Phil LaMarr
The voice behind the stressed accountant who keeps Planet Express running smoothly.
Phil LaMarr voiced Hermes Conrad on Futurama, a role he originated as a main cast member. His performance as the Jamaican bureaucrat brought a distinctive blend of high-strung anxiety and deadpan authority to the Planet Express crew. LaMarr's work on the series spanned the original run, the four direct-to-video films (Bender's Big Score, The Beast with a Billion Backs, Bender's Game, Into the Wild Green Yonder), and the series' return in 2010.
- Character
- Hermes Conrad
- Role
- Voice Actor
- Affiliation
- Planet Express Crew
- Status
- Active Cast Member
Lore & Background
Phil LaMarr's portrayal of Hermes Conrad became synonymous with the character's identity, blending high-strung anxiety with deep loyalty. His vocal performance captured the unique cadence of a man obsessed with rules while working in an environment defined by chaos and absurdity. LaMarr reprised his role as Hermes Conrad in the Futurama films Bender's Big Score, The Beast with a Billion Backs, Bender's Game, Into the Wild Green Yonder, and upon the series return in 2010.
In Their Own Story
Hermes adjusted his tie, staring at the blinking red light on the clipboard. The paperwork for the warp drive inspection was overdue by three minutes. His fingers trembled slightly as he reached for the stamp. 'This is unacceptable,' he muttered, his voice tight with familiar anxiety. Outside the window, a spaceship drifted past silently. He took a deep breath, smoothing his suit jacket before stepping out to face the chaos.
Reader's Guide
Phil LaMarr was one of the original featured cast members on the sketch comedy television series Mad TV, where he stayed for five seasons. He decided to become a voice actor after joining MadTV. LaMarr's voice acting roles in animated series include Hermes Conrad in Futurama. He also voiced various other characters on Futurama. LaMarr reprised his role as Hermes Conrad in the Futurama films Bender's Big Score, The Beast with a Billion Backs, Bender's Game, Into the Wild Green Yonder, and upon the series return in 2010.
Did You Know?
- Phil LaMarr joined Mad TV in season 2 and stayed for five seasons, but was not part of the original featured cast that debuted in season 1.
- LaMarr had already done voice work before joining Mad TV, including on video games and other projects.
- He reprised his role as Hermes Conrad in all four Futurama films: Bender's Big Score, The Beast with a Billion Backs, Bender's Game, and Into the Wild Green Yonder.
- LaMarr also voiced various other characters on Futurama in addition to Hermes Conrad.
- He returned to voice Hermes Conrad when the series came back in 2010.
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