A versatile actor whose voice may be more familiar than his face, Hank Azaria was born April 25, 1964, in Queens, N.Y. He attended Tufts University in Medford, Mass., and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. TV and stage work led to Azaria's film debut in a small role in Pretty Woman (1990).At about the same time, he began a long association with the TV classic "The Simpsons," providing the voices of Chief Wiggum, Apu, Comic Book Guy, Moe Syzlak, Cletus and other residents of Springfield. His many TV credits include the telefilm Tuesdays with Morrie, opposite Jack Lemmon in his final role.
On the big screen, Azaria has been seen in Celebrity, Mystery Men, Godzilla, America's Sweethearts, The Birdcage, Along Came Polly and Dodgeball. In 2005, Azaria played Sir Lancelot in the Broadway musical "Spamalot," based on the cult film Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
AddRun, Fat Boy, RunAfter leaving his pregnant fiancée, Libby (Thandie Newton), at the altar five years ago, a remorseful Dennis (Simon Pegg) tries to repair the damage and win Libby away from her sleazy new boyfriend (Hank Azaria) by training for a marathon. Trouble is, he's hopelessly out of shape. Will losing... Read More
AddTuesdays with MorrieWhen Mitch Albom (Hank Azaria) learns his beloved professor, Morrie Schwartz (Jack Lemmon), is dying with Lou Gehrig's Disease, he reconnects with his mentor and learns from him all over again -- but this time, they're studying life. Mitch might be a successful sports columnist and television host,... Read More
AddMystery, AlaskaIn Mystery, Alaska, life revolves around the legendary Saturday hockey game at the local pond. But everything changes when the hometown team (led by Russell Crowe) unexpectedly gets booked in an exhibition match against the New York Rangers. When quirky small-towners, slick promoters and millionaire... Read More
AddEulogyWhen three generations of the Collins clan convene for the funeral of the family's patriarch (Rip Torn), the gathering becomes a collusion of dysfunctional relations, as seen from the perspective of granddaughter Kate (Zooey Deschanel), who must write the eulogy. The oddball relatives include Kate's... Read More
Add AllThe Simpsons: Season 1One of the smartest, most consistently funny shows to ever hit the airwaves is also the longest-running prime-time cartoon. Originally an animated short on The Tracey Ullman Show, the Simpson family is here in its inaugural season as a stand-alone show. From satire to slapstick and moronic to... Read More
