Chris Parnell's Voice Has Always Been In High Demand

Since his early days reading the morning announcements in high school, "Rick and Morty" star Chris Parnell's voice has been in high demand in show business. #Colbert #ChrisParnell #Interviews
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[@nateofalltrades1448]

We're all watching interdimensional cable, the one where Jerry is famous and doing late night. Holy Shift!!!

[@CrashTestCoder]

It's even the same show, just a different host

[@ryannbellatomasello5601]

He was in cloud atlas

[@paperchasindude6578]

😂😂

[@furionmax7824]

That must be what inspired that moment in Rick and Morty.

[@InnerRise]

@@ryannbellatomasello5601 oh my god which character? Halle Berry?!

[@Garrettdx1988]

Chris is possibly the most underrated comedy actor of all time

[@jolrax354]

Hot Rod!!!

[@kalpic11]

Hes the neighbor husband on saburgatory and the progressive box too!

[@jacobolson8417]

He is no doubt!!! Fucking hilarious in archer and Rick and morty!

[@idontwantahandlethough]

He's good in Archer too. I have literally never been as jealous of somebody as I am over this dude's voice. I guess H. John Benjamin has an amazing voice too

[@Immortal-Daiki]

Until he became Jerry😂😂

[@CaptainEdMercer]

He's a legendary voice actor. His voice is pure gold.

[@leosanalien9904]

“We love you Jerry Smith!” Later “Jerry is not exactly a role model.”

[@goblinounours]

I mean... that's kinda why we love him. We're monsters.

[@telectronix1368]

That's not Jerry, that's Dr. Spaceman.

[@Dr_Satan]

*wind rustling noises* looooooOOOoooOOOoosssseeeerrrr

[@shanhussain6114]

@@Dr_Satan 😂🤣

[@johntao6822]

That's the MORE COW BELL singer. If you don't know it YT it. HILARIOUS

[@fluffyunicornass]

My boyfriend heard the video from the living room and went “That’s JERRY” and I broke 😂😂

[@corbeau-_-]

it's weird to see too. I remember finding out Brian from family guy is just Seth talking like he normally would.

[@fluffyunicornass]

corbeau I knew about that a long time ago and it didn’t screw with me too much but then someone said to me “every episode where Stewie and Brian go on an adventure is just Seth McFarlane talking to himself in a sound booth” and my mind melted. It made everything too real I can’t watch the show the same after that 😂 I’m hyper aware of how often it’s just him talking

[@ABlueyFan]

⁠@@corbeau-_-Seth literally does half of the characters on Family Guy. Peter, Stewie, Brian, Quagmire, Carter, Tom Tucker.

[@franciscalhoun3643]

Best comment ever ❤️🤣

[@uss_04]

No one captured “Unassuming middle aged passive aggressive white guy” like Chris Parnell. Love his performances

[@wahtong]

US Steve Carell?

[@naruii5160]

Jason Bateman?

[@carlosfer2201]

I'm sad people didn't react to the mention of 'Archer'

[@GlobalGaming101]

Me too. Not enough love for such a great show.

[@xen0g3n]

Yep - disappointed.

[@telectronix1368]

Archer fans aren't all showy offy like those Rick 'n' Morty ones.

[@Waterburgers]

Cyril Figgis

[@layne721]

@@telectronix1368 I would always expect a big overlap, but I think Rick n' Morty fans probably skew younger than Archer fans. Cartoon network is kind of an odd duck nowadays.

[@thecozykinoshow]

Close your eyes and it's just a conversation between Zeep and Jerry

[@Penguinssss]

Little do they know, it's all a simulation.

[@thecozykinoshow]

@@Penguinssss Human music... I like it

[@masterimbecile]

@@Penguinssss ... of a simulation, INSIDE A GIANT SIMULATION!

[@mattk6101]

Peace among worlds, Rick.

[@debjoy12]

this just seems like Rick and Morty but with extra steps

[@oliviabalafika2113]

When that man said “We love you, Jerry Smith!”😂😂🤣🤣

[@JonathanHartwig]

Chris Parnell is a national treasure, R&M aside, Archer is out of this world, and his bit on 30 Rock as Dr. Spaceman is insanely well delivered. Seriously can’t praise him enough.

