Which emotion is voiced by Lewis Black?

Lewis Black voices Anger in Inside Out.

Anger is one of the five emotions managing Riley Andersen’s reactions from Headquarters. The character is short, red, and quick to flare up, often focusing on fairness, rules, and Riley’s frustrations. His explosive temper is visualized literally when flames shoot from the top of his head.

Lewis Black was a natural casting choice because his stand-up comedy is known for intense, exasperated rants. The filmmakers specifically associated his distinctive voice and performance style with Anger, turning a familiar comedic persona into one of Pixar’s central characters.

Anger is not simply an obstacle in Riley’s mind. Like the other emotions, he serves a protective function and tries to help Riley respond to situations that feel unjust or upsetting. A frequent mix-up is assigning Anger to another comedian in the cast; Bill Hader voices Fear, while Mindy Kaling voices Disgust and Phyllis Smith voices Sadness.