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Michael Carrington
Nationality American
Occupation
  • Comic writer
  • Voice actor

Michael Carrington is an American writer and voice actor. He is well-known for his work on popular animated TV shows. He has helped create many funny stories and characters that kids and families enjoy.

Michael Carrington: A Voice and Writer You Know

Michael Carrington has a cool job! He writes jokes and stories for TV shows. He also uses his voice to bring cartoon characters to life. He is especially famous for his work on the long-running animated series The Simpsons.

Writing for Popular TV Shows

Michael Carrington has written for many different TV shows. One of his most notable writing jobs was for The Simpsons. He co-wrote an episode called "Homer's Triple Bypass". This means he worked with another writer, Gary Apple, to create the story and dialogue for that episode.

Besides The Simpsons, Michael Carrington also wrote for other well-known shows. These include The Jamie Foxx Show, The Proud Family, and The Gregory Hines Show. Later, he became a writer and producer for the Disney Channel show That's So Raven. Being a producer means he helped manage the show's creation, not just the writing.

Lending His Voice to Characters

Michael Carrington is also a talented voice actor. He has given his voice to various characters, often in small but memorable roles. On The Simpsons, he voiced characters like Sideshow Raheem. This character was Krusty the Clown's partner in the 1970s. He also voiced a comedian in the episode "Homer and Apu" and a drill sergeant in "Simpson Tide". You might have also heard his voice as a sportscaster in "Million Dollar Abie".

He also did some voice work for the animated series The Critic.

Other Fun Projects

Beyond writing and voice acting, Michael Carrington has appeared on television. He was in the TV series Martin. He also hosted the first season of a children's game show called Think Fast! in 1989. This show challenged kids with quick thinking games.

You might have even seen him in a film shown at the theme park ride Space Mountain. He appeared as one of the journalists in that film.

See also

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