History Creator / BillyWest

...and all of this after he first came to public attention as the voice of both Doug and Roger on ''WesternAnimation/{{Doug}}'' and both title characters of ''WesternAnimation/RenAndStimpy'' after Creator/JohnKricfalusi (the original voice of Ren) was fired[[note]]Ironically, Billy West auditioned for both Ren and Stimpy when the show was being created, but was given the Stimpy role after John K. decided to do Ren's voice himself. He's also declared he'll never work with John K. again due to the man's impossible attitude[[/note]]. He (along with Joe Alaskey) has become one of few voice actors who can impersonate Creator/MelBlanc in his prime, including characterizations of BugsBunny, DaffyDuck, [[ElmuhFuddSyndwome Elmer Fudd]] and other characters from the WesternAnimation/LooneyTunes. He's also the Red M&M. Even before he was known for all these roles, West worked in radio, and was actually a cast member of ''Radio/TheHowardSternShow'' from 1989-1995 (which explains the joke on "Luck of the Fryrish" when Fry runs into the middle of the streets of Old New York and yells, "Creator/HowardStern is overrated!" It's not only an ActorAllusion, but a TakeThat, as West didn't like working on Howard Stern's radio show either). He was also [[Franchise/Rayman]] in a short-lived CG cartoon based on the video games he came from.

...and all of this after he first came to public attention as the voice of both Doug and Roger on ''WesternAnimation/{{Doug}}'' and both title characters of ''WesternAnimation/RenAndStimpy'' after Creator/JohnKricfalusi (the original voice of Ren) was fired[[note]]Ironically, Billy West auditioned for both Ren and Stimpy when the show was being created, but was given the Stimpy role after John K. decided to do Ren's voice himself. He's also declared he'll never work with John K. again due to the man's impossible attitude[[/note]]. He (along with Joe Alaskey) has become one of few voice actors who can impersonate Creator/MelBlanc in his prime, including characterizations of BugsBunny, DaffyDuck, [[ElmuhFuddSyndwome Elmer Fudd]] and other characters from the WesternAnimation/LooneyTunes. He's also the Red M&M. Even before he was known for all these roles, West worked in radio, and was actually a cast member of ''Radio/TheHowardSternShow'' from 1989-1995 (which explains the joke on "Luck of the Fryrish" when Fry runs into the middle of the streets of Old New York and yells, "Creator/HowardStern is overrated!" It's not only an ActorAllusion, but a TakeThat, as West didn't like working on Howard Stern's radio show either). He was also {{Rayman}} in a short-lived CG cartoon based on the video games he came from.

...and all of this after he first came to public attention as the voice of both Doug and Roger on ''WesternAnimation/{{Doug}}'' and both title characters of ''WesternAnimation/RenAndStimpy'' after Creator/JohnKricfalusi (the original voice of Ren) was fired[[note]]Ironically, Billy West auditioned for both Ren and Stimpy when the show was being created, but was given the Stimpy role after John K. decided to do Ren's voice himself. He's also declared he'll never work with John K. again due to the man's impossible attitude[[/note]]. He (along with Joe Alaskey) has become one of few voice actors who can impersonate Creator/MelBlanc in his prime, including characterizations of BugsBunny, DaffyDuck, [[ElmuhFuddSyndwome Elmer Fudd]] and other characters from the WesternAnimation/LooneyTunes. He's also the Red M&M. Even before he was known for all these roles, West worked in radio, and was actually a cast member of ''Radio/TheHowardSternShow'' from 1989-1995 (which explains the joke on "Luck of the Fryrish" when Fry runs into the middle of the streets of Old New York and yells, "Creator/HowardStern is overrated!" It's not only an ActorAllusion, but a TakeThat, as West didn't like working on Howard Stern's radio show either). He was also [[VideoGame/Rayman Rayman]] in a short-lived CG cartoon based on the video games he came from.

