Hank Azaria

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Hank Azaria Fast Facts:

First voice he provided for The Simpsons, Moe the bartender, was inspired by Al Pacino's character in Dog Day Afternoon (1975).
Made his film debut as a cop in the blockbuster Pretty Woman (1990).
Nominated for a 1997 SAG Award for his role as the gay houseboy in The Birdcage (1996), a part he based partially on his grandmother Esther.
Befriended Oliver Platt when both were students at Tufts University; the two co-starred as onscreen pals in the Showtime drama series Huff (2004-06).
Made his Broadway debut in the 2005 musical Monty Python's Spamalot and earned a Tony nomination for his performance.
Has worked with Ben Stiller on comedy films including Mystery Men (1999), Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004), Along Came Polly (2004), and Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009).

Hank Azaria Relationships:
Albert Azaria - Father
Helen Hunt - Ex-wife
Elise Azaria - Sister
Stephanie Azaria - Sister
Katie Wright - Significant Other
Hal - Son
Hank Azaria Awards:
1998 Emmy: Outstanding Voice-Over Performance - Winner
2001 Emmy: Outstanding Voice-Over Performance - Winner
2003 Emmy: Outstanding Voice-Over Performance - Winner
2000 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie - Winner
2005 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
1998 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
2003 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
2005 Tony: Actor (Musical) - Nominee
2009 Emmy: Outstanding Voice-Over Performance - Nominee
2010 Emmy: Outstanding Voice-Over Performance - Nominee
2004 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
1999 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries - Nominee
1996 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture - Winner
1996 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
College:
Tufts University, Medford, MA (BFA in Drama)