Hank azaria is one of the six main voice actors on the simpsons and also provides voices for the simpsons. Hank azaria on brockmire and why he no longer performs apu. Hank azaria is a stage, film and television actor, writer, comedian and producer. Hank azaria is a voice actor known for voicing moe szyslak, venom, and bartok. 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.
He is based on every comic book store guy in america and represents a stereotypical middleaged comi. 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. 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. Hank azaria willing to step aside from simpsons apu role. Its possible that the simpsons writes apu out of the show completely, or that he will be recast with a new actor.
Wiggum, comic book guy, carl carlson, cletus spuckler, professor frink, dr. 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. Hank azaria confirmed that hell be stepping down from his role as the voice of apu on the simpsons after more than 30 years. 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. 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 voiced many characters in the fox animated television series the simpsons.
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. Comic book guy voices simpsons behind the voice actors. I f theres a vocal equivalent of rubber face, hank azarias got it. The 50yearold actor joined the simpsons when he was just 22, and has collected four emmys for an impossibly long list of. Hank azaria breaks out simpsons voices in tufts commencement. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. This just means he wont be providing apus voice anymore. Simpsons hank azaria gives tufts university commencement. Henry albert azaria was born on the 25 th april 1964, in queens, new york city usa, of jewish descent. May 24, 2016 the simpsons made an unexpected appearance during the tufts university commencement speeches thanks to actor hank azaria. Community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted.
He is voiced by hank azaria and first appeared in the secondseason. Azaria, who also voices the characters of moe szyslak, chief wiggum and comic book guy on the simpsons, told stephen colbert. Henry albert azaria born april 25, 1964 is an american actor, voice actor, producer, and comedian. Jun 14, 2018 hank azaria breaks down his most iconic voices and movie roles, from heat to the simpsons. He voices apu nahasapeemapetilon, moe szyslak, chief wiggum, comic book guy and numerous other characters on the simpsons. Apu nahasapeemapetilon moe szyslak chief clancy wiggum comic book guy lou carl dr. 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. Super funny ray ellin talks to odd woman online, then with hank azaria. Hank azaria does comic book guy from the simpsons dailymotion. In the three decades that he has been a voice actor on the simpsons, hank azaria has played dozens of springfields absurd denizens on that longrunning animated fox comedy, including the surly. He also appeared in movies such as the birdcage 1996, and on stage as sir lancelot in the monty pythoninspired musical, spamalot. Over the course of 25 seasons, hank azaria has voiced approximately 8,000 different characters on 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.
The voice of the simpsons, hank azaria, talks about how he came up with professor frink, comic book guy, and meeting jerry lewis. 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. The simpsons made an unexpected appearance during the tufts university commencement speeches thanks to actor hank azaria. 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. Hank azaria breaks down his iconic simpsons voices and movie. 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. Hank azaria 152 character images behind the voice actors. 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. Azaria, who is best known for voicing many of the longrunning cartoons. Hank azaria talks about injuring his voice, his favorite. Comic book guy is the common, popular name for jeffrey jeff albertson, a recurring fictional character in the animated television series the simpsons. Chief wiggum, moe the bartender, apu and, of course, comic book guy made voice. Nick, superintendent chalmers, and the comic book guy. Mar 17, 2020 hank azaria on brockmire and why he no longer performs apu on the simpsons azaria has voiced dozens of simpsons characters.
Its up to them and they havent sorted it out yet, he told slashfilm friday. 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 on brockmire and why he no longer performs apu on the simpsons azaria has voiced dozens of simpsons characters. Hank azaria does comic book guy from the simpsons youtube. They talk about comic book guy from the simpsons on latenet. 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. In addition to moe, wiggum and apu, azaria provides the voices of comic book guy, carl carlson, cletus spuckler, professor frink, dr. Azaria also voices moe, chief wiggum, comic book guy, cletus, professor frink, the sea captain, superintendent chalmers, disco stu, and duffman, among others. Hank azaria wont voice apu on the simpsons anymore nerdist. 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. In 2017, he began starring as the titular character in the comedy brockmire.
The voice of the simpsons, hank azaria, talks about how he came. Hank azaria breaks down his most iconic voices and movie roles, from. Nick, bumblebee man, apu nahasapeemapetilon, moe szyslak, comic book guy, carl carlson, cletus spuckler, clancy wiggum, horatio mccallister, lou, drederick. He voices apu nahasapeemapetilon, moe szyslak, chief wiggum, comic book guy, jonathan frink, snake jailbird and numerous other. In january, hank azaria revealed that he will no longer provide the voice of apu in the simpsons. Hank azaria born april 25, 1964 is an american actor, voice actor, comedian, producer, director and writer. He is the third simpsons voice actor to have a role on family guy, after nancy cartwright and dan castellaneta before him.
