Apr 25, 2018 the idea that anybody, young or old, past or present, was bullied or teased based on the character of apu, it just really makes me sad, says azaria. Nick riviera, comic book guy, professor frink, duffman, snake, cletus and chief. Jan 15, 2018 the idea that anybody, young or old, past or present, was bullied or teased or worse based on the character of apu on the simpsons, the voice or any other tropes of the character is distressing, azaria told variety. Comic book guy joins a host of simpsons characters sharing pearls of wisdom during voice actor hank azarias commencement speech. Hank azaria will not voice apu on the simpsons anymore. He is an obese, nerdy, sarcastic fellow with an iq of 170. Hank azaria has provided the voice for the simpsons apu for nearly 30 years, with the character more recently catching criticism for the stereotypical portrayal of. Hank azaria is by far the most versatile voice actor on the simpsons. Apr 28, 2017 hank azaria is the voice of some of tvs most popular characters. 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. The simpsons guy is the first episode of the thirteenth season of the american animated television series family guy, and the 232nd overall episode. After a t rex, volociraptor, and a knight is seen in springfield the town is quarantined and homer is called by the c. The simpsons fixture hank azaria took issue with the shows handling of a controversy over one of the dozens of characters he voices, indian kwikemart owner apu. Hank azaria says the simpsons will address apu controversy cbr.
He says in the film that apu is a white guy doing an impression of a. Simpsons all about lisa comic book guy ron rabinowitz gabbo. Zairee born april 25, 1964 is an american actor, voice actor, comedian and producer. Hank azaria runs through his iconic simpsons voices and movie roles all of his characters are based on friends. He is an actor, known for the simpsons 1989, free agents 2011 and the birdcage 1996. Using the phrase, its great to be here, azaria cycled through the voices of moe szyslak, dr. Opening 25yearold baseball cards with hank azaria and. He has gained global recognition for his liveaction performances in various movies, including night at the museum. Hank azaria says hed be willing to step aside from voicing apu on the simpsons following recent criticism about the character. Hank azaria runs through his iconic simpsons voices and. Hank azaria quits apu role on the simpsons after furious backlash azaria lends his voice to numerous characters in the longrunning show, including moe szyslak, chief wiggum and comic book guy. Voice actor hank azaria wont be voicing the simpsons character apu anymore. 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 simpsons movie 2007 hank azaria as professor frink, comic book guy, moe szyslak, chief wiggum, lou, carl, cletus, bumblebee man, male epa worker, dome depot announcer.
Nov 18, 2016 hank azarias 15yearold cat, ooby, is actually his step cat. In episode 2f09, when itchy plays scratchys skeleton like a xylophone, he strikes the same rib in succession, yet he produces two clearly different tones. But growing up, he says, he had no idea his love for mimicking other peoples voices could one day be a career for him. How many voices does hank azaria do on the simpsons. Hank azaria breaks down his iconic simpsons voices and movie roles. Marge makes pancakes for the family breakfast, but when lisa goes to get the syrup, she notices a very old box of odor absorbing baking soda at the back of the fridge.
Battle of the smithsonian, godzilla, along came polly, the birdcage, shattered glass, mystery men, run fatboy run. The 50yearold actor joined the simpsons when he was just 22, and has collected four emmys for an impossibly long list of. Hank azaria simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Though azaria has had numerous liveaction appearances onscreen, hes best known for his voice work.
Worst episode ever is the eleventh episode of the simpsons twelfth season. Fans are applauding his response to the controversy. The season 12 book is cool too, comic book like and has plenty of information you want to know about the series. Jeff albertson, better known as comic book guy, is a fictional character in the animated series the simpsons, voiced by hank azaria. Season 12, episode 11 the worst episode ever first aired. However, when comic book guy suffers a massive heart attack after tom savinis. It first aired on the fox network in the united states on february 4, 2001. Comic book guy oh ive wasted my life the simpsons but aquaman. He exhibits geeky behaviour to an extraordinary and deliberately unrealistic degree, and often also makes references to obscure subjects or.
The simpsons hank azaria discusses apu controversy time. Access all areas, the simpsons 20th anniversary special in 3d. Nancy cartwright, and yeardley smith in the simpsons movie hank azaria, nancy. Chief wiggum and comic book guy in his 29 years on the.
According to slashfilm, azaria who has voiced the indianborn kwikemart owner for more than 30 years announced. He voiced many characters in the fox animated television series the simpsons. Simpsons actor hank azaria says hes going to stop doing apu. Meanwhile, bart and milhouse run his store while he is recovering. Hank azarias simpsons advice for grads, questionable shark facts and more of this weeks funniest videos. Simpsons hank azaria gives tufts university commencement. It is a 44minutelong crossover with the simpsons, and was written by patrick meighan and directed by peter shin.
