Best characters in the simpsons, played by hank azaria. The 12 best nameless characters on the simpsons consequence. He is an actor, known for the simpsons 1989, free agents 2011 and the birdcage 1996. Hank azaria does a lot of different characters, i dont think apu is a role of which he should be ashamed. May 22, 2016 comedian and actor hank azaria, the commencement speaker for the class of 2016, graduated from tufts in 1987 with majors in drama and psychology. Hank azaria says the simpsons will definitely address the. Mar 17, 2020 hank azaria on brockmire and why he no longer performs apu on the simpsons azaria has voiced dozens of simpsons characters, starting with mo the bartender. Hank azaria autographed 8 x 10 the simpsons comic book. Oct 03, 2010 super funny ray ellin talks to odd woman online, then with hank azaria. Hank azaria on 5 of his many many simpsons voices by josh kurp photo. Jun 15, 2018 hank azaria runs through his iconic simpsons voices and movie roles. He voiced many characters in the fox animated television series the simpsons. 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. He voices apu nahasapeemapetilon, moe szyslak, chief wiggum, comic book guy, jonathan frink, snake jailbird and numerous other characters on the simpsons.
Everyman avery mann is a superhero created by comic book guy, whom homer portrays in the film adaptation. Apu is just one of many characters that he has voiced on the show throughout its 20year history. The simpsons voice actor will no longer play apu ign. Hank azaria will no longer voice the simpsons apu character. In january, hank azaria revealed that he will no longer provide the voice of apu in the simpsons.
Apu nahasapeemapetilion, chief wiggum, comic book guy, carl carlson, and moe szyslak. Hank azaria willing to step aside from simpsons apu role. The actors decision is commendable, and not just because he made the right choice. 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 voices moe szyslak, chief wiggum, apu nahasapeemapetilon, comic book guy and numerous other characters on the simpsons. Hank azaria will no longer voice apu on the simpsons. Marc maron hank azaria comic and wtf podcast host marc maron named his new netflix standup special end times fun before the covid19 pandemic started but now the title feels. Comic book guy is based on a student who lived in the room next door to azaria. Simpsons actor hank azaria has reportedly retired from.
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 based comic book guys voice on a student who went by the. Comic book guy, joskus myos nimella sarjisheppu, oikealta nimeltaan jeff albertson on kuvitteellinen hahmo. He also appeared in movies such as the birdcage 1996, and on stage as sir lancelot in the monty pythoninspired musical. Mar 15, 2016 in the simpsons hank azaria voiced lotsa important guys in the show like. Henry albert hank azaria born april 25, 1964 is an american actor, comedian, producer, director and writer. Hank azaria, the voice of apu on the simpsons, criticizes. The simpsons producers release statement on hank azaria no. Azaria said there was no resistance from his bosses. Jan 17, 2020 chief wiggum, duffman, disco stu, professor frink, comic book guy they all owe their existence to azaria. Mar 06, 2012 anyway, as the episode came to a close, i once again thought what a great actor hank azaria is, especially as he voices not only moe but also my absolute favourite springfield resident comic book guy. Nick was this quack doctor that appeared in a very early script, and. Super funny ray ellin talks to odd woman online, then with hank azaria.
Hank azaria is a voice actor known for voicing moe szyslak, venom, and bartok. Almost from its beginning 28 years ago, azaria has been one of the shows most prolific voice actors, with over a dozen characters in his wheelhouse. Comic book guy was once married in an online roleplaying game. Feb 25, 2020 longtime simpsons voice actor hank azaria told the shows producers he was no longer comfortable playing the controversial character a year ago. Simpsons all about lisa comic book guy ron rabinowitz gabbo. Hank azaria saturday, 25th april 1964 queens, new york usa. Henry albert azaria born april 25, 1964 is an american actor, voice actor, producer, and comedian. 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 runs through his iconic simpsons voices and. Frink is eaten by comic book guycyclops, lou, moe and apu are all eaten by homer dan castellaneta in their pigform not knowing they were his friends, few of his other characters get impaled. Thats a talent he has certainly demonstrated on the simpsons.
He voices apu nahasapeemapetilon, moe szyslak, chief wiggum, comic book guy and numerous other characters on the simpsons. Hank azaria says he will no longer voice apu on the simpsons by dan snierson january 17, 2020 at 07. Snakes is based on azarias old college roommate, while comic book guys voice is based on a student who. Hank azaria talks about injuring his voice, his favorite. For example in season 11 when marge asks if the simpsons should get a horse. He also appeared in movies such as the birdcage 1996, and on stage as sir lancelot in the monty pythoninspired musical, spamalot. 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. If the actor developed a greater sensitivity about the characterization, over time, and no longer felt comfortable portraying him, thats a beautiful thing. He is voiced by hank azaria and first appeared in the secondseason episode three men and a comic book. Hank azaria opens up about speaking ladino and his latest tv role. 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. Jan 12, 2018 the future of apu on the simpsons is still uncertain, but voice actor hank azaria says that the show is currently evaluating its options. 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.
