Hank Azaria

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Hank Azaria

Hank Azaria

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Hank Azaria

Birthday: April 25
Birthplace: Queens, New York City

Versatile actor Hank Azaria performs voices on The Simpsons for an array of characters including “Moe Szyslak” “Chief Wiggum,” and “Comic Book Guy,” among others. He’s been a part of the show for the past 23 years. He has also appeared in a variety of films including The Birdcage, Godzilla, America’s Sweethearts, Along Came Polly, Run Fatboy Run, The Smurfs, and Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian.

Versatile actor Hank Azaria performs voices on The Simpsons for an array of characters including “Moe Szyslak” “Chief Wiggum,” and “Comic Book Guy,” among others. He’s been a part of the show for the past 23 years. He has also appeared in a variety of films including The Birdcage, Godzilla, America’s Sweethearts, Along Came Polly, Run Fatboy Run, The Smurfs, and Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian. Azaria played “Jay Nichols” on the television series Herman’s Head, “Craig Schaeffer” on If Not for You, “Nat Ostertag” on Mad About You, and “David” on Friends. He is often referred to as “the freakish mimic” by his friends due to his ability to mimic any voice after hearing it only once. More about Azaria and The Simpsons at the official show site.

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Awards & Nominations

16 Nominations | 6 Emmys
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance - 2024
  • Nominee
  • Hank Azaria, as Moe Szyslak
  • The Simpsons
  • "Cremains Of The Day"
  • FOX
  • A Gracie Films Production in association with 20th Television Animation
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance - 2020
  • Nominee
  • Hank Azaria, as Professor Frink, Moe, Chief Wiggum, Carl, Cletus, Kirk, Sea Captain
  • The Simpsons
  • "Frinkcoin"
  • FOX
  • Gracie Films in association with 20th Century Fox Television
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance - 2019
  • Nominee
  • Hank Azaria, as Moe, Carl, Duffman, Kirk
  • The Simpsons
  • "From Russia Without Love"
  • FOX
  • Gracie Films in association with 20th Century Fox Television
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series - 2017
  • Nominee
  • Hank Azaria, as Ed Cochran
  • Ray Donovan
  • "Norman Saves The World"
  • Showtime
  • The Mark Gordon Company and David Hollander Productions
Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series - 2016
  • Winner
  • Hank Azaria, as Ed Cochran
  • Ray Donovan
  • Showtime
  • SHOWTIME Presents, The Mark Gordon Company, David Hollander Productions
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance - 2015
  • Winner
  • Hank Azaria, Moe Szyslak and Pedicab Driver
  • The Simpsons
  • "The Princess Guide"
  • FOX
  • Gracie Films in association with 20th Century Fox Television
Outstanding Voice-Over Performance - 2012
  • Nominee
  • Hank Azaria, as Carl/ Chief Wiggum/ Comic Book Guy/ Duffman/ Mexican Duffman/ Moe Szyslak
  • The Simpsons
  • "Moe Goes From Rags To Riches"
  • FOX
  • Gracie Films in Association with 20th Century Fox Television
Outstanding Voice-Over Performance - 2010
  • Nominee
  • Hank Azaria, as Apu Nahasapeemapetilon/ Moe Syzlak
  • The Simpsons
  • "Moe Letter Blues"
  • FOX
  • Gracie Films in Association with 20th Century Fox Television
Outstanding Voice-Over Performance - 2009
  • Nominee
  • Hank Azaria, as Moe Syzlak
  • The Simpsons
  • "Eeny Teeny Maya, Moe"
  • FOX
  • Gracie Films in Association with 20th Century Fox Television
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series - 2005
  • Nominee
  • Hank Azaria, as Dr. Craig Huffstodt
  • Huff
  • Showtime
Outstanding Voice-Over Performance - 2003
  • Winner
  • Hank Azaria, as Moe, Carl, Chief Wiggum, Apu, Johnny Tightlips, Bumblebee Man, Cletus
  • The Simpsons
  • FOX
  • Gracie Films in association with 20th Century Fox Television
Outstanding Voice-Over Performance - 2001
  • Winner
  • Hank Azaria, as Apu, Comic Book Guy, Carl, Lou, Police Chief Wiggum, Moe
  • The Simpsons
  • FOX
  • Gracie Films in association with 20th Century Fox Television
Outstanding Voice-Over Performance - 1998
  • Winner
  • Hank Azaria, as Apu
  • The Simpsons
  • FOX
  • Gracie Films in Association with 20th Century Fox Television

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Hank Azaria on the red carpet at the 2016 Primetime Emmys.
Hank Azaria on the red carpet at the 2016 Primetime Emmys.
Hank Azaria arrives on the red carpet at the 2016 Primetime Emmys.
Hank Azaria on the red carpet at the 2016 Primetime Emmys.
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Hank Azaria on the red carpet at the 2016 Primetime Emmys.
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Hank Azaria on the red carpet at the 2016 Primetime Emmys.

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Hank Azaria on the red carpet at the 2016 Primetime Emmys.
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Hank Azaria on the red carpet at the 2016 Primetime Emmys. 

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Hank Azaria arrives on the red carpet at the 2016 Primetime Emmys.
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Hank Azaria arrives on the red carpet at the 2016 Primetime Emmys. 

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Hank Azaria on the red carpet at the 2016 Primetime Emmys.
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Hank Azaria on the red carpet at the 2016 Primetime Emmys.

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