Azaria is also known for his live-action roles in feature films such as "The Birdcage" (1996), "Godzilla" (1998), "Mystery Men" (1999), "America's Sweethearts" (2001), "Shattered Glass" (2003), "Along Came Polly" (2004), "Run Fatboy Run" (2007), "" (2009), "The Smurfs" (2011), and "The Smurfs 2" (2013). He starred as the title character in "Brockmire" (2017–2020) and had recurring roles on the television series "Mad About You" and "Friends", as the title character in the drama series "Huff" (2004–2006), and appeared in the popular stage musical "Spamalot", for which he received a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical. Originally known as a comedic actor, he has also taken on more dramatic roles, including the TV films "Tuesdays With Morrie" (1999) and "Uprising" (2001).