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Backstage.com recently posted a “Voice-Over How-To” interview with Nancy Cartwright. “Artists just love to create,” says Nancy Cartwright. “If they’re being stopped by either the industry or a person in their life…you have to have an outlet. You have to be able to rise above that and have some sort of a way to express […]

In this next item in Nancy’s series of articles for Animation World Magazine, Nancy Cartwright writes about preparing for an audition and how to stay professional despite it all. Okay, you got the audition. Well done! You studied your part. You worked hard at coming up with different options for the director and now you […]

Nancy Cartwright discusses the most important issue in voice acting, finding your voice.

Nancy talks about her move from behind the mic to the stage via the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

This is the first in a series of articles she wrote for Animation World Magazine. In it, Nancy relays how she got her start in voice acting under the tutelage of voice master Daws Butler. Probably the most important ingredient to a successful career of any kind is the carpe diem principle: You have to […]

Has there been a more successful underachiever on television than Bart Simpson? Bart has starred in more than 650 episodes of “The Simpsons” since its debut on Dec. 17, 1989.

It is that time of the year again. You know, candy canes, reindeer, the smell of pine needles—or whatever your dominant holiday odors might be—and 24/7 bingeing of The Simpsons!

In the latest Treehouse of Horror episode for Season 31, Maggie has some strange markings on her head.

Not only has The Simpsons been on the air for decades now, but back in the early days they also topped the music charts.

Nancy Cartwright was chosen to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award and gave the keynote speech at the Catalyst Content Festival

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences named The Simpsons Outstanding Animated Program at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards Saturday, September 14th.

Meet Okilly Dokilly, the heavy medal band based on Ned Flanders of The Simpsons.

Not everyone is aware of how much actual work and labor goes into making a single episode of The Simpsons. There’s a LOT to it….

Variety published an extensive article about Nancy Cartwright’s first episode of The Simpsons which has her own writer’s credit attached.

Listen to Nancy Cartwright’s podcast interview about all things The Simpsons with Backstage Magazine.

Nancy Cartwright brought Rufus the Naked Mole Rate to life in the original Kim Possible animated series and returns for the live action film voicing the same role.

“The Simpsons” has been picked up for a 31st and 32nd season at Fox, the network announced Wednesday at the Television Critics Association winter press tour.

“The Simpsons” turns 30 in 2019, which Fox is commemorating with a slew of events and specials that began with last weekend’s 30-episode marathon of The Simpsons episodes on FXX.

On December 17, 1989, when The Simpsons was just mini episodes on The Tracy Ullman Show, the first Christmas Special was aired.

Nancy Cartwright brings down the house in 26th annual Christmas fundraiser for Hollywood Police Dept youth development programs.

People occasionally find evidence of The Simpsons in real life. Creative fan art is pure fun.

Season 30 of The Simpsons began airing last Sunday, September 30th. It is hard to get a mental handle on 30 years sometimes, but this video clip may help.

Nancy Cartwright, best known as the voice of Bart Simpson recorded this video to showcase the seven character voices she plays on The Simpsons.

In season 3, episode 1 of The Simpsons Michael Jackson did a guest turn as a 300-pound mental patient by the name of Michael Jackson.

Homer usually gets the remote in the opening sequence of The Simpsons called the couch gag. Not this time…

There’s nothing more fun than the annual Treehouse of Horror episode on The Simpsons!

Mike Reiss, who has been a writer, producer and show-runner for the series from the day it began nearly 30 years ago to the present, has written a book titled “Springfield Confidential: Jokes, Secrets and Outright Lies From a Lifetime of Writing for ‘The Simpsons’.”

Here’s Nancy Cartwright’s recent interview in The Desert Sun, a publication that serves Palm Springs and the surrounding areas.

The Simpsons already surpassed the 1955–1975 Western in 2009 as the longest-running American scripted primetime series, and April 29th’s 636th episode marks the most installments ever aired by a scripted primetime show.

Nancy Cartwright was awarded the C.K. Tseng Leadership Award from the Northridge Chamber of Commerce.

Nancy Cartwright’s film In Search of Fellini has made it to Japan.

Nancy Cartwright was only in her 20s when she auditioned for the role that would change her life, the voice of Bart Simpson.

Looking back at The Simpsons Do The Bartman, which topped the Official Singles Chart 27 years ago this week.

