Professor Hubert Farnsworth
Professor Hubert Farnsworth is the extremely elderly proprietor of the Planet Express delivery service in the animated television series Futurama. The only living relative of Philip J. Fry, (he is his great, great... nephew---the descendent of Phillip's only sibling and brother, Yancy Fry) the Professor is pushing the limits of even 31st century old age at about 160.
Character
The Professor roughly amounts to a mad scientist. He has taught at Mars University, and worked for Mom Corp, but currently invents ridiculous devices and comes up with even more ridiculous missions for his crew. Some of his inventions end up threatening the fate of the universe; others are used to secure it. Some notable gadgets include the Thinglonger, the Smelloscope, and the What-If Machine. Whilst at Mom Corp, he fell in love with the evil overlord CEO, Mom.
The Professor is characterized by his catch-phrase "Good news everyone!" frequently followed by very bad news; often one of his semi-suicide missions.
Cubert
Hubert cloned himself in the early 2990's. The product, his son Cubert, is less enthusiastic about taking over the Professor's work when he's gone. Cubert goes to school with Hermes' son Dwight.
Production
Professor Farnsworth is voiced by Billy West, who also voices Fry, Dr. Zoidberg and Captain Zapp Brannigan. He is probably named after Philo Farnsworth, inventor of television.
Referenced By
Futurama (animated series) | Philip J. Fry | Phillip J. Fry | Zapp Brannigan
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