Billy West

Billy West

Born:16. dubna 1952

Place of Birth:Detroit, Michigan, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Billy West, born William Richard West on April 16, 1950, is a versatile American voice actor whose career has spanned several decades. He first gained recognition in the early 1980s with his comedic routines on Boston's WBCN radio station, showcasing his talent for entertaining audiences with his wit and humor.

One of West's most iconic roles was voicing the lovable characters of Philip J. Fry in the animated series "Futurama" and Stimpy in the cult classic "Ren and Stimpy." His ability to bring these characters to life with distinct voices and personalities solidified his status as a prominent figure in the world of voice acting.

In addition to his work on "Futurama" and "Ren and Stimpy," West has lent his voice to numerous other projects, including the animated series "Doug" and various Looney Tunes films and video games. His vocal range and comedic timing have made him a sought-after talent in the industry, with fans and critics alike praising his contributions to the art of voice acting.

Beyond his work in animation, West has also made a mark in the world of music as a guitarist and singer-songwriter. He fronts a band called Billy West and The Grief Counselors, showcasing his musical talents and further highlighting his creative versatility.

Throughout his career, West has been vocal about his dedication to the craft of voice acting and his concerns about the trend of casting movie star actors in animated projects. His passion for the art form and his commitment to bringing characters to life through his voice work have endeared him to audiences around the world.

With a career that has encompassed a wide range of roles and projects, Billy West has established himself as a respected and beloved figure in the entertainment industry. His contributions to animation and voice acting have left a lasting impact, earning him a devoted fan base and a place among the legends of the craft.

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Filmografie

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Pixels

Pixels

Q*Bert

2015

Video game experts are recruited by the military to fight 1980s-era video game characters who've attacked New York.
Dinosaur

Dinosaur

Additional Voices (voice)

2000

An orphaned dinosaur raised by lemurs joins an arduous trek to a sancturary after a meteorite shower destroys his family home.
Space Jam

Space Jam

Bugs Bunny / Elmer Fudd (voice)

1996

With their freedom on the line, the Looney Tunes seek the help of NBA superstar Michael Jordan to win a basketball game against a team of moronic aliens.
Scoob!

Scoob!

Muttley (voice)

2020

In Scooby-Doo’s greatest adventure yet, see the never-before told story of how lifelong friends Scooby and Shaggy first met and how they joined forces with young detectives Fred, Velma, and Daphne to form the famous Mystery Inc. Now, with hundreds of cases solved, Scooby and the gang face their biggest, toughest mystery ever: an evil plot to unleash the ghost dog Cerberus upon the world. As they race to stop this global “dogpocalypse,” the gang discovers that Scooby has a secret legacy and an epic destiny greater than anyone ever imagined.
Tom and Jerry: The Fast and the Furry

Tom and Jerry: The Fast and the Furry

Biff Buzzard / President of Hollywood / Squirty (voice)

2005

After being evicted from their old house by Tom's owner for causing major damage, cat and mouse Tom and Jerry enter a race entitled the "Fabulous Super Race" to win a mansion.
Curious George

Curious George

Manager (voice)

2006

When The Man in the Yellow Hat befriends Curious George in the jungle, they set off on a non-stop, fun-filled journey through the wonders of the big city toward the warmth of true friendship.
TMNT

TMNT

Additional Voices (voice)

2007

After the defeat of their old arch nemesis, The Shredder, the Turtles have grown apart as a family. Struggling to keep them together, their rat sensei, Splinter, becomes worried when strange things begin to brew in New York City.
Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island

Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island

Shaggy Rogers (voice)

1998

After going their separate ways, Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne, and Fred reunite to investigate the ghost of Moonscar the pirate on a haunted bayou island, but it turns out the swashbuckler's spirit isn't the only creepy character on the island. The sleuths also meet up with cat creatures and zombies... and it looks like for the first time in their lives, these ghouls might actually be real.
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

