsons when he was just 22, and has collected four emmys for an impossibly long list of. In addition to moe, wiggum and apu, azaria provides the voices of comic book guy, carl carlson, cletus spuckler, professor. Talented actor behind several voices on the simpsons, including moe szyslak, chief wiggum, comic book guy, carl carlson, and apu nahasapeemapetilon. Feb 25, 2020 because growing up, i had no choice but to like this.
Hank azaria does comic book guy from the simpsons youtube. Jan 19, 2020 hank azaria has made a name for himself as a broadway, tv and film actor, but he is arguably most famous for voicing some of the simpsons most beloved characters, including. Hank azaria from the simpsons says he will no longer voice. 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. Comic book guy and police chief clancy wiggum, is white. Community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted. Azaria also voices moe, chief wiggum, comic book guy, cletus, professor frink, the sea captain, superintendent chalmers, disco stu, and duffman, among others.
Jan 17, 2020 hank azaria has revealed he will no longer be providing the voice of apu in future episodes of the simpsons. Apr 25, 2018 the character is one of several voiced on the simpsons by azaria he is also the voice of chief wiggum, comic book guy and bartender moe szyslak. Henry albert hank azaria, 54 was born april 25, 1964, and is an american actor, voice actor, comedian and producer. Hank azaria has spent 30 years playing some of the simpsons most beloved characters, from moe szyslak, chief wiggum, and apu to dr. Hank azaria 152 character images behind the voice actors. Azaria also loves that the character is an adult who argues with kids as if theyre his peers. Hank azaria is an actor, voice actor, comedian as well as a producer perhaps best known as the voice actor in the animated series the simpsons 1989present,and who has voiced such personalities as carl carlson, comic book guy, chief wiggum, apu. Henry albert hank azaria, 55, was born april 25, 1964, and is an american actor, voice actor, comedian and producer.
He voices moe szyslak, chief wiggum, apu nahasapeemapetilon, comic book guy and numerous other characters on the simpsons. Simpsons actor hank azaria has said he will no longer voice the character apu, the subject of controversy over allegations of racism. Nick, bumblebee man, apu nahasapeemapetilon, moe szyslak, comic book guy, carl carlson, cletus spuckler, clancy wiggum, horatio mccallister, lou, drederick. Kelly chiello and photos by dimitrios kambourisgetty.
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