Phil LaMarr Is the Voice Behind 250 of Your Favorite Cartoons

From Hermes Conrad in ‘Futurama’ to Jack in ‘Samurai Jack.’

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For many, cartoons have shaped our childhoods; and many times go on to inspire us even in our adulthood.

However, the majority of voice actors behind our favorite characters often go unnoticed, which is not the case for prolific voice actor Phil LaMarr. So far over his career, LaMarr has amassed over 250 voice credits to his name, portraying everything from Hermes Conrad in Futurama, the Green Lantern in Justice League, Ollie Williams in Family Guy, and, of course, as Jack in Samurai Jack. But beyond his vocal prowess, the 51-year-old entertainer has also appeared in Pulp Fiction and sketch comedy show, MADtv.

As part of Great Big Stories‘ Human Condition series, Phil LaMarr the voice behind 250 of your favorite cartoons is spotlighted. For more of series, take a look at Doug Jones, the most famous actor you’ve never seen.

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