Back in 1985, Nancy Cartwright had no idea that one of her acting teachers recommending Italian director Federico Fellini’s 1954 film La Strada would have such a deep impact on her life.

Nancy talks about the inspirations that lead to her passion for Fellini and producing her film “In Search of Fellini.”

Nancy Cartwright, voice of Bart Simpson, was a special guest Sunday night in the Hollywood Christmas parade. Riding on The Way to Happiness float to spread the message to “Safeguard and Improve Your Environment.”

Nancy Cartwright was among the distinguished recipients of the 2017 Hall of Fame Game Changer award from Animation Magazine.

Nancy Cartwright is hoping to establish her own voice by documenting a surreal adventure, “In Search of Fellini.”

April 19, 1987 was the first appearance of The Simpsons on The Tracy Ulman Show. You can watch it here!

Check out Nancy Cartwright’s sound effects work with master impressionist Jim Meskimen.

Season 28 of The Simpsons starts this Sunday, September 25th!

The Simpsons is number 6 of the best 100 shows of all time according to Rolling Stone magazine!

Check out the very first episode of The Simpsons, when it was just an interstitial short on the Tracy Ulman Show.

The Simpsons Season 27 Episode 9: “Boyhood”: reminded us just why the TV show has established itself as one of the best series ever.

Maria Bello plays the mother of a small-town girl (Ksenia Solo) who journeys to Italy in search of the legendary filmmaker.

Mickey Mouse, Bart Simpson and Scooby-Doo will share the limelight in a TV special paying tribute to cartoon characters.

Ksenia Solo, Mary Lynn Rajskub and Maria Bello are going In Search of Fellini, following one girl’s journey searching for the legendary Italian filmmaker, Frederico Fellini.

Here’s the first major review of The Simpsons from Dec. 22, 1989.

One Calgary couple decided to revamp their home by replicating Marge’s iconic kitchen from The Simpsons.

Sofia Vergara has recorded a role as Bart’s new — and yes, highly attractive — teacher on The Simpsons.

If you’re a regular around these parts, you know that two of people’s favorite things are Hello Kitty and the Simpsons.

Join FlickDirect as we talk to Nancy Cartwright (Bart Simpson) on the red carpet of the Playboy / Self/less event during Comic Con 2015. Read the Full Article at FlickDirect

Joining Matt Groening on stage at Comicon 2015 were Bart himself (herself), Nancy Cartwright (in cosplay), Executive Producer Al Jean and a special surprise panelist… acclaimed writer/director Guillermo Del Toro.

Going into it’s record-breaking 27th season (just let that sink in for a second), The Simpsons returned to San Diego Comic Con in full force on Saturday.

TV’s longest-running comedy, The Simpsons, will return in the fall, already renewed for its 28th season with all six of its voice actors having the option to sign on through an impressive 30th run.

All the principal voice performers, Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria and Harry Shearer are back for the 27th and 28th seasons of The Simpsons.

Comic-Con 2015 is right around the corner, and four weeks out, the schedule is officially starting to take shape.

Marge is both hotter and cooler than the ever-ditzy Homer, but his unwavering, unconditional, unquenchable love wins her heart and ours even as they, and we, understand that he doesn’t remotely deserve her.

Among the many stars in Cannes this week was one of the world’s most famous TV voices. Nancy Cartwright — Bart Simpson on “The Simpsons” since 1989 — was in France pumping an upcoming feature film, “In Search of Fellini.”

Nancy Cartwright visited the Cannes this year, making her first visit to the worlds most famous film festival.

Nancy Cartwright — best known as the voice of Bart Simpson on The Simpson — has been added to the line-up of Supanova Pop Culture Expo.

Nancy Cartwright does the “Bartman” in bronze. Turns out she’s amazing at sculpture too!

Nancy had the pleasure of joining ten highly professional actors at the SAG building on Wilshire in Los Angeles to deliver a seminar on Voice Acting.

NPR aired a recent interview with Nancy today as part of a series called “My Big Break.” All Things Considered has been collecting stories about when things just go click for people and their careers just leap forward.

Northridge Chamber of Commerce installed Nancy Cartwright in her 11th year as Honorary Mayor of the North San Fernando Valley.

The Simpons won this year’s People’s Choice Awards as the Favorite Animated TV Show! Woohoo!

