List of The Simpsons cast members

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Four of the six main cast members attend a ceremony in 2009, left to right; Nancy Cartwright (Bart), Yeardley Smith (Lisa), Dan Castellaneta (Homer) and Julie Kavner (Marge). Simpsons voice actors.jpg
Four of the six main cast members attend a ceremony in 2009, left to right; Nancy Cartwright (Bart), Yeardley Smith (Lisa), Dan Castellaneta (Homer) and Julie Kavner (Marge).

The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom that includes six main voice actors and numerous regular cast and recurring guest stars. The principal cast consists of Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria and Harry Shearer. Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille, Maggie Roswell, Chris Edgerly, Eric Lopez, Alex Désert, Kevin Michael Richardson, Jenny Yokobori, Kimberly D. Brooks, Dawnn Lewis, Tony Rodriguez, Melanie Minichino, Jonathan Lipow, and Grey DeLisle have appeared as supporting cast members, along with former supporting cast members Russi Taylor, Karl Wiedergott, Marcia Mitzman Gaven, Doris Grau, Susan Blu, Jo Ann Harris, and Christopher Collins. Repeat guest cast members include Marcia Wallace, Phil Hartman, Jon Lovitz, Joe Mantegna, Frank Welker, Kelsey Grammer and Albert Brooks. [1] With the exception of "Old Money", episode credits list only the voice actors, and not the characters they voice.

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Both Fox and the production crew wanted to keep their identities secret during the early seasons and closed most of the recording sessions while refusing to publish photos of the recording artists. [2] The network eventually revealed which roles each actor performed in the episode "Old Money", because the producers said the voice actors should receive credit for their work. [3] Every main cast member has won an Emmy for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance. Shearer was the last cast member to win, receiving his award in 2014 for the episode "Four Regrettings and a Funeral." [4] Castellaneta and Azaria have won four, while Kavner, Cartwright, Smith, Shearer, Wallace, Grammer, and guest star Jackie Mason have each won one. [5]

Regular cast

Background

Hank Azaria has been a part of the Simpsons regular voice cast since the second season. Hankazaria05.jpg
Hank Azaria has been a part of the Simpsons regular voice cast since the second season.
Harry Shearer was the most recent principal cast member to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance. Harryshearer.jpg
Harry Shearer was the most recent principal cast member to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance.
Marcia Wallace appeared regularly as Edna Krabappel until her death in 2013. Marcia Wallace at 47th Emmy Awards.jpg
Marcia Wallace appeared regularly as Edna Krabappel until her death in 2013.
Kelsey Grammer voices Sideshow Bob. Kelsey Grammer May 2010 (cropped).jpg
Kelsey Grammer voices Sideshow Bob.
Jan Hooks played Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon. Jan Hooks.jpg
Jan Hooks played Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon.
Maurice LaMarche has appeared in several minor roles. Maurice LaMarche.jpg
Maurice LaMarche has appeared in several minor roles.

Castellaneta and Kavner were asked to voice the lead roles of Homer and Marge Simpson as they were regular cast members of The Tracey Ullman Show on which The Simpsons shorts appeared. [6] [7] Cartwright auditioned for the part of Lisa, but found that Lisa was simply described as the "middle child" and at the time did not have much personality. She then became more interested in the role of Bart, so Simpsons creator Matt Groening let her try out for that part instead, and upon hearing her read, he gave her the job on the spot. [8] Smith had initially been asked by casting director Bonita Pietila to audition for the role of Bart, but Pietila then realised that Smith's voice was too high, [9] [10] Smith was given the role of Lisa instead. [11] When the show was commissioned for a full half-hour series, Shearer joined the cast and performed multiple roles. Groening and Sam Simon asked Shearer to join the cast as they were fans of his radio show. [12] Azaria was only a guest actor in the first season, but became permanent in season 2. [13] He first appeared in "Some Enchanted Evening", rerecording Christopher Collins's lines as Moe Szyslak. In 2001, Groening remarked that he still considered Azaria the "new guy." [14]

