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Carey Means, the voice of Frylock on Adult Swim’s cult classic Aqua Teen Hunger Force, revealed on June 2 that he and his wife Leah Levin Means are facing homelessness after their rent increased and they ran out of savings.
Quick Facts
- Carey Means announced homelessness on Facebook on June 2, 2026
- He voiced Frylock across 143 episodes of Aqua Teen Hunger Force
- A 2022 heart-related emergency contributed to financial hardship
- The couple is selling handmade plushies and autographed prints to raise funds
The Facebook Announcement and Current Situation
Carey Means posted directly to his Facebook account with an urgent plea: “Homeless! Please help!! Our rent went up, and we have to move. We have no money and no credit.” The post included links to CashApp and PayPal donation options.
The voice actor and his wife have been struggling financially since 2022, when Means suffered a heart-related health emergency. Two separate GoFundMe campaigns—one launched in 2025 and another in February 2026—remain unfunded, according to Consequence of Sound.
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To generate income, Leah has been handcrafting autographed prints and plushies of Aqua Teen characters, which they sell through their official website. Carey also offers personalized video messages through Cameo, with appearances priced at $65 each.
A Broader Pattern in Voice Acting
The Means family’s situation reflects a troubling trend among voice actors from beloved animated shows. C. Martin Croker, who voiced characters on both Space Ghost: Coast to Coast and Aqua Teen Hunger Force, died in debt at age 54. Andy Merrill, the voice of Brak on Space Ghost: Coast to Coast, was working as an Amazon delivery driver just two years ago, though he has since returned to voice work on projects like Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake and Kiff.
Industry compensation for voice actors on Adult Swim shows has historically been low, a pattern that has left several performers in financial distress over the years.
Means’ Career and Legacy
Carey Means became the iconic voice of Frylock—the deadpan, sarcastic talking box of french fries—across 143 episodes of Aqua Teen Hunger Force. He also made voice appearances on other Adult Swim shows including Sealab 2021 and The Brak Show. His most recent credit was voicing The Haggis in the 2026 independent feature Oldburgh.
Fans of the cult classic show have begun rallying behind Means, with many expressing support on social media. Those wishing to help can purchase merchandise or Cameo appearances through his official website at careymeansfrylock.com.
Sources
- Consequence of Sound — Reported the Facebook announcement, details of the 2022 heart emergency, the couple’s sales of handmade merchandise, and the 143-episode count
- Happy Mag — Covered the homelessness announcement, the GoFundMe campaigns, and the broader pattern of financial hardship among Adult Swim voice actors
- Complex — Reported on the Facebook plea and financial distress
- Yahoo Entertainment — Confirmed the announcement and donation links shared in the post
