Azaria, who is best known for voicing many of the longrunning cartoons. They talk about comic book guy from the simpsons on latenet. The 50yearold actor joined the simpsons when he was just 22, and. Why hank azaria wont play apu on the simpsons anymore. Frink old jewish man drederick tatum captain mcallister cletus spuckler luigi sea captain luigi risotto. Access all areas, the simpsons 20th anniversary special in 3d.
Hank azaria does comic book guy from the simpsons youtube. In 2017, he began starring as the titular character in the comedy brockmire. This just means he wont be providing apus voice anymore. I think the most important thing is we have to listen to south asian people, indian people in this country when they talk about what they feel, how they think about this character, and what their american experience. 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. Azaria also voices moe, chief wiggum, comic book guy, cletus, professor frink, the sea captain, superintendent chalmers, disco stu, and duffman, among others. The producers of the longrunning animated series have now provided a. Hank azaria will no longer voice apu on the simpsons.
Hank azaria was born on april 25, 1964 in queens, new york city, new york, usa as henry albert azaria. 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. 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. Hank azaria simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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. Who is hank azaria and why has he quit as the simpsons. In addition to moe, wiggum and apu, azaria provides the voices of comic book guy, carl carlson, cletus. 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 wiggum, comic book guy, and moe szyslak. 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. The simpsons star who has voiced numerous characters on the show. His film credits include along came polly, mystery men, and night at the museum. Its possible that the simpsons writes apu out of the show completely, or that he will be recast with a new. 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.
Comic book guy makes a brief appearance in the simpsonsfamily guy crossover episode the. He is voiced by hank azaria and first appeared in the secondseason. He is the third simpsons voice actor to have a role on family guy, after nancy cartwright and dan castellaneta before him. Comic book guy and police chief clancy wiggum, is white. Azaria is most famous for his voice work on the simpsons. Wiggum, comic book guy, carl carlson, cletus spuckler, professor frink, dr. For more than 30 seasons, the actor has provided the convenience store clerk with a. 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.
Henry albert hank azaria, 55, was born april 25, 1964, and is an american actor, voice actor, comedian and producer. Hank azaria on brockmire and why he no longer performs apu on the simpsons azaria has voiced dozens of simpsons characters. He holds a masters degree in folklore and mythology he translated the lord of the rings into klingon as part of his thesis. Frank grimes cletus spuckler moe szyslak apu nahasapeemapetilon nick riviera comic book guy snake jailbird lenny leonard. Community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted.
Azaria also loves that the character is an adult who argues with kids as if theyre his peers. The simpsons actor hank azaria says he will no longer. Because growing up, i had no choice but to like this. The voice of the simpsons, hank azaria, talks about how he came up with professor frink, comic book guy, and meeting jerry lewis. 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. Comic book guy is an obese and socially incompetent man who is perhaps best known for his sarcastic quips.
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. 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. Is hank azaria quitting voicing apu on the simpsons. After years of complaints from fans, actor hank azari will no longer provide the voice of apu on the simpsons. He exhibits geeky behavior to an extraordinary and deliberately unrealistic degree, and often also makes references to obscure subjects or. The simpsons tv series 1989 hank azaria as moe szyslak, chief wiggum, carl, lou, comic book guy, apu, carl carlson, superintendent chalmers, apu. Hank azaria is literally putting his money where his mouth is. Kelly chiello and photos by dimitrios kambourisgetty images, fox. Characters voiced by hank azaria simpsons wiki fandom. Images of the comic book guy voice actors from the simpsons franchise. Comic book guy is the common, popular name for jeffrey jeff albertson, a recurring fictional character in the animated television series the simpsons. He voices apu nahasapeemapetilon, moe szyslak, chief wiggum, comic book guy.