Up until 1998, the six main actors were paid $30,000 per episode. In 1998 they were then involved in a pay dispute in which Fox threatened to replace them with new actors and went as far as preparing for casting of new voices. However, the issue was soon resolved and from 1998 to 2004, they were paid $125,000 per episode. In 2004, the voice actors intentionally skipped several table reads, demanding they be paid $360,000 per episode. [15] The strike was resolved a month later [16] and until 2008 they earned something between $250,000 [17] and $360,000 per episode. [18] In 2008, production for the twentieth season was put on hold due to new contract negotiations with the voice actors, who wanted a "healthy bump" in salary to an amount close to $500,000 per episode. [18] The dispute was soon resolved, and the actors' salary was raised to $400,000 per episode. [19]

In 2011, Fox announced that, due to financial difficulties, they were unable to continue to produce The Simpsons under its current contract and that unless there were pay cuts, the show could end. [20] For the negotiations, the studio requested that the cast members accept a 45% cut of their salaries so that more seasons could be produced after season 23, or else that season would be the last. [21] In the end, the studio and the actors reached a deal, in which the actors would take a pay cut of 30%, down to just over $300,000 per episode, prolonging the show to its 30th season. [22] As well as the actors, everybody involved in the show took a pay cut. [23]

Main cast

Dan Castellaneta [24] Homer Simpson Grampa Simpson Krusty the Clown Barney Gumble
Groundskeeper Willie Mayor Quimby Santa's Little Helper [B] Hans Moleman
Sideshow Mel Itchy Squeaky Voiced Teen Gil Gunderson
Blue Haired Lawyer Rich Texan Kodos Louie
Arnie Pye Bill Mr. Teeny Scott Christian
Charlie Gary Captain Lance Murdock Mr. Prince
Yes Guy Jake the Barber Poochie Leopold
Rabbi Krustofski [A] Frankie the Squealer Coach Lugash Jack Marley
Julie Kavner [25] Marge Simpson Patty Bouvier Selma Bouvier
Jacqueline Bouvier Sideshow Mel's wifeGreat Mom
Nancy Cartwright [26] Bart Simpson Maggie Simpson [27] Nelson Muntz Ralph Wiggum
Kearney Todd Flanders Rod Flanders Database
Richard Lewis Clark Nahasapeemapetilon octuplets Brittany Brockman (daughter of Kent Brockman)
Yeardley Smith [28] Lisa Simpson Maggie Simpson [29] Eliza Simpson
Angelica Button Grandma FlandersCecile Shapiro
Hank Azaria [30] Moe Szyslak Chief Wiggum Apu Nahasapeemapetilon Carl Carlson
Comic Book Guy Lou Prof. Frink Cletus Spuckler
Superintendent Chalmers Snake Jailbird Captain Horatio McCallister Kirk Van Houten
Wiseguy Bumblebee Man Luigi Risotto Old Jewish Man
Disco Stu Dr. Nick Riviera Duffman Drederick Tatum
Julio Johnny Tightlips Coach Krupt Doug
Chase/Pyro Legs Akira Frank Grimes
Gunter "Just Stamp the Ticket" Man The VeterinarianKhlav Kalash Vendor
Harry Shearer [31] Mr. Burns Waylon Smithers Ned Flanders Principal Skinner
Lenny Leonard Kent Brockman Reverend Lovejoy Dr. Hibbert
Otto Mann Jasper Beardley Scratchy Rainier Wolfcastle/McBain
Eddie Dewey Largo Judge Snyder Kang
Marty Dr. Marvin Monroe God George H. W. Bush
Herman Dave Shutton Dr. J. Loren Pryor Sanjay Nahasapeemapetilon
Cesar Tom Brokaw Principal Dondelinger Benjamin
Richard Nixon Ronald Reagan Legs Radioactive Man
Jebediah Springfield Mr. Bouvier Ernst Nedward Flanders Sr.