...and all of this after he first came to public attention as the voice of both Doug and Roger on ''WesternAnimation/{{Doug}}'' and both title characters of ''WesternAnimation/RenAndStimpy'' after Creator/JohnKricfalusi (the original voice of Ren) was fired[[note]]Ironically, Billy West auditioned for both Ren and Stimpy when the show was being created, but was given the Stimpy role after John K. decided to do Ren's voice himself. He's also declared he'll never work with John K. again due to the man's impossible attitude[[/note]]. He (along with Joe Alaskey) has become one of few voice actors who can impersonate Creator/MelBlanc in his prime, including characterizations of BugsBunny, DaffyDuck, [[ElmuhFuddSyndwome Elmer Fudd]] and other characters from the WesternAnimation/LooneyTunes. He's also the Red M&M. Even before he was known for all these roles, West worked in radio, and was actually a cast member of ''Radio/TheHowardSternShow'' from 1989-1995 (which explains the joke on "Luck of the Fryrish" when Fry runs into the middle of the streets of Old New York and yells, "Creator/HowardStern is overrated!" It's not only an ActorAllusion, but a TakeThat, as West didn't like working on Howard Stern's radio show either).

-->-- ''Futurama'' Promo

** He also (at some point) voiced {{Comic/Popeye}}- whose iconic growl is actually ''two voices speaking at the same time an octave apart,'' as demonstrated by West in a Fresh Air interview.

In ''WesternAnimation/{{Futurama}}'' alone, he is slacker delivery boy Philip J. Fry, MadScientist Professor Hubert Farnsworth, smarmy space captain Zapp Brannigan,[[note]]A role originally written for Creator/PhilHartman, but West stepped in after Hartman was murdered in 1998[[/note]] RichardNixon (who is now President of Earth and, like many celebrities from the past, is a head kept alive in a jar), and half of any background/supporting characters you see -- oh, [[MyFriendsAndZoidberg and Dr. Zoidberg]], the loser lobster-esque alien doctor.

...and all of this after he first came to public attention as the voice of both Doug and Roger on ''WesternAnimation/{{Doug}}'' and both title characters of ''WesternAnimation/RenAndStimpy'' after Creator/JohnKricfalusi (the original voice of Ren) was fired[[note]]Ironically, Billy West auditioned for both Ren and Stimpy when the show was being created, but was given the Stimpy role after John K. decided to do Ren's voice himself. He's also declared he'll never work with John K. again due to the man's impossible attitude[[/note]]. He (along with Joe Alaskey) has become one of few voice actors who can impersonate Creator/MelBlanc in his prime, including characterizations of BugsBunny, DaffyDuck, Elmer Fudd and other characters from the WesternAnimation/LooneyTunes. He's also the Red M&M. Even before he was known for all these roles, West worked in radio, and was actually a cast member of ''Radio/TheHowardSternShow'' from 1989-1995 (which explains the joke on "Luck of the Fryrish" when Fry runs into the middle of the streets of Old New York and yells, "Creator/HowardStern is overrated!" It's not only an ActorAllusion, but a TakeThat, as West didn't like working on Howard Stern's radio show either).

** He also (at some point) voiced ''Popeye''- whose iconic growl is actually ''two voices speaking at the same time an octave apart.''

** He also (at some point) voiced ''WesternAnimation/Popeye''- whose iconic growl is actually ''two voices speaking at the same time an octave apart.''

** He also (at some point) voiced PopeyeTheSailorMan- whose iconic growl is actually ''two voices speaking at the same time an octave apart.''

...and all of this after he first came to public attention as the voice of both Doug and Roger on ''WesternAnimation/{{Doug}}'' and both titular characters of ''WesternAnimation/RenAndStimpy'' after Creator/JohnKricfalusi (the original voice of Ren) was fired[[note]]Ironically, Billy West auditioned for both Ren and Stimpy when the show was being created, but was given the Stimpy role after John K. decided to do Ren's voice himself. He's also declared he'll never work with John K. again due to the man's impossible attitude[[/note]]. He (along with Joe Alaskey) has become one of few voice actors who can impersonate Creator/MelBlanc in his prime, including characterizations of BugsBunny, DaffyDuck, Elmer Fudd and other characters from the WesternAnimation/LooneyTunes. He's also the Red M&M. Even before he was known for all these roles, West worked in radio, and was actually a cast member of ''Radio/TheHowardSternShow'' from 1989-1995 (which explains the joke on "Luck of the Fryrish" when Fry runs into the middle of the streets of Old New York and yells, "Creator/HowardStern is overrated!" It's not only an ActorAllusion, but a TakeThat, as West didn't like working on Howard Stern's radio show either).

