Futurama's Zapp Branigan is a cowardly braggart who has somehow become a captain for the DOOP.
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Originally, his voice was to be provided by Phil Hartman.
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Sadly, Phil was killed by his wife before production on the show began. After the tragedy, voice actor Billy West stepped in, doing a Phil Hartman impersonation as a tribute.
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