Nancy Cartwright was part of an armada of celebrities helping to mark the annual Hollywood Christmas Parade.

Nancy Cartwright presents the Director of the Year Award to David Silverman, long-time animation director of the Simpsons at the World Animation Summit.

Nancy recently spoke with Australian interviewer Alain Goodman.

On October 26th at 6:00 p.m., Nancy Cartwright will be on The Sound, 100.3 FM in Los Angeles. Nancy won’t be on as a guest for an interview—she will be the DJ on MY TURN!

More than 200 fans came down to the track to get dowsed by the on-site water truck for the biggest ever ALS Ice Bucket Challenge! Nearly $4000 was raised for the ALS foundation!

If you’ve got the time, a marathon of The Simpsons will air uninterupted from August 21 at 10pm to September 1. If that sounds awesome, it is!

The Simpsons’ 25th Anniversary is being celebrated in style this Fall at the Hollywood Bowl!

Nancy served as one of the presenters at this year’s 30th Annual Writers of the Future awards event.

Nancy Cartwright and Happy House, along with LAPD 77th Officers and Clergy Council members, and community members hosted the Inglewood Scientology Community Center’s 1st annual “Haunted Happy House” event.

Here is a compilation of 100 memorable stars that did guest spots on The Simpsons.

Parade Magazine just posted a wonderful interview with Nancy Cartwright.

On September 20, 2013, Nancy Cartwright received the Fernando Award for civic accomplishment at a gala awards banquet attended by the valley’s leading philanthropic citizens.

Watch and participate in an Evening with Nancy Cartwright, Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 7:00 pm (PT).

I thought you’d get a kick out of this really sweet video from The Jive Aces, the UK’s #1 Swing Band.

Nancy is interviewed by Inspiration host, Lance Heft, in Season 2 Episode 4 of the series.

The documentary, “Nancy Cartwright: The Voice of Success,” follows Nancy’s Ohio University commencement speech as she shares her knowledge with the graduating class.

I had the most incredible evening last Friday at the Jon Lovitz Comedy Club at Universal CityWalk. The ever-ebulient Rob Paulsen (Yakko) hosted an evening dedicated to the award-winning series, Animaniacs.

I had the pleasure of working with the legendary Stan Lee of Marvel Comics legacy.

My mom, Marilyn Cartwright, is one of the Best-Kept Secrets in Northridge! Along with her dear friend, Dottie Bitzer, Marilyn founded “Warm Wishes” that provides handmade scarves, mittens and caps for those less fortunate than ourselves for the cold winter months.

Nancy recently went to lunch with another animation legend: June Foray.

Nancy Cartwright and Happy House were the entertainment sponsors for the West Valley Boys & Girls Club’s 6th Annual Mile of Quarters fundraiser at the Westfield Topanga Mall in Woodland Hills, California.

The Simpsons heads into Season #25!

One of Nancy’s favorite things to do at Christmas is the annual Christmas Stories show at Celebrity Center.

Nancy sponsored the luncheon again this year at the 3rd annual Holiday Christmas Party for the kids and families of the LAUSD Migrant Workers program.

The 54th Annual Fernando Award Foundation’s Dinner, was held on Friday, September 21st, to honor this year’s ten nominees as well as select and announce the Recipient of the 2012 prestigious Fernando Award, the highest honor for volunteerism and civic accomplishment in the San Fernando Valley.

Nancy emceed the 20th anniversary celebration of the West Valley Boys & Girls Club.

Want to know how to get started in voice-overs? Here’s your chance to find out! Nancy will conduct a seminar on How to Get Started in Voice-Over, Wednesday, October 17 at Celebrity Center International.

On the weekend of September 7 – 9th, The Way to Happiness Foundation hosted an international convention at its headquarters in Glendale, CA. Nancy and her Happy House staff and volunteers attended.

On August 30th the West Valley LAPD hosted The Simpsons Movie as the first in what they plan to be a series of MOVIE NIGHTS FOR COMMUNITY! Nancy sponsored the event in Randal Simmons Park.

Nancy Cartwright appeared with The Simpsons producer, Al Jean, at FOX’s Animation Doom-Ination Pumpkin Patch Takeover and the Lopez Pumpkin Patch, October 4th to promote the latest Halloween episode of The Simpsons, airing October 7th!