[@johntao6822]

More Cow Bell

[@hackpen]

I could listen to him talk for hours, I love his voice so much

[@Nick930]

I picture him with gray hair all the time.. because he is and always will be Cyril Figus

[@stephenbanks9543]

It’s stir-Friday my dude

[@ElloItsSmee]

SUPPRESSING FIIRRRRRRREEEEEE!!!!

[@brendontshumagolide]

😂😂😂Cyrill!!@

[@courtneybumstead1255]

YES

[@lxxpybeatz9451]

DANGER ZONE!!!!!

[@cheapandchic89]

Dr Leo Spaceman! "Your weight puts you in what we in the medical field call the disgusting range" one of the funniest lines ever in a comedy.

[@alexperaza9475]

"Liz, I believe doctor-patient confidentiality is a two-way street. I’m cheating on my wife."

[@Jon-cs9ik]

"Hi, I'm Nazi doctor Leo Spaceman.... I don't care, I want them to know!"

[@yanwebermesquita9605]

"There is no way to know where the heart is. You see, every person is different" all the lines from parnell are so funny

[@ThePotatusMan]

Tracy, your blood tastes like root beer

[@llYossarian]

@Frank Arrietta They somehow picked the flattest and laziest bit that character ever did...

[@Suicidalgoingtokillmyself]

I love him in Archer😍

[@paperchasindude6578]

Same

[@rodton1000]

Shut up, Cyril

[@jameskantor0459]

Chris Parnell seems like a really nice person.

[@faithgathigia6341]

Just like Jerry🥺

[@rafewheadon1963]

ahem, he is cyril figgus long before jerry smith

[@furionmax7824]

I loved him as Cyril. He does the pathetic role of Cyril and Jerry so damn well. I hear he does all of his recordings in one take.

[@Helladamnleet]

I finally watched Archer this year, having made sure not to spoil anything for myself all this time, and I gotta say Cyril Figgus is leaps and bounds a better character than Jerry Smith. Like, I'm not knocking Jerry, but Jerry is to Cyril what Cyril is to Arhcer.

[@HangTimeDeluxe]

Yeah, and Arnold Schwertzenager was Hercules long before he was the Terminator. Jay Leno was the "garage attendant" in the season permier of Holmes & YoYo long before he was hosting the Tonight Show. What's your freaking "ahem" point???

[@artiemilano378]

Archer fans are confirmed autists

[@Skipsenberg]

@@artiemilano378 My dude, you have a neckbeard. Your opinion means next to nothing.

[@kjosephine5312]

The guy who trashed Chandler Bing's office with Chandler Bing😆😂

[@Skankhunt42....]

Ha! I didn't catch that till now xD

[@michaelelliott1212]

Toby LOL

[@Eldergodconsultant]

That’s my first time seeing him and then I heard him in Rick and Morty

[@brandoncaudill6864]

Am I the only one who was a fan back in his SNL days? One of the best straight men in the show's history. Was great at delivering dry humor and whenever everyone else was cracking up he always managed to stay in character. Basically, Chris Parnell is the anti-Jimmy Fallon.

[@dee_lulu]

You out it into words Omg Parnell is the anti-Fallon!

[@ericoliver1603]

exactly, also you're not the only one.

[@KaleLikesWaffles]

He has bars on Lazy Sunday

[@stereotypea123]

LOVED him on SNL, every time he was in a scene I knew I was probably going to laugh or at least be entertained by him if by no one else.