Other regular cast

ActorCharacter(s)
Pamela Hayden [32]
(1989–2025)		 Milhouse Van Houten Jimbo Jones Rod Flanders
Todd Flanders Janey Powell Sarah Wiggum
Malibu Stacy Patches Ruth Powers
Wendell Borton Lewis Richard
Lois Pennycandy Mona Simpson Dolph
Amber Simpson Allison Taylor Capri Flanders
Miss Springfield Weasle Ham
Tress MacNeille [33]
(1990–present)		 Agnes Skinner Dolph Brandine Spuckler
Lindsey Naegle Crazy Cat Lady Cookie Kwan
Bernice Hibbert Mrs. Muntz Mrs. Glick
Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon Lunchlady Doris [C] Shauna
Miss Springfield Ms. Albright Boobarella
Opal Kumiko Nakamura Gino Terwilliger
Poor Violet Ginger Flanders Brunella Pommelhorst
Jenny Yokobori
(2021–present)		Kumiko NakamuraYokobori replaced MacNeille in response to the George Floyd protests in 2020. [34]
Karl Wiedergott [35]
(1998–2010)		 Legs Bill Clinton Jimmy Carter
Michael Jackson Kermit the Frog Ned Flanders (one episode)
Maggie Roswell [35] [E]
(1990–1999, 2002–present)		 Maude Flanders Helen Lovejoy Elizabeth Hoover
Luann Van Houten Princess Kashmir Mary Bailey
Lewis Clark Richard Martha Quimby
Mona Simpson Sylvia Winfield Strawberry
Russi Taylor [35]
(1990–2019)		 Martin Prince Sherri Terri
Üter Zörker Wendell Borton Lewis
Alex Désert
(2020–present) [36] 		Carl Carlson Lou Alex took over the roles of Carl and Lou, starting with the thirty-second season.
Chris Edgerly [37] [38]
(2011–present)		Various characters
Kevin Michael Richardson
(2009–present) [39] 		Dr. Hibbert Judge Snyder Richardson takes over the roles of Dr. Hibbert and Judge Snyder, starting with the thirty-second season. Prior to this, he voiced various minor characters.
Doris Grau
(1991–1997)		 Lunchlady Doris [35] Various minor characters
Grey DeLisle
(2019–present)		 Martin Prince Sherri Terri
DeLisle takes over the roles of Martin Prince, Sherri and Terri starting with the thirty-first season.
Dawnn Lewis
(2017–present)		Bernice HibbertLewis takes over the role of Bernice Hibbert, starting with the thirty-second season.
Marcia Mitzman Gaven
(1999–2002)		Maude FlandersHelen LovejoyElizabeth Hoover [35] [40]
Jo Ann Harris
(1989–1992)		Various characters [41] [42] [43]
Christopher Collins [44]
(1989–1990)		Mr. BurnsAmerica's Most Armed and Dangerous Host
Susan Blu
(1990)		Various characters
Eric Lopez
(2020–present)		 Bumblebee Man Lopez takes over the role of Bumblebee Man, starting with the thirty-second season.
Tony Rodriguez
(2021–present)		 Julio Rodriguez takes over the role of Julio, starting with the thirty-second season.
Kimberly D. Brooks
(2021–present)		 Lewis Brooks takes over the role of Lewis, starting with the thirty-second season.
Jonathan Lipow
(2022–present)		Various animals
Melanie Minichino
(2021–present)		Various characters

Recurring guest voices

EpisodesActorCharacter(s)Notes
179 Marcia Wallace [45]
(1990–2013, 2018–2019, 2021)		 Edna Krabappel Following Wallace's death in 2013, Edna Krabappel was retired from the show.
52 Phil Hartman
(1991–1998)		 Troy McClure Lionel Hutz Following Hartman's death in 1998, McClure and Hutz were retired from the show. [46]
Fat Tony (one episode)Other one-time roles [47]
44 Joe Mantegna
(1991–present)		 Fat Tony [48] Mantegna has appeared since 1991. [48]
29 Maurice LaMarche
(1995, 2006–2018, 2021, 2023)		 Cap'n Crunch Toucan Sam LaMarche has appeared in several minor roles since 1995. [49]
Various other characters [49]
21 Frank Welker
(1991–2002, 2014)		 Santa's Little Helper Snowball II Made numerous guest appearances between 1991 and 2002. Dan Castellaneta now provides the voices after Welker left the show, having asked for a raise because the voices were hurting his throat. [50]
Various other animals [35]
25 Kelsey Grammer
(1990–present)		 Sideshow Bob [47] Grammer has appeared since 1990. [47]
20 Jon Lovitz
(1991–present)		 Artie Ziff Professor LombardoLovitz has appeared in several episodes since 1991. [49]
Aristotle Amadopolis Jay Sherman
Llewellyn Sinclair and Mrs. SinclairEnrico Irritazio [49]
9 Jane Kaczmarek
(2001–2022)		 Judge Constance Harm [49] Kaczmarek has appeared as Judge Harm since 2001. [49]
9 Albert Brooks
(1990–2023)		 Hank Scorpio Jacques "Brunswick"Brooks has appeared as one-time characters in several episodes since 1990. [51]
Cowboy Bob Brad Goodman
Tab Spangler [51] Russ Cargill
11 Glenn Close
(1995–2021)		 Mona Simpson [49] Close has appeared as Homer's mother Mona since 1995. The character was killed off in 2008, but has made several appearances in flashbacks since then.
12 Jackie Mason
(1991–2022)		 Rabbi Krustofski [49] Mason first appeared as Krusty's father, Rabbi Krustofski, in 1991. The character was killed off in 2014. Dan Castellaneta voiced the character in several episodes.
6 Jan Hooks
(1997–2002)		 Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon [49] Hooks was the original voice of Manjula, and portrayed her between 1997 and 2002. Tress MacNeille currently voices Manjula.
4 Stephen Hawking
(1999–2010)		 Himself [49] Hawking has made the most appearances of all the guest stars who have appeared as themselves on the show.

