Professor Farnsworth facts for kids

Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth, often just called Professor, is a fun character from the TV show Futurama. He is voiced by Billy West and was created by Matt Groening.

He runs the Planet Express delivery company, which delivers packages all over the galaxy. Professor Farnsworth is a brilliant but sometimes forgetful mad scientist. He is also the great-great-great-grand-nephew of Philip J. Fry, one of the main characters on the show.

Even though he is very old, the Professor is super smart and can invent amazing things needed for the show's adventures. Sometimes, because of his age, he can be a bit forgetful or act a little strangely. He often falls asleep at funny times! Many people think he is one of the smartest inventors on Earth.

How Professor Farnsworth Was Created

The way Professor Farnsworth looks and acts was inspired by other famous actors like Frank Morgan and Burgess Meredith. His design has also been compared to other characters created by Matt Groening, like Mr. Burns, Grampa Simpson, and Professor Frink from The Simpsons.