Bobby's Twin Brother (voice) / Butch (voice) / Jailbreak Cop (voice) / Old Man Johnson (voice) / Robobarber (voice) / Flurp Announcer (voice) / Yokian Officer (voice) / Anchor Boy (voice) / Guard (voice)

2001

Jimmy Neutron is a boy genius and way ahead of his friends, but when it comes to being cool, he's a little behind. All until one day when his parents, and parents all over Earth are kidnapped by aliens, it's up to him to lead all the children of the world to rescue their parents.
Looney Tunes: Back in Action

Looney Tunes: Back in Action

Elmer Fudd / Peter Lorre (voice)

2003

Fed up with all the attention going to Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck quits Hollywood, teams up with recently-fired stuntman Damien Drake Jr. and embarks on a round-the-world adventure, along with Bugs and The VP of Warner Bros. Their mission? Find Damien's father, and the missing blue diamond... and stay one step ahead of The Acme Corp., who wants the diamond for their own purposes.
Tom and Jerry & The Wizard of Oz

Tom and Jerry & The Wizard of Oz

Tom (voice; uncredited)

2011

After a deadly storm, Tom and Jerry find themselves stranded on an unknown island ruled by the evil Wizard of Oz. As they try to find their way back home, they worry for their master Dorothy's safety.
Tom and Jerry Blast Off to Mars!

Tom and Jerry Blast Off to Mars!

Major Biff Buzzard / King Thingg / Gardener #2 (voice)

2005

While carrying on their usual hi-jinks, they inadvertantly stow-away on a spaceship bound for Mars. They meet up with the local Martian residents and cause them to invade the Earth, aided by the "Invincitron", a vacuum-wielding giant robot. Tom, Jerry and their Martian ally, Peep, save the day.
Bah, Humduck!: A Looney Tunes Christmas

Bah, Humduck!: A Looney Tunes Christmas

Bugs Bunny / Elmer Fudd (voice)

2006

In this adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Daffy Duck is the greedy proprietor of the Lucky Duck Mega-Mart and all he can think about is the money to be made during the holiday season.
Futurama: Bender's Big Score

Futurama: Bender's Big Score

Philip Fry / Dr. Zoidberg / Prof. Farnsworth / Various (voice)

2007

The Planet Express crew return from cancellation, only to be robbed blind by hideous "sprunging" scam artists. Things go from bad to worse when the scammers hack Bender, start traveling through time, and take Earth over entirely! Will the crew be able to save the day, or will Bender's larcenous tendencies and their general incompetence doom them all?
Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs

Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs

Philip Fry / Dr. Zoidberg / Prof. Farnsworth / Various (voice)

2008

Fresh off ripping space-time a new one at the end of "Bender's Big Score," the Planet Express crew is back to mend the tear in reality, or (hopefully) at least not make it worse. Beyond the tear, though, lurks a being of inconceivable...tentacularity. What will become of Earth, and indeed, our universe, when faced with the Beast with a Billion Backs?
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

Philip J. Fry / Dr. Zoidberg / Prof. Hubert J. Farnsworth (voice)

2009

Leela becomes an outlaw when she and a group of ecologically-minded feminists attempt to save an asteroid of primitive life forms and the Violet Dwarf star from being destroyed, while Fry joins a secret society and attempts to stop a mysterious species known as the "Dark Ones" from destroying all life in the universe.
Joe's Apartment

Joe's Apartment

Ralph Roach (voice)

1996

A nice guy has just moved to New York and discovers that he must share his run-down apartment with a couple thousand singing, dancing cockroaches.
Futurama: Bender's Game

Futurama: Bender's Game

Philip J. Fry / Frydo / Prof. Farnsworth (voice)

2008

When Leela is insulted by a group of space-rednecks (like regular rednecks, but in space) she enters the Planet Express ship in a demolition derby. She emerges victorious, but when she brings the damaged ship home and the Professor sees the fuel gauge, he's enraged by the hit he's going to take at the Dark Matter pump. Now the crew have to find a way to break Mom's stranglehold on starship fuel, even if they have to wade through a Lord of the Rings-inspired fantasy-land to do it!

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