Awards and nominations

YearActorAwardCategoryRoleEpisodeResult
1992 Nancy Cartwright Primetime Emmy Award Outstanding Voice-over PerformanceBart Simpson"Separate Vocations"Won [52]
1992 Dan Castellaneta Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Voice-over PerformanceHomer Simpson"Lisa's Pony"Won [52]
1992 Julie Kavner Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Voice-over PerformanceMarge Simpson"I Married Marge"Won [52]
1992 Jackie Mason Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Voice-over PerformanceRabbi Hyman Krustofski"Like Father, Like Clown"Won [52]
1992 Yeardley Smith Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Voice-over PerformanceLisa Simpson"Lisa the Greek"Won [52]
1992 Marcia Wallace Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Voice-over PerformanceEdna Krabappel"Bart the Lover"Won [52]
1993Dan CastellanetaPrimetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Voice-over PerformanceHomer Simpson"Mr. Plow"Won [53]
1995Nancy Cartwright Annie Award Voice Acting in the Field of AnimationBart Simpson"Radio Bart"Won [54]
1997 Maggie Roswell Annie AwardBest Voice Acting by a Female PerformerShary Bobbins"Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(Annoyed Grunt)cious"Nominated [55]
1998 Hank Azaria Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Voice-over PerformanceApu NahasapeemapetilonWon [56]
2001 Hank AzariaPrimetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Voice-over PerformanceVarious"Worst Episode Ever"Won [57]
2003 Hank AzariaPrimetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Voice-over PerformanceVarious"Moe Baby Blues"Won [58]
2004 Dan CastellanetaPrimetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Voice-over PerformanceVarious Characters"Today I am A Clown"Won [59]
2006 Kelsey Grammer Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Voice-over PerformanceSideshow Bob"The Italian Bob"Won [60]
2007Julie KavnerAnnie AwardBest Voice Acting in an Animated FeatureMarge Simpson The Simpsons Movie Nominated [61]
2009Hank AzariaPrimetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Voice-over PerformanceMoe Szyslak"Eeny Teeny Maya Moe"Nominated [62]
2009Dan CastellanetaPrimetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Voice-over PerformanceHomer Simpson"Father Knows Worst"Won [63]
2009 Harry Shearer Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Voice-over PerformanceMr. Burns, Smithers,
Kent Brockman and Lenny		"The Burns and the Bees"Nominated [62]
2010Hank AzariaPrimetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Voice-over PerformanceMoe Szyslak, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon"Moe Letter Blues"Nominated [64]
2010Dan CastellanetaPrimetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Voice-over PerformanceHomer Simpson, Grampa Simpson"Thursday with Abie"Nominated [64]
2011Dan CastellanetaPrimetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Voice-over PerformanceHomer Simpson, Barney Gumble, Krusty, Louie"Donnie Fatso"Nominated [65]
2012Hank AzariaPrimetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Voice-over PerformanceMoe Szyslak, Duffman, Mexican Duffman, Carl, Comic Book Guy, Chief Wiggum"Moe Goes from Rags to Riches"Nominated [66]
2014Harry ShearerPrimetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Character Voice-Over PerformanceKent Brockman, Mr. Burns, Smithers"Four Regrettings and a Funeral"Won [66]
2015Dan CastellanetaPrimetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Character Voice-Over PerformanceHomer Simpson"Bart's New Friend"Nominated [66]
2015Hank AzariaPrimetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Character Voice-Over PerformanceMoe Szyslak, Pedicab Driver"The Princess Guide"Won [66]
2015 Tress MacNeille Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Character Voice-Over PerformanceLaney Fontaine, Shauna, Mrs. Muntz"My Fare Lady"Nominated [66]
2017Nancy CartwrightPrimetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Character Voice-Over PerformanceBart Simpson"Looking for Mr. Goodbart"Nominated [66]
2018Dan CastellanetaPrimetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Character Voice-Over PerformanceHomer Simpson, Krusty the Clown, Groundskeeper Willie, Sideshow Mel"Fears of a Clown"Nominated [66]
2019Hank AzariaPrimetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Character Voice-Over PerformanceMoe Szyslak, Carl, Duffman, Kirk"From Russia Without Love"Nominated [66]
2020Hank AzariaPrimetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Character Voice-Over PerformanceProfessor Frink, Moe, Chief Wiggum, Carl, Cletus, Kirk, Sea Captain"Frinkcoin"Nominated [66]
2020Nancy CartwrightPrimetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Character Voice-Over PerformanceBart Simpson, Nelson, Ralph, Todd"Better Off Ned"Nominated [66]
2024Hank AzariaPrimetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Character Voice-Over PerformanceMoe Szyslak"Cremains of the Day"Nominated [66]

