Zoidberg
| Zoidberg | |
|---|---|
| Futurama character | |
| First appearance | "The Series Has Landed" (1999) |
| Created by | Matt Groening David X. Cohen |
| Designed by | Matt Groening |
| Voiced by | Billy West |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | John A. Zoidberg |
| Species | Decapodian |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Staff doctor at the Planet Express delivery company. |
| Significant other | Candy Marianne |
| Relatives | Harold Zoid (uncle) |
| Origin | Decapod 10 |
Dr. Johnathan Alfred Zoidberg, often referred to as John A. Zoidberg, or simply Zoidberg is a fictional character from the American animated series Futurama. He is a Decapodian, a crustacean-like species of alien, who works as the staff doctor for Planet Express, despite his woeful understanding of human physiology and questionable credentials. His character sharply contrasts with the typical image of a doctor as a wealthy and respected professional. For example, Zoidberg is extremely incompetent and lives in a dumpster.
Zoidberg is voiced by Billy West, who performs the character with a Yiddish-inflected accent inspired by actors George Jessel and Lou Jacobi.