Hank azaria on 5 of his many many simpsons voices by josh kurp photo. Hank azaria wont voice apu on the simpsons anymore nerdist. He is also known for his live action roles which include the birdcage, mad about you, friends, night at the museum. Simpsons actor hank azaria has reportedly retired from. In january, hank azaria revealed that he will no longer provide the voice of apu in the simpsons. Apu nahasapeemapetilon moe szyslak chief clancy wiggum comic book guy lou carl dr. The fact that azariaan important component to the simpsons, given that he also voices several other longrunning charactershas simply decided not to. Henry albert hank azaria born april 25, 1964 is an american actor, comedian, producer, director and writer. Hank azaria breaks down his iconic simpsons voices and movie. Talented actor behind several voices on the simpsons, including moe szyslak, chief wiggum, comic book guy, carl carlson, and apu nahasapeemapetilon.
Hank azaria does comic book guy from the simpsons on latenet with ray ellin. Hank azaria is by far the most versatile voice actor on the simpsons. Hank azaria willing to step aside from simpsons apu role. Hank azaria is one of the most prolific voice actors in the world and his vocal cords have the price tag to show it. Hank azaria talks about injuring his voice, his favorite. Hank azaria is one of the six main voice actors on the simpsons and also provides voices for the simpsons. I f theres a vocal equivalent of rubber face, hank azarias got it. 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.
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. Simpsons actor hank azaria says hell no longer voice apu. Henry albert azaria was born on the 25 th april 1964, in queens, new york city usa, of jewish descent. Hank azaria wont voice apu on the simpsons anymore. Hank azaria is the voice of 31 simpsons characters. Zairee born april 25, 1964 is an american actor, voice actor, comedian and producer. He voices apu nahasapeemapetilon, moe szyslak, chief wiggum, comic book guy and numerous other characters on the simpsons. 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.
The simpsons made an unexpected appearance during the tufts university commencement speeches thanks to actor hank azaria. Hank azaria confirmed that hell be stepping down from his role as the voice of apu on the simpsons after more than 30 years. Secondly, this is still a funny season, episodes like homer where homer finds he has a crayon in his skull, and worst episode ever where comic book guy finds he fancies skinners mum is also very funny. The simpsons star hank azaria insured his vocal cords. Hank azaria breaks down his most iconic voices and movie roles, from heat to the simpsons. Henry albert hank azaria is an american actor, producer and comedian. Super funny ray ellin talks to odd woman online, then with hank azaria. Hank azaria born april 25, 1964 is an american actor, voice actor, comedian, producer, director and writer. 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 producers release statement on hank azaria no. 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. Hank azaria is a voice actor known for voicing moe szyslak, venom, and bartok. The season 12 book is cool too, comic book like and has plenty of information you want to know about the series.
Hank azaria announces he will no longer voice apu on the. He also appeared in movies such as the birdcage 1996, and on stage as sir lancelot in the monty pythoninspired musical, spamalot. Nick, bumblebee man, apu nahasapeemapetilon, moe szyslak, comic book guy, carl carlson, cletus spuckler, clancy wiggum, horatio mccallister, lou, drederick. Azaria, who also voices the characters of moe szyslak, chief wiggum and comic book guy on the simpsons, told stephen colbert. Simpsons hank azaria gives tufts university commencement. Comic book guy voices simpsons behind the voice actors. He is an actor, known for the simpsons 1989, free agents 2011 and the birdcage 1996. Hank azaria on brockmire and why he no longer performs. He voices apu nahasapeemapetilon, moe szyslak, chief wiggum, comic book guy, jonathan frink, snake jailbird and numerous other characters 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. Henry albert azaria born april 25, 1964 is an american actor, voice actor, producer, and comedian. A longrunning gag on the show was never to reveal the characters name, with other characters referring to him as comic. All we know there is i wont be doing the voice anymore, unless theres some way to transition it or something, azaria told slashfilm in an. He also does the voices for bartender moe szyslak, comic book guy and chief wiggum, among others. 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. Nick, superintendent chalmers, and the comic book guy.
He voices everyone from moe, to apu, to comic book guy, to kirk van houten, to cletus spuckler. Hank has one of the most famous voices in the world, as he voices numerous characters on the simpsons, including moe, police chief. Simpsons actor hank azaria has said he will no longer voice the character apu, the subject of controversy over allegations of racism. Apu, a cartoon character voiced by hank azaria, a white guy.
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