Nancy Cartwright spent an hour discussing toons and voice acting experiences with her very good friend, Emmy and Annie Award winning voice over actor Rob Paulsen.

Nancy joined her good friend, LAPD Officer Frank Avila of the West Valley Division for National Night Out at Encino Park.

Jarad Barr spoke so well of his experience and of the effect that Nancy Cartwright’s Commencement remarks had on the students, graduates, faculty and families at the ceremonies, that we asked for and received permission to use his words here.

Watch Nancy Cartwright get her honorary doctorate and give her commencement speech at Ohio University.

The 7th annual Happy House Poker Fundraiser and Family BBQ at Nancy Cartwright’s home was, once again, the largest ever. More than three hundred poker players, party attendees, children and volunteers came out to have some family fun, play poker and support Happy House and the Good Choices Program.

Nancy Cartwright was on Carl Edwards’ team at Auto Club Speedway and got to hang out on his truck where he keeps all his gear and spends time when not driving.

Nancy Cartwright will be delivering Ohio University’s undergraduate commencement this year.

Make sure to check out VO Buzz Weekly this Sunday, Feb 26 when Chuck Duran and Stacey Aswad will be interviewing our very own Nancy Cartwright.

Enjoy a list of every Bart Simpson chalkboard quote for The Simpsons first 500 shows.

How exciting! 500 episodes…It’s hard to believe. What is even more mind blowing is that 100 of our biggest fans vied for the right to participate in an effort to break the Guinness Book of World Records by watching over 84 consecutive hours of the show.

I was honored to be a part of the celebration for the unveiling of Matt’s well-deserved star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. What a great Valentine’s Day — and just one day before his birthday.

Nancy and Happy House Community United were proud to accept the 2012 Community Honoree award from the city of San Jose!

Great family, great friends and great neighbors all gathered on the evening of January 26th to enjoy great food and celebrate another year of great kids at the Santa Barbara Boys and Girls Club, one of the longest running and most successful after-school sites in the country.

On her visit to the Illinois State capitol, Nancy had the honor of assisting IL State Secretary Jesse White in his awards ceremony.

Nancy Cartwright was honored by the Dayton Area Broadcasters Hall of Fame for her outstanding national success that began in Dayton, Ohio.

On October 27, the Good Turn Award was presented to Nancy Cartwright by the West Lost Angeles County Council and Boy Scouts of America. This is only the seventh award of this kind to ever be given.

Community United hosted its 4th annual Thanksgiving dinner at both the Starbird and Alma Youth Centers in San Jose. Nancy made a special trip to San Jose and told the youth how proud she was of them for making good choices and staying in school.

I was recently invited to be the Grand Marshall at a very touching and honorable event in Phoenix, the annual Veterans’ Day Parade. It is a long-standing tradition and has become the 5th largest parade of its kind.

I am so proud of my sponsorship of the new Valley Performing Arts Center at CSUN. On September 10, I went to the opening and dedication of the Porter Pavilion prior to the Arturo Sandoval concert at the VPAC, another amazing performance in their 2011 season schedule.

One of my dreams is to be a contestant on Dancing With The Stars. You shoulda seen my face last Friday…on stage…surrounded by hundreds of people…in my glorious ballroom gown…done up like a showgirl on opening night!!

Nancy Cartwright was honored to attend the finalist selection luncheon for the 2011 Fernando Awards held at the Hilton Hotel in Woodland Hills on Friday, June 17th.

The 6th annual Happy House Poker Fundraiser and Family BBQ at Nancy Cartwright’s home was the largest ever. One hundred and forty Texas Hold ‘Em players faced off poolside while at least an equal number of non-players and children enjoyed family fun.

Nancy Carwright was invited to the NASCAR Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA to speak to a group of about 400 middle school kids and encourage them.

We have an upcoming Happy House Poker tournament and I can totally envision about 100 kids on my lawn, sliding down the inflated “slippy slide,” making fun hats and crafts and dancing to one of several live bands that we have.

If good citizens make good choices and good choices make good citizens then the Santa Barbara Boys and Girls Club is creating the best citizens of all.

The gala opening of the Valley Performing Arts Center at CSUN Saturday, January 29th, 2011 was attended by some very familiar faces.

Ten years and $125 million in the making, the Valley Performing Arts Center officially became a reality.