...and all of this after he first came to public attention as the voice of both Doug and Roger on ''WesternAnimation/{{Doug}}'' and both titular characters of ''WesternAnimation/RenAndStimpy'' after Creator/JohnKricfalusi (the original voice of Ren) was fired[[note]]Ironically, Billy West auditioned for both Ren and Stimpy when the show was being created, but was given the Stimpy role after John K. decided to do Ren's voice himself. He's also declared he'll never work with John K. again due to the man's impossible attitude[[/note]]. He (along with Joe Alaskey) has become one of few voice actors who can impersonate Creator/MelBlanc in his prime, including characterizations of BugsBunny, DaffyDuck, ElmerFudd and other characters from the WesternAnimation/LooneyTunes. He's also the Red M&M. Even before he was known for all these roles, West worked in radio, and was actually a cast member of ''Radio/TheHowardSternShow'' from 1989-1995 (which explains the joke on "Luck of the Fryrish" when Fry runs into the middle of the streets of Old New York and yells, "Creator/HowardStern is overrated!" It's not only an ActorAllusion, but a TakeThat, as West didn't like working on Howard Stern's radio show either).

** He even voices an old lady in one episode of WesternAnimation/AsToldByGinger. It takes a sharp ear to notice she sounds like Fry on helium.

In ''WesternAnimation/{{Futurama}}'' alone, he is slacker delivery boy Philip J. Fry, MadScientist Professor Hubert Farnsworth, smarmy space captain Zapp Brannigan,[[note]]A role originally written for Creator/PhilHartman, but West stepped in after Hartman was murdered in 1998[[/note]] Richard Nixon (who is now President of Earth and, like many celebrities from the past, is a head kept alive in a jar), and half of any background/supporting characters you see -- oh, [[MyFriendsAndZoidberg and Dr. Zoidberg]], the loser lobster-esque alien doctor.

...and all of this after he first came to public attention as the voice of both Doug and Roger on ''WesternAnimation/Doug'' and both titular characters of ''WesternAnimation/RenAndStimpy'' after Creator/JohnKricfalusi (the original voice of Ren) was fired[[note]]Ironically, Billy West auditioned for both Ren and Stimpy when the show was being created, but was given the Stimpy role after John K. decided to do Ren's voice himself. He's also declared he'll never work with John K. again due to the man's impossible attitude[[/note]]. He (along with Joe Alaskey) has become one of few voice actors who can impersonate Creator/MelBlanc in his prime, including characterizations of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd and other characters from the WesternAnimation/LooneyTunes. He's also the Red M&M. Even before he was known for all these roles, West worked in radio, and was actually a cast member of ''Radio/TheHowardSternShow'' from 1989-1995 (which explains the joke on "Luck of the Fryrish" when Fry runs into the middle of the streets of Old New York and yells, "Howard Stern is overrated!" It's not only an ActorAllusion, but a TakeThat, as West didn't like working on Howard Stern's radio show either).

...and all of this after he first came to public attention as the voice of both ''WesternAnimation/RenAndStimpy'' after Creator/JohnKricfalusi (the original voice of Ren) was fired[[note]]Ironically, Billy West auditioned for both Ren and Stimpy when the show was being created, but was given the Stimpy role after John K. decided to do Ren's voice himself. He's also declared he'll never work with John K. again due to the man's impossible attitude[[/note]]. He (along with Joe Alaskey) has become one of few voice actors who can impersonate Creator/MelBlanc in his prime, including characterizations of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd and other characters from the WesternAnimation/LooneyTunes. He's also the Red M&M. Even before he was known for all these roles, West worked in radio, and was actually a cast member of ''Radio/TheHowardSternShow'' from 1989-1995 (which explains the joke on "Luck of the Fryrish" when Fry runs into the middle of the streets of Old New York and yells, "Howard Stern is overrated!" It's not only an ActorAllusion, but a TakeThat, as West didn't like working on Howard Stern's radio show either).