Simpsons actor hank azaria says hell no longer voice apu. 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. Rex usa hank azaria fisa hank has one of the most famous voices in the world, as he voices numerous characters on the simpsons, including moe, police chief wiggum and comic book guy. Hank azaria addresses the 2016 class of tufts university. Simpsons actor hank azaria has said he will no longer voice the character apu, the subject of controversy over allegations of racism. Comic book guy makes a brief appearance in the simpsonsfamily guy crossover episode the. After years of complaints from fans, actor hank azari will no longer provide the voice of apu on the simpsons. Apr 23, 2015 hank azaria is by far the most versatile voice actor on the simpsons. He is an actor, known for the simpsons 1989, free agents 2011 and the birdcage 1996. Jan 17, 2020 hank azaria has revealed he will no longer be providing the voice of apu in future episodes of the simpsons. 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. Simpsons hank azaria gives tufts university commencement speech.
Azaria is most famous for his voice work on the simpsons. Aug 22, 2014 i f theres a vocal equivalent of rubber face, hank azarias got it. The simpsons star hank azaria insured his vocal cords. 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 interview friday. Simpsons actor hank azaria has reportedly retired from. 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.
Azaria, who also voices other longrunning characters including moe, chief wiggum, comic book guy, and 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. Hank azaria was born on april 25, 1964 in queens, new york city, new york, usa as henry albert azaria. Is hank azaria quitting voicing apu on the simpsons. Hank azaria does comic book guy from the simpsons on latenet with ray ellin.
Hank azaria simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jeffrey jeff albertson, better known as comic book guy, is the morbidly. The simpsons producers release statement on hank azaria no. The simpsons star who has voiced numerous characters on the show. In addition to moe, wiggum and apu, azaria provides the voices of comic book guy, carl carlson, cletus. For more than 30 seasons, the actor has provided the convenience store clerk with a.
He voices apu nahasapeemapetilon, moe szyslak, chief wiggum, comic book guy, jonathan frink, snake jailbird and numerous other characters on the simpsons. Hank azaria will no longer voice apu on the simpsons. He voices moe szyslak, chief wiggum, apu nahasapeemapetilon, comic book guy and numerous other characters on the simpsons. He also appeared in movies such as the birdcage 1996, and on stage as sir lancelot in the monty pythoninspired musical. 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 announces he will no longer voice apu on the. Nick riviera and disco stu on the simpsons and improving lines on the show. Zairee born april 25, 1964 is an american actor, voice actor, comedian and producer. A representative for azaria did not respond immediately to a request for comment. Why hank azaria wont play apu on the simpsons anymore. Hank azaria on brockmire and why he no longer performs.
Apr 25, 2018 azaria, who also voices the characters of moe szyslak, chief wiggum and comic book guy on the simpsons, told stephen colbert. Talented actor behind several voices on the simpsons, including moe szyslak, chief wiggum, comic book guy, carl carlson, and apu nahasapeemapetilon. Hank azaria is by far the most versatile voice actor on the simpsons. The producers of the longrunning animated series have now provided a statement to the new york.
He also does the voices for bartender moe szyslak, comic book guy and chief wiggum, among others. 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. 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. 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 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. Kelly chiello and photos by dimitrios kambourisgetty images, fox. Hank azaria is the voice of 31 simpsons characters. Images of the comic book guy voice actors from the simpsons franchise.
How brockmire became hank azarias defining 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. Jan 17, 2020 after years of complaints from fans, actor hank azari will no longer provide the voice of apu on the simpsons. Hank azaria is one of the most prolific voice actors in the world and his vocal cords have the price tag to show it. Nick riviera, seemed unsure of what would happen to the beloved clerk. The simpsons tv series 1989 hank azaria as moe szyslak. He voices everyone from moe, to apu, to comic book guy, to kirk van houten, to cletus spuckler. In that tradition, gqs video channel covers every part of a mans life. Nick, bumblebee man, apu nahasapeemapetilon, moe szyslak, comic book guy, carl carlson, cletus spuckler. Henry albert hank azaria born april 25, 1964 is an american actor, comedian, producer, director and writer. 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. Nick riviera, lou, snake jailbird, kirk van houten, the sea captain, superintendent chalmers, disco stu, duffman, the wiseguy and numerous onetime characters. With hank azaria 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 wont voice apu on the simpsons anymore. Access all areas, the simpsons 20th anniversary special in 3d. Comic book guy and police chief clancy wiggum, is white. 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. 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.
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