A longrunning gag on the show was never to reveal the characters name, with other characters referring to him as comic. Comic book guy is voiced by hank azaria and is portrayed as an. Hank azaria is renowned for the simpsons, an animated television sitcom for lending his voice to various characters. The idea of a man who dresses in a giant bumblebee costume and. Caption a meme or image make a gif make a chart make a demotivational flip through images. He is obese, socially incompetent, unshaven, and perhaps best known for his sarcastic quips. Henry albert azaria born april 25, 1964 is an american actor, voice actor, producer, and comedian. In an interview, azaria explained playing the part just didnt feel right following controversy over the stereotypical voice he gave the character. He also appeared in movies such as the birdcage 1996, and on stage as sir lancelot in the monty pythoninspired musical, spamalot.
Comic book guy is the common, popular name for jeffrey jeff albertson, a recurring fictional character in the animated television series the simpsons. Dec 04, 2017 hank azaria says the simpsons writers are really thinking about the problem with apu new, 53 comments but creator hari kondabolu says hed rather see apu developed than removed from the. From squeakyvoiced teen to comic book guy, these beloved. Recently, however, the show has come under fire for racial insensitivity, and azaria has officially stepped forward to address how the show might help fix the problem. Im perfectly willing and happy to step aside, or help transition the character into something new, he said tuesday on the late show with stephen colbert. Jun 14, 2018 hank azaria breaks down his most iconic voices and movie roles, from heat to the simpsons. Hank azaria, the voice of apu on the simpsons, criticizes. Azaria is most famous for his voice work on the simpsons. February 4, 2001 bart and milhouse are banned for life from the comic book store, until comic book guy becomes a. Simpsons actor hank azaria sues craig bierko over character. Hank azaria based the voice on a college contemporary named mark who went by. And especially in post 911 america, the idea that anybody was marginalized based on it or had a hard time was very upsetting. He voices moe szyslak, chief wiggum, apu nahasapeemapetilon, comic book guy and numerous other characters on the simpsons.
The simpsons 1989 for episode from russia without love for playing moecarlduffmankirk 2017 nominee. Comic book guy, real name jeffrey jeff albertson, is the overweight, geeky proprietor of the comic book store, the androids dungeon on the television show the simpsons he makes a cameo appearance in hot cocoa bang bang at comic con where he proclaims his appearance as worst. Hank azaria born april 25, 1964 is an american actor, voice actor, comedian, producer, director and writer. Hank azarias simpsons advice for grads, questionable shark. Next, comic book guy, apu and george takei of star trek. Hank azaria says hes ok scrapping the simpsons apu.
Voice actor hank azaria has admitted that his take on the character is an. Simpsons showrunner al jean previously stated that apu was a work in progress and there had been claims including one from producer adi shankar that the show would drop the character. Transcript for hank azaria on the inspiration for the voices of his simpsons characters well sudden can see some names that might gain pena talk to charles. The actors decision is commendable, and not just because he made the right choice. Hank azaria is a stage, film and television actor, writer, comedian and producer. Comic book guy is a very obese, socially incompetent, unshaven, cruel man who is perhaps best known for his sarcastic quips. May 22, 2017 while appearing on late night with seth meyers, the incredibly talented hank azaria performed many of the voices he does on the simpsons when meyers asked.
He holds a masters degree in folklore and mythology. Hank azaria hilariously performs his simpsons character. 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. This week were laughing at hanks tufts commencement speech, jason alexanders shark facts and more.
I just wish he made better choices as hes been in some seriously horrible films and do. Jeffrey jeff albertson, better known as comic book guy, is the morbidly. Apr 25, 2018 the simpsons voice actor hank azaria says hes willing to step aside from apu. When comic book guy has a stress attack, homer helps him find new friends. Apu nahasapeemapetilon moe szyslak chief clancy wiggum comic book guy lou carl dr. He voices everyone from moe, to apu, to comic book guy, to kirk van houten, to cletus spuckler.
Hank azaria quits apu role on the simpsons after furious. He holds a masters degree in folklore and mythology he translated the lord of the rings into klingon as part of his thesis. Hank azaria breaks down his iconic simpsons voices and movie. Apr 25, 2018 the days of apu, the beloved proprietor of kwikemart on the simpsons, may be numbered. The voice of the simpsons, hank azaria, talks about how he came up with professor frink, comic book guy, and meeting jerry lewis. May 22, 2016 watch hank azarias simpsons characters give advice at tufts commencement moe, apu, comic book guy, and more stopped by the ceremony.
