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Billy West (born April 16, 1952) is an American voice actor, comedian, singer, and musician. He is best known for his voice-work in animation and radio. His most notable roles include the title characters in Doug and The Ren & Stimpy Show, as well as Philip J. Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Dr. Zoidberg, and Zapp Brannigan in Futurama.
Early Life[edit | edit source]
Billy West was born in Detroit, Michigan, and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. He developed an interest in music and comedy at an early age, performing in various bands and comedy clubs.
Career[edit | edit source]
Radio[edit | edit source]
West began his career in radio in the 1980s, working on The Howard Stern Show from 1989 to 1995. His work on the show included impersonations of celebrities and original characters.
Animation[edit | edit source]
West's breakthrough in animation came with his work on Doug and The Ren & Stimpy Show. On Doug, he voiced the title character, Doug Funnie, and on The Ren & Stimpy Show, he voiced both Ren Höek and Stimpy J. Cat after the departure of John Kricfalusi.
In 1999, West began voicing multiple characters on the Matt Groening-created series Futurama. His roles on the show include Philip J. Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Dr. Zoidberg, and Zapp Brannigan. West's versatility and range have made him one of the most respected voice actors in the industry.
Other Work[edit | edit source]
In addition to his work in animation and radio, West has also provided voices for numerous video games, commercials, and television shows. He has voiced characters in Space Jam, The Looney Tunes Show, and Disenchantment.
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Billy West is known for his advocacy for animal rights and veganism. He continues to work in the entertainment industry, contributing his voice to various projects.
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Television[edit | edit source]
- Doug - Doug Funnie
- The Ren & Stimpy Show - Ren Höek, Stimpy J. Cat
- Futurama - Philip J. Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Dr. Zoidberg, Zapp Brannigan
- The Looney Tunes Show - Various characters
- Disenchantment - Various characters
Film[edit | edit source]
- Space Jam - Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd
Awards and Nominations[edit | edit source]
Billy West has received several awards and nominations for his work in voice acting, including Annie Awards and Emmy Awards.
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References[edit | edit source]
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