Eric Bauza to Make Posthumous ‘Simpsons’ Debut: Late ‘Looney Tunes’ Voice Actor Plays Two Characters — SkimNews
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- Eric Bauza voiced two characters — restaurateur 'Mr. Fong' and newspaper editor 'Harry Metsali' — in an upcoming 'Simpsons' episode, fulfilling a long-held dream before his death at 46.
- The Simpsons set Bauza’s debut to air on Nov. 15 in the episode 'Dream Scenari-Moe,' making it a posthumous appearance following his passing due to hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
- Cesar Mazariegos, co-executive producer of 'The Simpsons,' praised Bauza as immensely talented and kind, noting he recorded two sessions and left a hand-drawn Bugs Bunny on the show’s Wall-of-Fame.
- Sunil Malhotra, the new voice of Apu on 'The Simpsons,' shared that Bauza sent him a heartfelt congratulatory message days before his death, highlighting Bauza’s generosity and warmth.
- Bauza had over 400 acting credits, including major roles in 'Coyote vs. Acme' and upcoming projects like 'Rick and Morty' and 'Avatar: Seven Havens,' with work extending into 2026.
Why it matters: Bauza’s death cuts short a prolific animation career just as he achieved a personal milestone with 'The Simpsons,' leaving a void for his family, fans, and the voice-acting community already under strain from industry challenges like AI and labor pressures.
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