Hank azaria has had quite the career over the last 30plus years. Comic book guy and other iconic springfield residents. Professor frink, comic book guy, moe szyslak, chief wiggum, lou. If asked about his placement here, comic book guy would no doubt declare it the worst. Apr 04, 2017 as hank azaria reaches leadingman status in ifcs brockmire, david kamp mines the prolific simpsons voice actor for a panoply of biographical data. So i decided i should find out what other characters he does. Test your simpsons knowledge with these comic book guy facts. Hank azaria explains his inspiration for the voices of his. 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. 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. Hank azaria is the voice of 31 simpsons characters. The 12 best nameless characters on the simpsons consequence.
Opening 25yearold baseball cards with hank azaria and simpsons characters mike oz. Hank azaria offers to step aside as apu amid simpsons. Man of 1,000 simpsons voices and surprisingly ripped actor, hank azaria. Dec 11, 2007 here are clips from latenet with ray ellin, featuring hank azaria on the origins of some of his many simpsons voices.
The totality of azarias commencement speech was probably wise, witty, and worth hearing, but the part. See more ideas about boy celebrities, the simpsons movie and katie wright. Hank azaria who voices the indian immigrant and has been dogged by criticism that the character is a racial stereotype played by a white man said tuesday hes ready to bow out. February 4, 2001 bart and milhouse are banned for life from the comic book store, until comic book guy becomes a man in need of friends. Apr 25, 2018 in the midst of the ongoing controversy surrounding the depiction of apu on the simpsons, actor hank azaria has offered to stop voicing the indianamerican character. The simpsons movie 2007 hank azaria as professor frink. Hank azaria on the inspiration for the voices of his. The simpsons star hank azaria says he wont voice the character of apu anymore on the fox cartoon, following a firestorm of controversy. The simpsons is thinking about changing apu after backlash, says hank aazaria. The totality of azaria s commencement speech was probably wise, witty, and worth hearing, but the part.
Il est double par hank azaria en version originale, par patrick guillemin, puis. Hank azaria reminisces about thie inspiration for voicing the simpson s comic book guy, apu, and even george takei. Hank azaria on his simpsons voices the new york times. Hank azaria was born on april 25, 1964 in queens, new york city, new york, usa as henry albert azaria. The simpsons producers are definitely going to address the controversy over the shows character apu nahasapeemapetilon, said hank azaria, who voices the role. 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. 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. Work for voicing comic book guy and others in the episode worst episode ever. Nov 16, 2012 hank azaria, who provides the voices for a host of characters on the simpsons, including moe szyslak and chief wiggum, is suing over the rights to one of his characters.
Hank azaria willing to step aside from simpsons apu role. He is voiced by hank azaria and first appeared in the secondseason. He is noted for being one of the principal voice actors on the animated television series the simpsons 1989present, on which he performs the voices of moe szyslak, apu nahasapeemapetilon, chief wiggum, comic book guy, carl carlson and numerous others. Hank azaria reminisces about thie inspiration for voicing. Hank azaria based the voice on a college contemporary named mark who went by the nickname f who lived in the room next to him at tufts university. 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. Simpsons any given sundance chalmerswiggum comic book guy carl. I f theres a vocal equivalent of rubber face, hank azaria s got it. The character is one of several voiced on the simpsons by azaria he is also the voice of chief wiggum, comic book guy and. Watch hank azaria s simpsons characters give advice at tufts commencement moe, apu, comic book guy, and more stopped by the ceremony. Hank azaria says the simpsons writers are really thinking.
Jeff albertson, or comic book guy as he is referred to most of the time, is one of the popular recurring characters on the simpsons. Hank azaria offered insight into which simpsons character. Hank azaria reportedly quitting role as voice of apu on the. 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. 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.
When hes good roles such as agador, some of the characters in the simpsons, quiz show, dodgeball, and shattered glass. Jan 12, 2018 hank azaria addresses controversy around the simpsons apu. He also appeared in movies such as the birdcage 1996, and on stage as sir lancelot in the monty pythoninspired musical. For 30 years the 55yearold has been the voice of kwikemart owner apu nahasapeemapetilon but he said. Azaria also loves that the character is an adult who argues with kids as if theyre his peers. All you need to know about hank azaria, the voices of his. Apr 25, 2018 hank azaria says hes willing and happy to step aside as the voice of apu on the simpsons, or to help transition the character into something new, calling it the right thing to do, to me. The simpsons voice actor hank azaria says hes willing to. Apu voice actor hank azaria will retire from the simpsons. 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. Hank azaria has called time on voicing one of the most popular characters on the simpsons. Apr 23, 2015 hank azaria is by far the most versatile voice actor on the simpsons. After decades of voicing apu on the simpsons, voice actor hank azaria has decided not to do so anymore.
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