Biography
Hank Azaria is an American actor and producer. He provides the voices for numerous characters on the animated series The Simpsons (1989–), including Moe Szyslak, Chief Wiggum, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, Comic Book Guy, Carl Carlson and Superintendent Chalmers. He joined the show with limited prior voice-acting experience and became a regular cast member from its second season.
Azaria attended Tufts University and trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He has also appeared in live-action films such as Pretty Woman (1990), Quiz Show (1994), Heat (1995), The Birdcage (1996) and Godzilla (1998), and in television series including Friends (1994) and Mad About You. His voice work extends to films such as Anastasia (1997). He has received multiple Primetime Emmy Awards for his performances on The Simpsons.