Azaria is most famous for his voice work on the simpsons. 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 breaks down his iconic simpsons voices and movie roles gq. The simpsons moe szyslak chief wiggum carl lou comic book guy apu carl carlson apu nahasapeemapetilon superintendent chalmers kirk van houten cletus professor frink snake bumblebee man wiseguy dr. Comic book guys voice is based on a student who lived in the room next door to azaria at college, who went by the name f. After years of complaints from fans, actor hank azari will no longer provide the voice of apu on the simpsons. In an interview, azaria explained playing the part just didnt feel right following controversy over the stereotypical voice he gave the character. Hank azaria breaks down his iconic simpsons voices and movie. He also voices moe szyslak, chief wiggum, comic book. Apr 25, 2018 introduced in the shows eighth episode of the first season on february 25, 1990, apu has been a supporting character for nearly three decades, with azaria voicing other supporting characters on the show, including bartender moe szyslak, chief wiggum, and comic book guy. 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. Apr 23, 2015 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. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The season 12 book is cool too, comic book like and has plenty of information you want to know about the series. A month after hank azaria announced that he was stepping down from voicing apu nahasapeemapetilon in the simpsons, the actor is opening on his reasons for leaving. Hank azaria does comic book guy from the simpsons on. Hank azaria autographed 8 x 10 the simpsons comic book guy photograph beckett coa view all hank azaria pid. In the early seasons, thered be, like, 20 new guys a year. Aug 22, 2014 i f theres a vocal equivalent of rubber face, hank azarias got it.
He voices everyone from moe, to apu, to comic book guy, to kirk van houten, to cletus spuckler. The simpsons moe szyslak chief wiggum carl lou comic book guy. Comic book guy who states jeff albertson to be his real name in the episode homer and neds hail mary pass. By the time i did the simpsons, i was young, 23 or 24, and i already had like. Mar 14, 2012 hank azaria has enjoyed one of the more schizophrenic careers in hollywood. Watch hank azaria give advice to college grads in voices from. Simpsons actor hank azaria says hell no longer voice apu. Kelly chiello and photos by dimitrios kambourisgetty images, fox. 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. Over the course of 25 seasons, hank azaria has voiced approximately 8,000 different characters on the simpsons. Nick riviera disco stu duffman old jewish man prof. 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. Jun 14, 2018 hank azaria breaks down his most iconic voices and movie roles, from heat to the simpsons.
Actor hank azaria will stop voicing apu on the simpsons. Hank azaria simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Simpsons costars nancy cartwright and harry shearer, mystery men 1999. Apr 25, 2018 in the wake of the most recent simpsons controversy, cast member hank azaria is calling for greater cultural diversity and sensitivity on the show including perhaps a major change to one. Comic book guy voices simpsons behind the voice actors.
Is hank azaria quitting voicing apu on the simpsons. The simpsons star hank azaria insured his vocal cords. How many voices does hank azaria do on the simpsons. He went on to have a successful acting and voice acting career, notably voicing a number of characters on the simpsons, including moe szyslak, chief wiggum and comic book guy. Simpsons roasting on an open fire henry albert azaria born april 25, 1964 is an american actor, voice actor, producer, and comedian. So i decided i should find out what other characters he does. Bart and milhouse discover that comic book guy has been creating a series of comics, and instead of mocking him, are in fact interested in the series. 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. The simpsons movie 2007 hank azaria as professor frink. Apr 25, 2018 azaria, who also voices the characters of moe szyslak, chief wiggum and comic book guy on the simpsons, told stephen colbert. You know him as moe, or chief wiggum, or apu, or dr. Hank azaria was born on april 25, 1964 in queens, new york city, new york, usa.
Hank azaria born april 25, 1964 is an american actor, voice actor, comedian, producer, director and writer. For more than 30 seasons, the actor has provided the convenience store clerk with a. The 50yearold actor joined the simpsons when he was just 22, and has collected four emmys for an impossibly long list of. For over 20 years, hes voiced moe the bartender and kwikemart proprietor apu, and chief wiggum, and comic book guy. Images of the comic book guy voice actors from the simpsons franchise. They talk about comic book guy from the simpsons on latenet with ray ellin. See more ideas about boy celebrities, the simpsons movie and katie wright. Hank azaria was born on april 25, 1964 in queens, new york city, new york, usa as henry albert azaria. Hank azaria is a stage, film and television actor, writer, comedian and producer.
He wont be out of work, however, also voicing moe, chief wiggum, carl carlson, comic book guy, snake, nick riviera, disco stu, supt chalmers. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. Jan 17, 2020 after years of complaints from fans, actor hank azari will no longer provide the voice of apu on the simpsons. Of all the simpsons characters that hank azaria has voiced however, arguably the most. Simpsons homer the whopper comic book guycarl carlsonapu. Frink drederick tatum captain mcallister cletus spuckler luigi sea captain luigi risotto. Hank azaria opens up about speaking ladino and his latest. Ned flenders into a mental institution by themselves. Hank azaria says hell no longer voice apu on the simpsons. Its funny, when i did comic book guys voice for the first time, the.