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Billy West (William Richard Werstine) was born on 16 April, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., is an American voice actor (born 1952). Discover Billy West's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?

Popular As William Richard Werstine
Occupation Voice actor · musician · radio personality
Age 71 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 16 April 1952
Birthday 16 April
Birthplace Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Billy West Height, Weight & Measurements

At 71 years old, Billy West height is 1.63 m .

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Who Is Billy West's Wife?

His wife is Violet Benny (m. 1992-2009)

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Billy West Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Billy West worth at the age of 71 years old? Billy West’s income source is mostly from being a successful Voice actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Billy West's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1952

William Richard Werstine (born April 16, 1952), known professionally as Billy West, is an American voice actor, musician and former radio personality.

William Richard Werstine was born in Detroit, Michigan, on April 16, 1952.

He is of Irish descent, and was born with ADHD and autism.

He grew up in Boston, in the Roslindale neighborhood.

After a semester at Berklee College of Music, West found himself in various bands, gigging the Boston scene by night, and selling guitars in a Harvard Square shop during the day.

1970

West has stated that during the Vietnam War, he was subject to the draft lottery under the Nixon administration, receiving a low draft number which would have resulted in his being drafted in 1970.

West was ultimately classified "4-F" and excluded from enlistment on medical grounds as he had hypertension and flat feet.

West described his later recurring role as Richard Nixon on Futurama as his "revenge" against Nixon.

1980

In 1980, West was part of an oldies band called The Shutdowns.

1988

West worked at WBCN in Boston, performing daily comedic routines on The Big Mattress show, then moved to New York City in 1988, working at K-Rock Radio (92.3 FM WXRK).

He left the radio station in 1988 to work on the short-lived revival of Beany and Cecil, which was his first voice role in television.

West's first major roles were on Doug and The Ren & Stimpy Show, which were two of the first three Nicktoons on Nickelodeon (the other being Rugrats).

Over his career, West has been the voice talent for close to 120 different characters including some of the most iconic animated figures in television history.

He has become one of the few voice actors who can impersonate Mel Blanc in his prime, including characterizations of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, the voice Arthur Q. Bryan used for Elmer Fudd, as well as other characters from Warner Bros. cartoons.

1991

West provided the voice of Stimpson J. Cat in Nickelodeon's The Ren & Stimpy Show from 1991 until 1996, and he later provided the voice of Ren Höek from 1993 to 1996 when Ren's original voice and series creator John Kricfalusi was fired by Nickelodeon (then a division of the original Viacom) for delivering late and objectionable episodes.

He performed other characters on the series, such as Mr. Horse (another role he took over after Kricfalusi's departure) and the announcer for the "Log" ads (a voice West would use years later as the narrator for The Weird Al Show).

According to West, he was originally supposed to do the voice of both Ren and Stimpy (and performed both characters on the tape that was used to sell the show to Nickelodeon), but then Kricfalusi decided to do the voice of Ren himself once the show was sold and he had West on board as part of the selling point.

However, West provided Ren's laughter with Kricfalusi as Ren's speaking voice.

West's roles in Futurama include Philip J. Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Zapp Brannigan, and Dr. Zoidberg, among others.

As he and other Futurama cast and crew point out in DVD commentaries, he voiced so many characters throughout the series that conversations are often held entirely between characters he is voicing.

West went into the Futurama auditions and was asked to try out for, as he says, "just about every part".

He eventually landed the roles of Farnsworth, Zoidberg, and Brannigan.

1995

West became a regular on The Howard Stern Show at that time until leaving in 1995, where he gained notice for his impersonations of Three Stooges middleman Larry Fine, Cincinnati Reds owner Marge Schott and Stern's head writer Jackie Martling.

West moved to Los Angeles, where he found success as a voice actor and performer.

1996

His voice roles include Bugs Bunny in the 1996 film Space Jam and several subsequent projects, the title characters of Doug and The Ren & Stimpy Show, as well as the Futurama characters Philip J. Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Dr. Zoidberg, Zapp Brannigan, and many more.

In commercials, he voices the Red M&M and formerly voiced Buzz for Honey Nut Cheerios.

West also voices other such established characters such as Elmer Fudd, Popeye, Shaggy Rogers, Skeets, Muttley, and Woody Woodpecker.

He was a cast member on The Howard Stern Show, during which time he was noted for his impressions of Larry Fine, Marge Schott, George Takei, and Jackie Martling.

1998

In 1998, Entertainment Weekly described West as "the new Mel Blanc" and noted his ability to mimic well-known voices, though he would rather develop original voices.

West's favorite characters are Philip J. Fry and Stimpy, both of which he originated.

West has been very outspoken over his displeasure about the influx of star actors providing voice-over for films and major shows.

West has stated that he did not like the Disney version of Doug and that he "couldn't watch" the show.

West was the voice of the show's namesake, Geeker, throughout Project Geeker's 13-episode run.

West was the voice of Zim in the original pilot for Invader Zim.

Richard Steven Horvitz was chosen for the series role because West's voice was too recognizable, according to creator Jhonen Vasquez during DVD commentary.

West was the voice of "Red" in numerous M&M commercials, as well as the 3D film I Lost my M in Vegas, currently playing at M&M's World in Las Vegas, Nevada.

He also voices a number of minor characters in the series Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World.

He voiced the character Moobeard in Moobeard the Cow Pirate, a short animation featured on Random! Cartoons and reprises his role as Elmer Fudd in Cartoon Network's series The Looney Tunes Show.

1999

In 1999, he also had a cameo in the Emmy Award-winning cartoon Dilbert.

2019

In a 2019 video post, West opined that the "biggest joke" about his experience was the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum subsequently including images and footage of the Futurama Nixon character as part of its "Nixon in Popular Culture" exhibit.