Hank Azaria
Hank Azaria
Henry Albert "Hank" Azariais an American actor, voice actor, comedian and producer. He is known for starring in the animated television sitcom The Simpsons, voicing Moe Szyslak, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, Chief Wiggum, Comic Book Guy, Carl Carlson and numerous others. After attending Tufts University, Azaria joined the series with little voice acting experience, but became a regular in its second season, with many of his performances on the show being based on famous actors and characters...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionVoice Actor
Date of Birth25 April 1964
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
It's not really difficult to go from one voice into the next.
Once someone is in your family orbit, there's a mutual responsibility, and whatever happens to them happens to you.
It's always impressive when talented comedians are easy laughers or generous with their laughs.
When you become deeply involved with someone, their problems become yours, and vice versa. It's family.
Historically, there would always be people among the general population who had family members, friends, cousins who'd done time or who'd been in prison.
I've met a lot of rock stars when they come to The Simpsons, and almost every one of them I get really freaked out.
You never know who's going to kill you until you meet them.
That's a true actor's nightmare: "Improvise in British sign language. Go."
I put a tremendous amount of pressure on myself. I felt like I shouldn't have to audition for anything and all that. And that energy did not serve me at all.
Politics is topical - it's what's happening now, and we can either respond in the present or avoid it.
I guess I'm used to seeing actors, but rock musicians still hold a special magic for me.
The Iraq War. No one took to the streets over it. It certainly would have been appropriate. If anybody even hinted we should... you were called un-American and not supporting the troops.
The craft Emmys are kind of the kids' table at Thanksgiving. You're not really invited to the big dance. It's still really, really exciting, and the statue still counts.
I have no new voices - they've all been used.