Billy West does his national duty and recites the words of Presidential hopeful and living candy corn Donald Trump as Futurama's beloved Zapp Brannigan. ... About Billy West. When Hartman's family found out they wanted to sue but Billy reneged on that comment. [1] During a live event, West stated that he partially modelled Brannigan's cadence after the radio persona of Doug Tracht , also known as "The Greaseman." Billy West revives Futurama's Zapp Brannigan to say Donald Trump’s words By Andrew Liptak @AndrewLiptak Aug 11, 2016, 6:04pm EDT Share this story Zapp Brannigan is a major antagonist (and sometimes an anti-hero) of the cartoon series Futurama.. Quickly enough, people began asking voice actor and comedian Billy West (who voiced multiple characters on the TV series, including Philip J. Fry, Professor Farnsworth, and Zapp) on Twitter if … Although Leela thoroughly detests him, Brannigan—a self-deluded ladies' man—pursues her relentlessly, often at great personal risk. Enlisting gets you a velour uniform ... Zapp Brannigan (voiced by Billy West) — Futurama Futurama is a critically-acclaimed comedy featuring characters such as Fry, Leela, and Bender. Al's Brain in 3-D Norm the Owl / Billy the Brain (2009) The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack Monster (2008-2009) Zapp Brannigan's Guide to Making Love at a Woman Zapp Brannigan (2009) Archived.
Donald Trump never served in any branch of the military, but if he had been a intergalactic space commander, his name would have been Zapp Brannigan. He is married to Violet West. ... Billy West is one of an increasingly popular breed -- actors heard, but not seen. TIL that Futurama's Philip J. Fry was named in honor of Phil Hartman, who had been slated to play Zapp Brannigan before his death. He was voiced by Billy West, who also voiced Ren Höek in Ren & Stimpy.. Billy West Records Donald Trump’s Ramblings As Zapp From ‘Futurama’ ... Billy West is prodigious. That’s the cluelessly inept ― yet incredibly pompous ― captain of the Nimbus on the show “Futurama." Originally, Zapp Brannigan was going to be voiced by Phil Hartman. Futurama’s Billy West skewers Donald Trump by reading his words in Zapp Brannigan’s voice. The part of Zapp Brannigan was originally meant for Phil Hartman, the belated Saturday Night Live comedian who was murdered in 1998. Billy West was born on April 16, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan, USA as William Richard West. Billy West is a voice actor known for voicing Philip J. Fry, Dr. John Zoidberg, and Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth. Billy West is a voice actor known for voicing Philip J. Fry, Dr. John Zoidberg, and Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth. Although Leela thoroughly detests him, Brannigan—a self-deluded ladies' man—pursues her relentlessly, often at great personal risk. Zapp Brannigan is the incompetent, extraordinarily vain captain of the DOOP starship Nimbus. Voiced most times by Billy West. He is an actor, known for Futurama (1999), Space Jam (1996) and The Ren & Stimpy Show (1991). Futurama’s Billy West skewers Donald Trump by reading his words in Zapp Brannigan’s voice. Posted by. It hasn’t escaped fan notice that Zapp Brannigan bears resemblance to a certain presidential candidate; now Billy West has heeded the call. Thankfully, Brannigan voice actor Billy West took to Twitter once again as the infamous cartoon blowhard to recreate some of Trump’s choice quotes … ... Billy West said he voices Zapp to sound like Hartman. Billy West's characterization of Zapp's voice is … Billy West, Actor: Futurama. On the other hand, in an interview for the website TV Squad, Billy West states that his Zapp Brannigan is an imitation of Hartman and also "modeled after a couple of big dumb announcers I knew." West's roles in Futurama include Philip J. Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Zapp Brannigan, Dr. … Voiceover actor Billy West has gifted the internet with Donald Trump quotes spoken in the voice of one of his “Futurama” characters: Zapp Brannigan. Billy West revives Futurama's Zapp Brannigan to say Donald Trump’s words By Andrew Liptak @AndrewLiptak Aug 11, 2016, 6:04pm EDT Share this story West plays the characters Philip J. Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Dr. …
Take a visual walk through his career and see 594 images of the characters he's voiced and listen to 47 clips that showcase his performances.. Trivia & Fun Facts: Billy West Wins Web by Reading Trump Quotes as Zapp Brannigan of 'Futurama' (Video) ... folks — West promises more are on their way.