The first episode of the world-famous animated series "The Simpsons" was filmed back in 1987. It became a full-fledged series in 1989, when the first season, consisting of 13 series, was shown on television. To date, more than 600 episodes have been shot, as well as one full-length film. Of course, many fans would be interested to know whose voices have long been beloved characters speak, both main and secondary. First, let’s tell you who voiced the Simpsons - the main characters.
In whose voice Homer speaks
Of course, the main character is the head of the family - a lazy, awkward and not too smart fat man. So who is voicing Homer Simpson? This is Dan Castellaneta - a famous American actor. He became famous not so much for playing in films as for voicing the characters in cartoons and animated series. For example, his voice is spoken by characters in the animated series Back to the Future, Kim Five-plus, as well as in the animated films Peter Pen 2, Futurama: The Beast with a Million Spins, Return of Jafar, and many others. In addition, he plays in the films "Fantastic Four" (2015), "K-9: Dog Work", "Client" and others.
Surely viewers who are interested in voicing the Simpsons will be curious to learn that Dan Castellaneta speaks in the most popular animated series not only for Homer, but also for his dad Abraham Simpson, Clown Krasti and a number of episodic characters.
Whose voice is Marge talking to?
Now let's talk about who voiced Marge Simpson. After much deliberation, Julia Kavner, an American actress who starred in dozens of lesser-known films, was chosen for this role. It was the scoring of Marge that brought her worldwide popularity. However, the voice of Julia Kavner "lit up" in the animated series "The Lion King 3". She also worked on the movie "Dr. Dolittle," where she voiced the dove. She starred in the TV series "The Family" and the films "Revenge of the Stepford Wives", "Bad Medicine", "Radio Days", "Forget Paris" and several others.
In addition to Marge Simpson, Julia voices her entire family - two twin sisters, Patty and Selma, and their mother Jacqueline. And he does it expertly. Without knowing this fact, it is difficult to guess that one person speaks for these four characters. But Julia practically does not engage in voicing episodic characters.
Who speaks for Bart
For many years, there have been disputes between fans of the animated series about who the main character is - Homer or still his son Bart - a loser, a bully and a daredevil. The question remains open, it is extremely difficult to answer. But you can easily say who voiced Bart Simpson. Suddenly, a woman speaks his voice - Nancy Cartwright. However, she voices not only Bart, but also many other boys in the series - Ralph Wiggum, Todd Flanders, Nelson Manz and several others. Even the sounds that Maggie Simpson makes while sucking a dummy are also made by Nancy.
She also appeared in a number of other cartoons and animated series that were released from the beginning of the 1980s to the present: Earth until the Beginning of Time, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, The Nutty, The Lion King, The Family Guy, "Pinky and Brain" and many others. But with the films she did not work out. She managed to star in only a few secondary or episodic roles.
Who owns the voice of Lisa
The intelligence and conscience of the Simpsons family, of course, is Lisa. Therefore, telling who voiced the Simpsons, one can not help but mention her. After a series of castings for this role, Yardley Smith was chosen. She does not voice other characters in the animated series.
But she managed to achieve serious popularity in the cinema, starring in a number of films: “City dudes,” “It never gets better,” “Maximum acceleration,” “Help us heaven,” “The Legend of Billy Jean,” “Toys” and others. Also, the voice of Yardley Smith can be heard when watching the animated film "We're Back! Dinosaur Story."
Minor Characters
Now you know who the Simpsons are voicing. But surely a true fan of the animated series will be interested to know about who worked hard so that other characters would gain voice, without which Springfield would never become so beloved and popular.
For example, Hank Azaria speaks for Mo Sislac, Apu Nahasapimapetilon, Clancy Wiggum and some other residents of Springfield.
Without Harry Shearer, Montgomery Burns, Ned Flanders, Seymour Skinner, Smithers, Dr. Hibbert and some others would remain voiceless.
Also in the animated series quite often various famous personalities appear - from scientists, writers and astronauts to athletes and singers. It is no coincidence that the Simpsons received an Oscar for the maximum number of invited stars. Some of the most famous include: Leonard Nimoy, Buzz Aldrin, Patrick Stewart, Paul McCartney, Stephen Hawking, Michael Jackson, Lucy Lawless, Reese Witherspoon, Ronaldo and many others. They were voiced by real prototypes. Even the Prime Minister of Great Britain, Tony Blair, took a few minutes in his busy schedule to write down the necessary phrases for his character.
Of course, such attention from the stars made the series even more popular.