[@Bapuji42]

The Chronic-what?-cles of Narnia

[@ISBuckley8]

Most people know Chris Parnell because of SNL or Rick and Morty, but I remember when he was the narrator on the PBS Kids show Wordgirl (he was really funny on it too)

[@JackFoxtrotEDM]

Good... fucking... lord... you just unlocked a long forgotten memory inside me lmao

[@lakshd4302]

He was in Brooklyn 99 too

[@ajlogomanthecreepysusiefan5502]

WordGirl doesn’t get the attention it deserves, so overlooked. Chris Parnell is a legend…

[@rexhargrove5172]

His A.M. radio DJ character in Hot Rod was priceless

[@frankiewimbish1117]

Rex Hargrove a priceless movie

[@statusq1879]

I like to think a little bit of semen is blocking his urethra to allow two streams lmao

[@joeyvalentino7]

“I’m not saying that was sexy, but if the boner police are here. I demand a lawyer!”

[@MiladJPanah]

Wind Sound: "Looooooooser"

[@sebw89]

Almost did a spit take on that one :D

[@acenanu121]

i died laughing in that scene! HAHAHAHAHAHHA

[@rogernabatjr2561]

What? Hello?

[@cockad00dle]

He was also in the cowbell sketch on SNL as the lead singer of Blue Oyster Cult.

[@TitanicMustSink]

Hiring this man as Jerry feels like hiring Mila Kunis to voice Meg

[@katie2275]

He looks just like Jerry tho

[@skuzlord3940]

he's like if jerry if jerry was kinda cool

[@corbeau-_-]

what we get to see while he's on camera is also an act xD

[@actuallymichealafton8372]

True

[@JourneyToHealth-bq5uy]

It's refreshing to see people who are lucky to be born with such amazing gifts that can provide wonderful job security - ones in areas that they thorough enjoy - still can hold themselves to a certain higher standard despite their good fortune. Plus in this case, Chris Parnell gets all the credit for his very strong work ethic, so couldn't have happened to a nicer or more deserving person.

[@scottpanno]

He's starting to look like Ben Mendelsohn.

[@aussiejubes]

Yes lol

[@sprosonator]

......THANK YOU!!!

[@JR-kx3jr]

Which is funny, because Chris is actually a few years older.

[@TheSuburban33]

He is blessed with a soothing voice!

[@IAmFJ1]

He's adorable. And nice.

[@AJB9806]

I’m kind of obsessed with Chris Parnell? I’m kind of obsessed with Chris Parnell!

[@Shiva108]

is that a rethorical question?

[@Penguinssss]

Jayde Blackmar Edit that question mark into an exclamation point! Right meow!

[@AJB9806]

Penguinssss DONE!

[@Penguinssss]

Jayde Blackmar Excellent choice 😎Btw just subbed to you. Nice vocals!

[@AJB9806]

Penguinssss lol please don’t that was ages ago I don’t sound like that anymore

[@TurkGallant]

I'm very surprised these two don't know each other, and also surprised Chris' great work on SNL isn't mentioned at all here.

[@jonathanflores9874]

He is so cute. I always had a crush on him.

[@ozzstriker101]

So funny in Hot Rod. “Safely dry in the middle”

[@scarbourgeoisie]

Parnell's best bit on SNL was in the film short "Introducing the Mercury Mistress, the first car you can... ". Still makes me chuckle even after more than 20 years.

[@hung9839]

Y'all talking about Jerry, Cyril, and SNL among others but the Narrator on Wordgirl needs a mention as well! I've always enjoyed his interaction with the other characters in that cartoon and it took me a while to piece together that it was Parnell. His voice was perfect for how (lovingly) satirical the show was even though it was edutainment aimed for kids.

[@dalemcdaniel4703]

He is also the voice of Progressive Insurance Box.

[@farshadevil1]

Lazy Sunday, wake up in the late afternoon, call Parnell just to see how he's doing!

[@SittingOnAPorch]

Love Chris Parnell- Remember when he was Bob's best friend on Bob's Burgers? I hope that character comes back soon.

[@antotheja251]

1:06 'WE LOVE YOU JERRY SMITH!!!' I died XD same tho

[@censomh8446]

Seriously? Roiland had to pay that guy for the shout out clearly meant to embarrass him? Creep alert!!!!

[@GreenMM_11]

Germantown, Tennessee! Much love Chris ❤️❤️

[@heyheytaytay]

Wouldn't have recognized him without hearing Dr. Spaceman's voice.

