Hank Azaria

Known for his vocal contributions to "The Simpsons,"
his talent and sense of humour in no way stop there.
 

REAL NAME: Hank Alber Azaria

BIRTH PLACE: Queens, New York

BIRTH DATE: April 25, 1964

SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY:
    "The Simpsons" (1989-present) - Chief Wiggum/Apu/Moe/others
    "The Simpsons Christmas Special" (1989) - Moe Szyslak
    Pretty Woman (1990) - Detective
    "Mad About You" (1992-1999) - Nat the Dog Walker
    Quiz Show (1994) - Albert Freedman
    "Friends" (1994) - David
    "Spider-Man" (1994-1998) - Venom
    Now and Then (1995) - Bud Kent
    Anastacia (1997) - Bartok the Bat
    Great Expectations (1998) - Walter Plane
    Godzilla (1998) - Victor "Animal" Palotti
    Mystery Men (1999) - The Blue Raja
    Cradle Will Rock (1999) - Mark Blitzstein
    America's Sweethearts (2001) - Hector Gorgonzolas
    Along Came Polly (2004) - Claude
    Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004) - Young Patches O'Houlihan
   

MARRIAGE: Actress Helen Hunt, who he married in July 1999 - and later divorced in December 2000.

OTHER INTRIGUING FACTS:
    Azaria used to be a bartender in New York.
    He attended Tufts University from 1981-1985, but did not receive his Bachelor of Arts degree until 1987, when he finished his coursework in L.A.
   His characters on "The Simpsons" include, but are not limited to: Chief Wiggum, Moe Szyslak, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, Cletus the Slack-Jawed Yokel, Professor Frink, Dr. Nick Riviera, Lou, Carl Carlson, Snake, Mr. Van Houten, Bumblebee Man, Superintendent Chalmers,  Duff-Man, Arthur Fortune, Frank Grimes, Sea Captain, Disco Stu, Crazy Old Jewish Man... It would take years to name all the extras he's played.
    Supposedly, he based his voice for Moe Sizslak on Al Pacino.
    He has also appeared on "Family Ties," "Growing Pains," "Tales From the Crypt," and provided a voice for "Futurama."

For more information, see www.angelfire.com/nj/chiefwiggum/