The simpsons tv series 1989 hank azaria as moe szyslak, chief wiggum, carl, lou, comic book guy, apu, carl carlson, superintendent chalmers, apu. Henry albert hank azaria born april 25, 1964 is an american actor, comedian, producer, director and writer. Actor hank azaria doled out some words of wisdom to graduates of tufts university on sunday in the style of the characters he voices on the simpsons. In january, hank azaria revealed that he will no longer provide the voice of apu in the simpsons. 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.
Hank azaria simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Watch hank azaria give advice to college grads in voices. Nick riviera and disco stu on the simpsons and improving lines on the show. Hank azaria born april 25, 1964 is an american actor, voice actor, comedian, producer, director and writer. 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. Henry albert hank azaria, 55, was born april 25, 1964, and is an american actor, voice actor, comedian and producer. He voiced many characters in the fox animated television series the simpsons. Simpsons actor hank azaria has said he will no longer voice the character apu, the subject of controversy over allegations of racism. Azaria, who is best known for voicing many of the longrunning cartoons.
Hank azaria 152 character images behind the voice actors. Hank azaria on 5 of his many many simpsons voices by josh kurp photo. 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. The simpsons star hank azaria insured his vocal cords.
Simpsons hank azaria gives tufts university commencement. Is hank azaria quitting voicing apu on the simpsons. 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 animated sitcom the simpsons 1989present, which has included moe szyslak, apu nahasapeemapetilon, chief wiggum, comic book guy, carl carlson and others. Azaria also loves that the character is an adult who argues with kids as if theyre his peers. The 50yearold actor joined the simpsons when he was just 22, and has collected four emmys for an impossibly long list of. Its possible that the simpsons writes apu out of the show completely, or that he will be recast with a new. He also appeared in movies such as the birdcage 1996, and on stage as sir lancelot in the monty pythoninspired musical, spamalot. Tv series 19892020 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. 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.
Hank azaria talks about injuring his voice, his favorite. Police chief clancy wiggum, comic book guy and numerous others. Rubberfaced comic actor and vocal artist extraordinaire hank azaria initially plied his trade on the standup circuit, then subsequently landed stage appearances and. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. Comic book guy only ever pronounces things sarcastically, azaria said in the dvd commentary for the episode. How many voices does hank azaria do on the simpsons. Hank azaria was born on april 25, 1964 in queens, new york city, new york, usa as henry albert azaria. 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 will no longer voice apu on the simpsons. Comic book guy and police chief clancy wiggum, is white. 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. Henry albert azaria was born on the 25 th april 1964, in queens, new york city usa, of jewish descent. Comic book guy voices simpsons behind the voice actors.
The simpsons producers release statement on hank azaria no. Nick, superintendent chalmers, and the comic book guy. Simpsons actor hank azaria has reportedly retired from. Henry albert azaria is an american actor, voice actor, comedian and producer. Simpsons actor hank azaria says hell no longer voice apu. The voice of the simpsons, hank azaria, talks about how he came up with professor frink, comic book guy, and meeting jerry lewis. He also does the voices for bartender moe szyslak, comic book guy and chief wiggum, among others. 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. He voices moe szyslak, chief wiggum, apu nahasapeemapetilon, comic book guy and numerous other characters on the simpsons. Hank azaria is a voice actor known for voicing moe szyslak, venom, and bartok.
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 images, fox. It was hard to find a way to sound believable and have him say sincere things. 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. He is the third simpsons voice actor to have a role on family guy, after nancy cartwright and dan castellaneta before him. 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. This just means he wont be providing apus voice anymore. Hank azaria from the simpsons says he will no longer voice. Who is hank azaria and why has he quit as the simpsons. 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.
The season 12 book is cool too, comic book like and has plenty of information you want to know about the series. He is best known for his various roles in the simpsons such as moe szyslak, apu. Hank azaria has spent 30 years playing some of the simpsons most beloved characters, from moe szyslak, chief wiggum, and apu to dr. Zairee born april 25, 1964 is an american actor, voice actor, singer, comedian and producer. Access all areas, the simpsons 20th anniversary special in 3d. The simpsons made an unexpected appearance during the tufts university commencement speeches thanks to actor hank 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. Henry albert hank azaria is an american actor, producer and comedian. For example, hank azaria, who plays comic book guy among other characters in the series, had a difficult time trying to make the character sound sincere. So i decided i should find out what other characters he does. 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 is the voice of 31 simpsons characters. Community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted.
Hank azaria is by far the most versatile voice actor on the simpsons. 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 says he will no longer voice the controversial simpsons character apu nahasapeemapetilon. 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. 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 is a stage, film and television actor, writer, comedian and producer. Hank azaria willing to step aside from simpsons apu role.
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