[@shaunvictory1201]

Surpessive fire!!!!!

[@lbmclean]

he is a great comedic actor, not just a voice

[@Mondo_Monchi]

Honest to god didn't know that was Stephen's voice omfg I'm rewatching that episode now

[@dogwaffles]

He was also one of the voices of Professor Impossible on Venture Brothers

[@LisaWatsonFilm]

He's the best, love his voice so much and him on SNL

[@jonathanhuertas1977]

Is no one going to mention that he’s also the narrator in a lot of people’s childhood show “Wordgirl”?

[@CL0WN]

He reminds me of that teacher rin every 80s movie EVER..

[@TheWBWoman]

It's odd to see the grey hair because his face still looks so young. His face looks more like he's still in his 30's.

[@alexanderm.2845]

Dr. spaceman! One of my favorite tv characters of all time. Thank you, Chris, you were terrific in 30 rock!

[@Kinsey6King]

I’ve had a crush on him since forever.

[@Roy-G-Biv]

Beautiful head of hair that Chris has💙💙💙

[@magicknight13]

I don’t watch rick and morty but I do love Chris Parnell!!! One of my top ten favorite SNL cast members!

[@dnmoscato92]

You should watch Rick and Morty

[@mythoti]

Interdimensional Cable is breaking the 5th wall here 🤔

[@sayantikadar253]

Dang .I just can't stop imagining Jerry sitting here and speaking !🙏😂❤️

[@Sadfuzz]

He was always been one of my favorite SNL cast members.

[@zadegetsfaded]

MY MIND IS BLOWN GUYS HES THE PROGRESSIVE AUTO INSURANCE PAPER GUY LOL

[@carlosch92]

And the voice of so many PBS cartoons

[@mylight.]

he really does have a very nice voice

[@SusanVictoria]

Dr. Spaceman, you have my heart 🖤

[@TheReySkywalker]

Young Chris Parnell is suppppppeeeer cute

[@telectronix1368]

-suppppppeeeer- sooooooooooper

[@supraguy4694]

@@telectronix1368 I thought I was alone in being annoyed by shit like that

[@telectronix1368]

@@supraguy4694 You are seen. 😊

[@quackster8295]

This guy has one of the most epic voices ever

[@elliotlucassimmons5138]

He'll always be Leo Spaceman to me first and foremost XD Funniest side character of 30 Rock!

[@gavinmccrevan2486]

The Nazi Doctor?

[@Avenue72nd]

In a weird way I always found him attractive on SNL and he still is with the salt pepper hair..

[@rwmorey71]

I loved him as "Dr. Spaceman" on 30 Rock!

[@andrewroy9263]

Anyone else having trouble seeing him as anything other than Cyril? (I hope I spelled that correctly.)

[@pdkama]

Me 🙋. He's the wonderful Dr Spaceman

[@masterimbecile]

Nah he's Jerry.

[@GlobalGaming101]

I did. I've been watching Archer way before I got into Rick and Morty. Both are great shows.

[@Nick930]

Cyril is a way better character than Jerry so absolutely. "Oh.. mm.. it's stir-friday"

[@cdw442]

I hear jerry.

[@sterlingmaloryarcher6288]

I only know him as Cyril or Dr. Spaceman.

[@Richard_Nickerson]

Dr. Spaceman! Dr. Spaceman!

[@Lenn14]

The guy shouting we love you jerry smith was hilarious

[@drew1994]

Amazing voice. Talent + hard work

[@noname-cx7yz]

omg Chris Parnell from Wordgirl

[@framebrain]

Loved his work on SNL... particularly the "Don't Buy Stuff You Can't Afford" informercial. Glad the guy continues to do well.

[@mechanicaldavid4827]

Prepping for interview: NOBODY mention a decade of working on Archer. Stephen: On what now?

[@layne721]

to be fair, he is overshadowed by ALOT of great voice talent on Archer.

