William Richard Westine, better known as Billy West, is one of the most popular voice actors in the industry. Over the years, his voice has been featured in many movies, TV shows, commercials, and video games. His most famous roles include fry in the sci-fi parody series future worldNickelodeon’s Stimulation Lace & Stimpyand the eponymous character of the hit classic animated sitcom Doug.
However, his role goes far beyond these shows. West has voiced classic cartoon characters, superheroes, main characters, and even food. West is also one of the few voice actors to have played members of duos who regularly interact with each other, including one of the most popular animated duos of all time.
Roger (Doug)
DougThe show premiered in 1991 and lasted until 1994 as one of Nickelodeon’s original cartoons, but eventually moved to ABC and became a property of Disney. The film follows a young boy named Douglas “Doug” Finney as he struggles to fit in, impress his crush, and navigate adolescence. Most people know West as the voice of Doug, but few realize that he also voices Roger, Doug’s main bully on the show.
Bugs Bunny (Space Jam)
Space jam It’s a live-action/animated sports movie Starring Michael Jordan as a fictional version of himself recruited by Bugs Bunny to help win a basketball game against an evil alien team.
With the death of Mel Blanc, who originally voiced Bugs Bunny and most of Looney Tunes’ other male characters, these characters had to be recast. Space jam. Billy West not only plays the iconic Rabbit but also his longtime rival, Elmer Ford, in this beloved ’90s movie. It is unclear if West will reprise the role in the upcoming LeBron James-led film Space jam restart.
Shaggy (Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island)
Another traditional cartoon character that Billy West took on after the original cast was gone was Norville “Shaggy” Rogers in West’s 1998 live-action drama. scooby doo on zombie island.
West is only the second person to voice Shaggy after Casey Kassim, but he doesn’t ultimately become the new actor to play Shaggy permanently, that honor goes to Matthew Lillard (at least temporarily). However, West continued to play other roles Anything new, Scooby-doo?; scooby doo!mysterious company; Calm down, Scooby-Doo!; Recently, Dive!.
Ren (The Ren and Stimpy Show)
Created by John Crick Faroosi Lace & Stimpy Program, another program from the original Nicktoons class. Its main characters are Chihuahua dogs Ren Höek and Stimpy J. Cat. Crick Faroosi originally voiced Ren himself, and Billy West voiced Stimpy, but various behind-the-scenes issues led to Crick Faroosi being fired from the cast, both creatively and acting. . At the time, West also took over and provided impressive voices for both characters for the rest of the original.
West did not return for a brief revival in 2003 Adult party cartoon Ren & Stampythough Creek Falusi did.
Seagull (The SpongeBob SquarePants: SpongeBob Out of Water Movie)
In 2015, the second film was shot. SpongeBob . Square Pants trilogy, Sponges out of the waterreleased, a series that began in 2004 with an original feature film based on the Nickelodeon cartoon is still running.
The show’s voice cast voices all of the beloved main characters, with some celebrity guests voicing some of the supporting actors. In particular, some of the seagulls are voiced by famous voice actors, including West, Tim Conway (in his final role in the film), Nolan North and Kevin Michael Richardson.
Rocket Raccoon (The Last Spider-Man)
Bradley Cooper in May to voice Rocket Raccoon Guardians of the Galaxy movies and the entire Marvel universe, but in animated shows The Last Spider-ManLater, Billy West received this honor.
The series ran from 2012 to 2017, and while it’s primarily about Spider-Man, it also introduces other animals, such as this intelligent and talented creature. However, it should be noted that Guardians of the Galaxy The voice of the animated series “Missile” is not Western, but Trevor DeVaal.
wizard (anesthetist)
matt groening is known for writing hit series like The Simpsons And future worldwho also created the Netflix series disillusionment.takes place in a medieval fantasy setting, It focuses on a one-of-a-kind princess named Bean and uses the West to voice characters such as Sorcerio, the witch and advisor to King Zøg; clown; Merz, a knight; Elf Pops, Elfo’s father; King Rouloo.
Red M&M (M&M Advertising)
As mentioned in the bio, West has also been heard in commercials and some people may have recognized his voice in a candy commercial somewhere. In a long series of M&M commercials, this popular candy bar has a walking and talking version.
in spite of Seri numberl Alumnus Jon Lovitz voiced the first Red The M&Ms role, a role that Billy West took on starting in 1996 and continuing to this day.
Buzz (Honey Nut cereal advertisement)
Another popular food cartoon mascot is Buzz bee, the mascot of Honey Nut Cereal. From 1990 to 2004, West helped bring the iconic bee to life by voicing the iconic bee in a series of television commercials.
Dr. Zoidberg (Future)
Western fans and/or future world Know that some of The Man’s main characters come from the beloved sci-fi series, including protagonist Fry as well as the pompous Professor Farnsworth and Zap Brannigan. But what some people may not realize is that Western is also the voice of Dr. Zuoiberg, although that is not clear due to the unusual way Zuoiberger speaks.
In 2014, West had the opportunity to perform his work again. future world special character Simpsons family, Its title is “Simpsorama”.