Date of Birth: April 25, 1964
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Biography
Hank Azaria, born Henry Albert Azaria, is an American actor, voice actor, comedian, and producer known for his versatile voice talents and comedic performances. He was born on April 25, 1964, in Queens, New York City, New York, USA. Azaria is best known for his work on the long-running animated television series “The Simpsons,” where he voices a multitude of characters, including Moe Szyslak, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, Chief Wiggum, and many others. His work on the show has earned him multiple Emmy Awards. Azaria attended Tufts University, where he studied drama and developed his skills in acting and voice work. After college, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. His early career included roles in various television shows and movies, but his breakthrough came with “The Simpsons,” which premiered in 1989. Apart from his work on “The Simpsons,” Azaria has appeared in numerous films and television series, including “Mad About You,” “Friends,” “The Birdcage,” “Godzilla,” “Run Fatboy Run,” and “Brockmire.” He has also worked as a producer and director. Azaria was married to actress Helen Hunt from 1999 to 2000. He later married former actress Katie Wright in 2007. The couple has one child together.
5 Interesting Facts about Hank Azaria
1. Hank Azaria has won six Emmy Awards, mostly for his work on “The Simpsons.”
2. He originally auditioned for the role of Moe Szyslak using a voice inspired by actor Al Pacino.
3. Azaria is an accomplished poker player and has participated in several celebrity poker tournaments.
4. He co-created and starred in the IFC series “Brockmire,” where he played a disgraced baseball announcer.
5. Azaria is of Sephardic Jewish descent, with his family hailing from Greece and Spain.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Hank Azaria
1. “I was 24 years old when I started ‘The Simpsons.’ That was 25 years ago. So it’s been a long chunk of my life.”
2. “I had a very strong urge to act at around 18, and I started thinking about it seriously.”
3. “If you can affect somebody’s life, if you can make somebody’s life better, if you can make somebody laugh, that’s about as good as it gets.”
4. “I love doing voices. I’ve been doing silly voices since I was a kid.”
5. “I think it’s vital to keep growing as an actor and as a human being.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Hank Azaria’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $90 million.
Children
Hank Azaria has one child, a son named Hal Azaria, born in 2009, with his wife Katie Wright.
Relevant Links
1. [Hank Azaria IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000279/
2. [Hank Azaria Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hank_Azaria
3. [Hank Azaria on “The Simpsons”](https://www.simpsonsworld.com/
4. [Hank Azaria on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/hankazaria/
5. [Hank Azaria Poker Profile](https://www.cardplayer.com/poker-players/153141-hank-azaria
