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My Take
Hank Azaria might be the most-heard, least-recognized actor in America, and that paradox is exactly why I admire him. He gave The Simpsons half its population — Moe, Chief Wiggum, Comic Book Guy — distinct souls built from nothing but breath and timing. What elevates him for me is the range beyond the booth: Emmy wins in both voice and on-camera categories, plus genuine stage chops. I also respect how he later reckoned publicly with the Apu controversy, treating his own legacy with honesty rather than defensiveness. That mix of craft and conscience is rare in comedy.
Overview
Henry Albert Azaria ( ə-ZAIR-ee-ə; born April 25, 1964) is an American actor and producer. He is known for voicing many characters in the animated sitcom The Simpsons since 1989, including Moe Szyslak, Chief Wiggum, Superintendent Chalmers, Comic Book Guy, Snake, Professor Frink, Kirk Van Houten, Duffman, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, Lou, and Carl Carlson, among others.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Hank Azaria
- Name (Japanese)
- ハンク・アザリア
- Reading
- はんく・あざりあ
- Born
- April 25, 1964 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dragon
- Origin
- Queens, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / dub actor / stage actor / voice actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Tufts University
Awards & achievements
- Annie Award
- 2005 Theatre World Award
- 2000 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
- 2016 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
- 2015 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Simpsons | — | |
| Notable work | The Birdcage | — |
6. Links
Television actor — see all → · Film actor — see all → · More people from United States →
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.