[@Autotrope]

He is a crucial part of the great voice talent on Archer though. Man, I just don't get why Rick & Morty got popular and why a clever show like Archer isn't. I get that Archer keeps changing its format but it's still as funny as ever and if anything that effectively *avoids* flanderization

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

Autotrope Yeah, Rick and Morty sucks, and Archer was the best show on television there for a little while, I don't get it either. I guess either a populace getting dumber and with shorter attention spans or the production teams knowing the right/wrong people or being strategically smarter/dumber.

[@sterlingmaloryarcher6288]

@@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney The first four seasons of Archer were epic.

[@stvp68]

One of SNL’s best actors

[@nissewahledow5114]

Whenever I like a voice actor I look for an interview with them. I've done this a hundred times, but with Parnell I just can't get it into my head. I'm mentally going "Jerry's talking, but that guys mouth is moving. Wth." Someone explain xD

[@DenderFriend]

I could see him playing the cool teacher/principal in a teen sitcom. And I so hope that whole "Cat voiced by Matthew Broderick" thing is real.

[@HadesGamer100]

Confused Ruby welp...it was amazing

[@DenderFriend]

@@HadesGamer100 I did not expect that he was describing the very next episode, honestly.

[@ToxicTony15]

He even looks like Jerry lol his character design can’t be a coincidence.

[@Buenomars]

And that alien was voiced by Taika Waititi.

[@c.o.n.collectingofnostalgi889]

Loved him on SNL sketch Dr Beaman's Office Test Results🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 We misplaced your baby

[@johntao6822]

More Cow Bell, my fave.

[@teyvang3953]

I love this man..... his work on SNL was awesome...

[@historyandmore9555]

He sounds so much like jerry its eerie, I want to call him dumb haha

[@TheRealMrLane]

Just type in Lazy Sunday in your search bar and thank me later🙌🏾💪🏾

[@eezyclsmooth9035]

Love this guy in everything he does, SNL, Anchorman 2, 30 Rock. Wish he was in more stuff, he is extremely talented.

[@JuICyBLiinGeR]

This needed to be at least 30 minutes longer... ...than the whole show.

[@erikalee9065]

I ❤ Chris Parnell!!!

[@twinpeaksfan929]

He has a very airline pilot quality to him.

[@dmeme195]

Lol that episode when him and that talking cat was at the beach and Jerry was like “ you got it J” kills me every time 😂😂

[@tominator3]

One of my favorite SNL cast members

[@nicekitty41]

his voice. i love you

[@Handle...This.]

So he's not pretending, he really is jerry 🤭😄🤣

[@optimusprime2105]

I cannot believe I am hearing Cyrill Figgis and jerry smith. his face I actually recognise from Brooklyn 99

[@christianthethomasandfrien8257]

1:06 WE LOVE YOU, JERRY SMITH!!!

[@GoogleIsAPieceOfShit2023]

Imagine a 3 year old with this voice 😂😂😂😂 Terrifying!!!

[@tylerhayes627]

Had no idea that was Colbert on that episode and right as he put up the pic I’m watching that exact scene on tv

[@currybread5298]

This voice makes me ascend

[@karenmoore5831]

My older brother was a DJ back when they played vinal records. Loved to go to work with him and watch him work. I learned so much from him about how to take care of my records, which I now play for my granddaughter!💕

[@SherlockHolmesFan_JB]

I grew up hearing him as the narrator from ‘WordGirl’ 😁💛

[@meatrubbingainsley9149]

Rick and Morty will never feel the same without this gentleman's voice even thought his character is the most hated.

[@epicon6]

Seen him a thousand times on SNL but only heard his name now for the first time.

[@TheBasher-_-]

Lol hes in everything I love Archer, 30 Rock, SNL, Rick and Morty and I've just learned his name aswell lol. Chris Parnell

[@DarthKross]

Loved him as the narrator from Word Girl

[@EzekielPrado]

Word girl and Rick and Morty 😂😂

[@selfdiscardedkingofruin7291]

Iconic voice and comedian

[@Kinsey6King]

Big Chris ! Woowoo!

[@swaxtastic]

Holy crap how have these two legends not crossed paths until now?

[@markgarcia8253]

If you close your eyes, Jerry is on the talk show with Stephen