Tony Hale is one of those actors you might not immediately recognize by name, but his comedic timing and range are undeniable. He’s popped up in some of the biggest shows and films over the years!
A Versatile Career
Hale started his career on stage. That's how he got his training, but that led to him having a spot in TV commercials which allowed him to gain experience to really boost his amazing skills and get his chance in more professional work.
One of his early breakout roles in the comedy TV series "Arrested Development", launched him into the spotlight as Buster Bluth.
Top Ten Roles
It's a fun fact! There are many big names. We made a list and it has a great mix of both television and movie roles to capture Hale's career!
1. Toy Story 4 (2019)
Hale took on the iconic character Forky in Toy Story 4!
- This was actually the biggest animated movie for him
- Toy Story 4 made a billion dollars!
What makes his character really stand out? Forky was brilliant, this spork created by Bonnie and it showed Hale had incredible skill. This was so amazing that he got a spin-off show on Disney+!
2. Veep (2012-2019)
He stepped away from pure comedy for something else! In the award-winning TV series Veep, he became Gary Walsh, the perfect aide! This showed his incredible talent to not just do humor, but truly impressive character performances. He received a whopping four Emmy nominations, winning two awards!
3. Arrested Development (2003-2019)
Hale was already making a name for himself as Buster Bluth in Arrested Development!
- It's one of those cult classics
- This show was often almost canceled because it got canceled a couple of times before ending up being successful and well-received!
- He earned three SAG nominations, although not individual ones.
4. The Mysterious Benedict Society (2021-2022)
Hale had another incredible gig! He's truly one of the best! Here he got to play twin brothers! Mr. Benedict and Dr. Curtain in The Mysterious Benedict Society.
- He was fantastic!
- Won an Emmy Award in 2023
5. Harley Quinn (2019-Present)
This is probably a surprise! voice acting might be Hale's best gig!
He voices Doctor Psycho and Felix Faust in this critically-acclaimed DC animated series, another cool opportunity! Even if it was just one season, he is beloved by all the fans! This was another huge accomplishment!
6. Being the Ricardos (2021)
Tony Hale showed that his acting prowess stretched beyond comedies!
He even took a look at reality. Playing a producer for "I Love Lucy," in this Amazon biopic gave a lot to explore in his performance!
- Kidman won a Golden Globe!
- This got three Oscar nominations!
7. A Series of Unfortunate Events (2018-2019)
Tony Hale did some great work and fans might recognize this title for a special reason!
- This was a series adaptation that became well known on Netflix!
- He played a minor role! His character, Jerome Squalor was a great character but only in four episodes.
8. Chuck (2008-2010)
His character, Emmett Milbarge was one to never forget, although this role didn't gain much attention at the time of its initial release, Hale's role as a somewhat antagonist had lots of fun moments.
9. Hocus Pocus 2 (2022)
What a fun spooky movie. Here we got to see some classic characters but he took on two different roles in this beloved sequel on Disney+ which gave him lots to show fans! There is just so much in store, even getting to play descendants of one another!
10. Inside Out 2 (2024)
What can we expect? There are two awesome Pixar projects and this time we get Tony Hale voice acting skills once again to shine!
- This is going to be the biggest animated release ever!
- The sequel really was made popular even though Mindy Kaling and Bill Hader left this one and Hale had to really come into his own.
From comedy to voice acting and everything in between! Tony Hale's versatility and natural charm are undeniable! From those small, unexpected roles to big blockbuster animated projects, and incredible, iconic roles. His range truly makes his performances stand out!
