Who voices Chet in Bob's Burgers? Here’s where you’ve seen the actor before

Bob's Burgers, the animated sitcom, features the Belcher family owning a struggling burger restaurant. Bob Belcher is a passionate chef, somehow trying to keep the business alive. Linda, his wife, who is optimistic and has been supporting him emotionally. Tina, Gene, and Louise are his kids who bring their own oddball energy. Their schemes to make the restaurant work lead to some hilarious moments, making the viewers smile.

Besides, their restaurant is a storage unit owned by Chet. In Bob's Burgers, Chet appears in season 3's episode 9 for once, portrayed as a quirky man who claims he was once a mannequin and now lives as a human being. He eventually bonds with Bob. Zach Galifianakis is behind bringing the character alive on screen. Zach has voiced Chet, bringing his signature mix of awkward sincerity and deadpan delivery.

Read on to know more about the actor, his notable roles before his feature in Bob's Burgers.

Who voices Chet in Bob’s Burgers? Zach Galifianakis's notable projects

Zachary Knight “Zach” Galifianakis is a well-known stand-up comic and actor. His absurd comedic style and offbeat humor are something that made him a perfect fit to voice a character like Chet in Bob's Burgers.

"My name's Chet. Uh, short for Chester, long for Ch. That's my little joke.", Chet introduces himself in Bob's Burgers.

He was recognized through stand-up comedy initially while being part of the Comedy Central Presents special. His unconventional style is what sets him apart from other comedians. His breakthrough role was as Alan Garner in The Hangover trilogy. His portrayal of Alan's personality became iconic and turned Galifianakis into a mainstream star.

He also appeared in films like Due Date alongside Robert Downey Jr., playing another emotionally unpredictable and complex character. Character-driven comedy became his strength, and he starred in the FX black comedy show Baskets in 2016 on television. Chip Baskets, his character, was a clown who was struggling with identity, artistic purpose, and Dale, his twin brother. Dale is shown to be aggressive and hypermasculine and poses challenges for Chip. This role further defined Zach's dramatic range, which is beyond broad comedy.

Here is when Zach Galifianakis reached the peak of his lifetime career, before his role in Bob's Burgers

Zach then started to explore more sides and appeared as himself in Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis (2008–2018). However, this time, he is portrayed as a rude and socially inept interviewer who asks celebrities painfully awkward questions. This show cemented his reputation for anti-comedy and also became a cult hit.

He has also been part of some movies, such as Birdman, which came out in 2014. He played the character of Jake, who is a Broadway producer trying to keep his stage production financially stable while managing volatile artistic egos. This role blows away little doubt that remained about his dramatic ability being a stand-up comic turned actor.

Another project where the actor shared credits, and the film was ahead of its hit, is The Campaign. By this time, Zach has proven his craft and has a fanbase.

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All of these roles and various experiences made him well-suited for voicing Chet in Bob's Burgers, and the kind of persona and gravitas he brings to the role truly enhances the experience of the animated character.

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