Notes

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<i>The Simpsons</i> season 1 Season of television series

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<i>The Simpsons</i> season 14 Season of television series

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<i>The Simpsons</i> season 6 Season of television series

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<i>The Simpsons</i> season 5 Season of television series

The fifth season of the American animated sitcom The Simpsons aired on Fox from September 30, 1993 to May 19, 1994. The showrunner for the fifth production season was David Mirkin who executive produced 20 episodes, with the season being produced by Gracie Films and 20th Century Fox Television. Al Jean and Mike Reiss executive produced the remaining two, which were both hold overs that were produced for the previous season. The season contains some of the series' most acclaimed and popular episodes, including "Cape Feare", "Lisa vs. Malibu Stacy", "Homer Goes to College", "Deep Space Homer", and "Rosebud". It also includes the 100th episode, "Sweet Seymour Skinner's Baadasssss Song". The season was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards and won an Annie Award for Best Animated Television Program as well as an Environmental Media Award and a Genesis Award. The DVD box set was released in Region 1 on December 21, 2004, Region 2 on March 21, 2005, and Region 4 on March 23, 2005.

<i>The Simpsons</i> season 4 Season of television series

The fourth season of the American animated sitcom The Simpsons aired on Fox from September 24, 1992 to May 13, 1993. It premiered with "Kamp Krusty". The showrunners for the fourth production season were Al Jean and Mike Reiss, with the season being produced by Gracie Films and 20th Century Fox Television. The aired season contained two episodes which were hold-over episodes from season three, which Jean and Reiss also ran. Following the end of the production of the season, Jean, Reiss and most of the original writing staff left the show. The season was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards and Dan Castellaneta would win one for his performance as Homer in "Mr. Plow". The fourth season was released on DVD in Region 1 on June 15, 2004, Region 2 on August 2, 2004, and in Region 4 on August 25, 2004.

<i>The Simpsons</i> season 3 Season of television series

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<i>The Simpsons</i> (franchise) American animated comedy franchise

The Simpsons is an American animated comedy franchise whose eponymous family consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. The Simpsons were created by cartoonist Matt Groening for a series of animated shorts that debuted on The Tracey Ullman Show on Fox on April 19, 1987. After a three-season run, the sketch was developed into The Simpsons, a half-hour prime time show that was an early hit for Fox, becoming the first Fox series to land in the Top 30 ratings in a season (1989–1990). The popularity of The Simpsons has made it a billion-dollar merchandising and media franchise. Alongside the television series, the characters of the show have been featured in a variety of media, including books, comic books, a magazine, musical releases, and video games.

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