* CreatorBacklash: He doesn't like talking about doing ''Ren and Stimpy'' because he hated working with John K so much. He didn't even come back for the short-lived (and ill-fated) ''Adult Party Cartoon'' series.

...and all of this after he first came to public attention as the voice of both ''WesternAnimation/RenAndStimpy'' after JohnKricfalusi (the original voice of Ren) was fired[[note]]Ironically, Billy West auditioned for both Ren and Stimpy when the show was being created, but was given the Stimpy role after John K. decided to do Ren's voice himself. He's also declared he'll never work with John K. again due to the man's impossible attitude[[/note]]. He (along with Joe Alaskey) has become one of few voice actors who can impersonate MelBlanc in his prime, including characterizations of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd and other characters from the WesternAnimation/LooneyTunes. He's also the Red M&M. Even before he was known for all these roles, West worked in radio, and was actually a cast member of ''Radio/TheHowardSternShow'' from 1989-1995 (which explains the joke on "Luck of the Fryrish" when Fry runs into the middle of the streets of Old New York and yells, "Howard Stern is overrated!" It's not only an ActorAllusion, but a TakeThat, as West didn't like working on Howard Stern's radio show either).

!!Tropes associated with Billy West

* AbusiveParents: His father. According to Billy, his dad tried to kill him 15 times.
* TheAlcoholic: In his early 20s, West fell into the same drug problems as his father. Fortunately, West went to rehab and has been clean and sober for thirty years.

* OlderThanTheyLook: He's ''62'', but can easily pass for mid-to-late 40s.
* PetPeeveTrope: His hatred for {{celebrity voice actor}}s, as they're putting the professional ones (like himself and others) out of the job.[[invoked]]
* SadClown: Abusive father + drug problems + was diagnosed with clinical depression = this trope
* TheStoner: See The Alcoholic.

* PetPeeveTrope: His hatred for celebrity voice actors, as they're putting the professional ones (like himself and others) out of the job.[[invoked]]

* OlderThanTheyLook: He's ''63'', but can easily pass for mid-to-late 40s.

* PetPeeveTrope: His hatred for celebrity voice actors, as they're putting the professional ones (like himself and others) out of the job.

West is an outspoken critic of {{Celebrity Voice Actor}}s.

[[MoodWhiplash He also suffers from]] [[SadClown depression]] and had [[AbusiveParents an abusive alcoholic for a father]].

* AbusiveParents: His father. According to Billy, he said his dad tried to kill him 15 times.
* TheAlcoholic: In his early 20's, he had drink and drug problems. But fortunately, he went to Rehab. He's been sober for over 30 years.
* CreatorBacklash: He doesn't like talking about ''Ren and Stimpy'' because he hated working with John K so much.
* ManOfAThousandVoices: Obviously.
* OlderThanTheyLook: He's 63, but looks younger.
* PetPeeveTrope: His hatred for celebrity voice actors. [[invoked]]
* SadClown
* TheStoner: See The Alcoholic.
* Vegan

* PetPeeveTrope: His hatred for celebrity voice actors. [invoked]

* PetPeeveTrope: His hatred for celebrity voice actors.

* PetHate: His hatred for celebrity voice actors.

* OlderThanTheyLook: He's 63 but looks younger.

In ''WesternAnimation/{{Futurama}}'' alone, he is slacker delivery boy Philip J. Fry, MadScientist Professor Hubert Farnsworth, smarmy space captain Zapp Brannigan, [[note]]A role originally written for Creator/PhilHartman, but West stepped in after Hartman was murdered in 1998[[/note]] Richard Nixon (who is now President of Earth and, like many celebrities from the past, is a head kept alive in a jar), and half of any background/supporting characters you see -- oh, [[MyFriendsAndZoidberg and Dr. Zoidberg]], the loser lobster-esque alien doctor.

!!Tropes associated with Billy West!!

* OlderThanTheyLook: He's in his 63 but looks younger.

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