Hank Azaria Quotes

A collection of quotes by Hank Azaria.

Hank Azaria is an American actor, voice actor, and comedian. He was born on April 25, 1964, in Queens, New York. Azaria is best known for his extensive work on the long-running animated television series "The Simpsons," where he has provided voices for numerous beloved characters including Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, Moe Szyslak, Chief Wiggum, and many others.

Azaria's talent for voice acting has earned him critical acclaim and several accolades, including multiple Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance. In addition to his iconic voice roles on "The Simpsons," he has lent his voice to characters in numerous other animated films and television shows.

Beyond his voice work, Azaria has also made notable appearances in live-action films and television series. He has shown his versatility as an actor by taking on a variety of roles, from comedic to dramatic, in works such as "The Birdcage," "Godzilla," "Run Fatboy Run," and the television series "Brockmire."

Throughout his career, Hank Azaria has been recognized for his exceptional talent and versatility as an actor and voice artist. His iconic contributions to "The Simpsons" have made him a beloved figure in the entertainment industry, earning him a dedicated fan base worldwide.

You know, I was a huge fan of comedy and movies and TV growi

You know, I was a huge fan of comedy and movies and TV growing up, and I was able to memorize and mimic a lot of things, not realizing that that meant I probably wanted to be an actor.

Getting over someone is a grieving process. You mourn the lo

Getting over someone is a grieving process. You mourn the loss of the relationship, and that's only expedited by 'Out of sight, out of mind.' But when you walk outside and see them on a billboard or on TV or on the cover of a magazine, it reopens the wound. It's a high-class problem, but it's real.

Being funny with a funny voice is more my comfort zone, a br

Being funny with a funny voice is more my comfort zone, a broader character that I try to humanize, a kind of silly or wacky persona that I try to fill in.

In my cranky old age, I actually prefer recording alone now,

In my cranky old age, I actually prefer recording alone now, on 'The Simpsons,' for example, because I find that the director can just focus on what I'm doing and I can do a lot of variations. A lot of times, when I record with a group, I'll stay after class for another hour or two.

I was a huge fan of comedy and movies and TV growing up, and

I was a huge fan of comedy and movies and TV growing up, and I was able to memorize and mimic a lot of things, not realizing that that meant I probably wanted to be an actor. I just really, really amused myself and my friends with memorizing entire George Carlin or Steve Martin albums.

I tend to not watch things that are current. And then if eve

I tend to not watch things that are current. And then if everybody swears it's amazing then I'll like watch the whole series in a weekend.

There's no experience like on-the-job training.

There's no experience like on-the-job training.

You can't be funny for funny's sake. You try to get as outra

You can't be funny for funny's sake. You try to get as outrageous situation as you can but it always has to be believable and based in real character motivations and what people would really do.

The craft Emmys are kind of the kids' table at Thanksgiving.

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.