The Simpsons
Summary
The SimpsonsandFuturamaare both very partial of celebrity cameo , but the list of figures who have vocalize themselves in both of these two Matt Groening animated display is minimum . Famous guest champion tend to take one of two approach when they make an coming into court in a Groening dimension . The person in interrogative will either voice an original graphic symbol , or just bring a 2D version of themselves to life . However , only two famous image have step into their own animated shoes in bothThe SimpsonsandFuturama . The two actors also divvy up a strong connection outside either show .
The Simpsonsbegan in 1989 and has been on the air ever since . On the other hand , Futuramabegan a 10 later thanThe Simpsonsand has returned from being scratch more than once . The appearance are immensely different in setting , but Matt Groening ’s theme song sense of humor is easy to blob in both show . Over the ten , The Simpsonsvoice actorsand theFuturamacasthave both been augmented with real - world figure from other areas of the industry , but only two of them partake in the same special eclat .
From Kelsey Grammer as Sideshow Bob to Albert Brooks as Hank Scorpio ( and others ) , some of the best Simpsons invitee stars dally fictitious theatrical role .
Leonard Nimoy & George Takei Have Voiced Themselves In The Simpsons And Futurama
The duo also appeared together in all three seasons of Star Trek: The Original Series
Both Leonard Nimoy and George Takei each have a connection toThe SimpsonsandFuturama . As well as both star in the pair of Groening productions , they also lent their voice to the animated versions of themselves in both regard . This combination of criteria name Nimoy and Takei the only two famous person guest hotshot to earn this accomplishment . While there have been other star topology who have appear in both shows , they did n’t act themselves in each setting , and instead vocalize original fictitious character .
For example , one ofFamily GuycreatorSeth MacFarlane ’s cameosresulting in him come along inThe Simpsonsseason 24 , sequence 22 , " danger on a string " as Ben . MacFarlane also had a single bank line as Fry ’s dog inFuturamaseason 7 , instalment 23 , " Game of Tones . " The understanding that MacFarlane , along with other guest stars , does n’t fall into the same group as Nimoy and Takei is that he never played himself on either social function , let alone both times .
The record held by Nimoy and Takei for their roles inThe SimpsonsandFuturamais interesting in its own right field , but the connection becomes quite meta when it ’s consider that both man appeared as part of the mainStar Trek : The Original Seriescast . The actors play Mr. Spock and Hikaru Sulu for all three season of the sci - fi classic as well asall six of the originalStar Trekmovies .
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The difference betweenThe SimpsonsandFuturamameans the cameo process is handled very otherwise . InThe Simpsons , cameos are fair traditionalas far as invigorate show are concerned . The actors show their channel and are assign an avatar in their image . However , Futuramais limit 1,000 years in the future , so most modern - Clarence Shepard Day Jr. celebrities have expire since the present day . This crotchet is circumvented by the show having the technology to preserve heads in a jar , and so this was the gateway to the story for both Nimoy and Takei .
Both Nimoy and Takei appeared inFuturamaseason 4 , episode 11 , " Where No Fan Has Gone Before . " The episode is essentially one longsighted reference toThe Original Seriesand feature most of its cast appearing and gain new torso before returning to their lives as head in jars .
The Simpsons Monorail Episode Robbed Takei Of Being The Sole Figure With This Acheivement
George Takei was originally asked to appear in this famous episode of The Simpsons
Leonard Nimoy come along inThe Simpsonsseason 4 , installment 12 , " oleo vs. the Monorail " , as the guest of honour for the maiden voyage of Springfield ’s new public ecstasy organization . However , he was n’t the show ’s first alternative for the role . Prior to ask Nimoy , the producer had reach out to none other than George Takei to launch the part . Ultimately , Takei declined and was supercede by hisStar Trekco - star .
Futurama season 11 continues the show ’s vogue of having real - life scientists guest headliner , so here is every one that appears in the show , outrank .
Nimoy ’s cameo in " Marge vs. the Monorail " was made celebrated by aStar Trekgag that marked his exit . Once his work was done , he transported away from Springfield as Spock might do . However , Nimoy returned toThe Simpsonsone more sentence . Once more playing himself , Nimoy served as the storyteller forThe Simpsonsseason 8 , episode 10 , " The Springfield Files . " The sequence was a gentle crossover withThe X - Files , intend the show once more solidified Nimoy ’s sci - fi roots .
George Takei Has Voiced 5 Separate Characters On The Simpsons (Including Himself)
Nimoy only ever played himself in Futurama and The Simpsons
While Leonard Nimoy ’s history withThe Simpsonsis memorable , it ’s quite limited when compare to Takei ’s . As well as voicing himself , George Takei has given life to four additional original character . Takei ’s Springfield personas also span an impressive period of time . His first appearing was as Akira inThe Simpsonsseason 2 , episode 11 , " One Fish , Two Pisces the Fishes , Blowfish , Bluefish . "
George Takei ’s The Simpsons Characters
Character Name
time of year
Episode Number
Title
Akira
2
11
One Fish , Two Pisces the Fishes , Blowfish , puritanic Fish
Wink
10
23
Thirty Minutes Over Tokyo
Waiter
13
4
A Hunka Hunka Burns in Love
Sushi Chef
24
17
What Animated woman desire
Himself
27
The Burns Cage
Takei ’s most recent role come inThe Simpsonsseason 27 , episode 17 , " The Burns Cage , " where he appeared as himself . This is where Nimoy ’s Groening collaborations disagree from Takei ’s , as Nimoy only ever play himself in both shows . So , while Takei’sFuturamaappearances were restrict to recreate himself , The Simpsonsallowed the actor to research new role that did n’t restrict him to hisStar Trekbackground .
Futuramacan be pour now on Hulu , andThe Simpsonsis on Disney+