Saturday November 20th was the “rain or shine” day set aside to bring families together in Woodley Park in the San Fernando Valley to have fun and find out what resources are out there to help kids.

On November 1st the faculty and staff of Cal State University Northridge along with supporters and community enthusiasts were invited to attend a free “tuning” of the new Valley Performing Arts Center’s main stage.

Chris “Jesus” Ferguson won bragging rights at Nancy Cartwright’s Monte Carlo Night.

The Monte Carlo Night Fundraiser at Nancy’s was a total hit again this year.

For those of you who weren’t tuned in, Nancy Cartwright appeared on KEARTH 101 this morning to promote her upcoming charity poker event and party.

Friday August 20th was graduation day for more than seventy children ranging in age from 9 – 18 who completed the Happy House Good Choices Program through Migrant Workers Education run by the Los Angeles Unified School District.

I can’t believe how fast time goes when you stay busy. I am now on show #13 of 22 episodes that we will be recording for season 22 of The Simpsons.

Cal State Northridge is producing and hosting the 53rd season of the Teenage Drama Workshop.

Nancy helped give out awards on Saturday, June 19th, at the 8th Annual Scholarship Celebration for Project GRAD, supported by friends Anne Archer and Marisol Nichols and run by CEO of Project GRAD Ford Roosevelt.

Nancy Cartwright was bestowed back-to-back honors by the Valley Economic Alliance and Columbia College Hollywood.

The Valley Economic Alliance has announced the honorees of its “Valley of the Stars” awards, which recognize individuals, businesses and organizations that have made substantial contributions to the San Fernando Valley.

Nancy will be presenting seven awards at the Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles.

The Simpsons has been picked up for its 21st season! This breaks the tie with Gunsmoke for the longest-running show in television’s history.

I think we can all agree that if your child grows up to be happy, successful and knows how to make good choices in life, you will have adequately fulfilled your role as a parent.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honored The Simpsons at the 2008 Creative Arts Awards on Saturday, September 13.

At the 34th Annual People’s Choice Awards, held Tuesday January 8th at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, The Simpsons was nominated for and took home the award for top animated TV comedy.

On December 5th, 2007 the LAPD Devonshire PALS hosted its annual award luncheon and Board installation at the Porter Ranch Country Club.

OMYGOD—The Simpsons! 400 episodes already!! It seems to me that it was just yesterday that we were announced on the Fox line-up as having our own half-hour show!

Cartwright Entertainment, Nancy Cartwright’s career and production organization, won the Model of Admin Know-How Award for the fourth consecutive year.

Jason White and sister Kelly joined Nancy and the SportsBlast team at the track to enjoy a full weekend of events as winners of the Kellys Sweepstakes.

On October 8th and 9th, Happy House was invited to have a booth at Kidsfaire, America’s Family Exposition—California’s largest event designed for children and families.

For the third consecutive year Cartwright Entertainment has been awarded the prestigious Model of Admin Know-How Award from WISE International.

Nancy and Rose Goss, co-founders of Happy House, had the wonderful opportunity to meet with the new mayor of Los Angeles, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.

The hungry members of the North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce thought they were sitting down to enjoy a great lunch, see their new Board take the oath of office. But then there was a surprise…

The Simpsons topped UK’s Industry magazine, Broadcast, survey of the best, and worst U.S.-imported shows to air in the United Kingdom.

November 2nd, 2004 marked the fourth anniversary of Nancy Cartwright Day in Kettering, Ohio.

Well, the best show on television is still The Simpsons according to The Academy of TV Arts and Sciences.

Walt Disney Television’s hit series “Kim Possible” scored two top prizes at Italy’s Cartoons on the Bay festival.

Nancy has landed the role of “Rufus, the naked mole rat” in Disney’s new animated comedy-action series Kim Possible, premiering on the Disney Channel in June 2002.

With the recent retirement of Christine Cavanaugh, Nancy Cartwright has joined the cast of The Rugrats as the voice of Chuckie.

The Kellys is the story of a dedicated family of professional stock car racers and their efforts to reach the winner’s circle.

Nancy Cartwright can now be heard on two new popular web animated shows, Warner Bros.’ Timberwolf and SportsBlast’s (Nancy’s own animation development and production company) The Kellys.

Monday evening, March 3, 2002, marked a milestone in television history when the “yellow carpet” was rolled out at one of the hangars at the Santa Monica airport.