Nancy Cartwright

Nancy Cartwright
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Name	Nancy Cartwright
Birth date	June 25, 1957
Birth place	Dayton, Ohio, United States
Occupation	Voice actress, actress, producer, philanthropist
Years active	1980–present
Spouse	Warren Murphy (m. 2014)

Nancy Cartwright

Nancy Cartwright is an American voice actress and performer best known for voicing the character of Bart Simpson on the animated television series The Simpsons. Her career spans television, film, stage, and voice work, with credits across Fox Broadcasting Company programming, animated features, and commercials. Cartwright’s public life intersects with philanthropy, advocacy, and occasional political engagement, bringing attention from outlets like The New York Times and Los Angeles Times.

Early life and education

Cartwright was born in Dayton, Ohio and raised in Kettering, Ohio, a suburb near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. She attended Fairmont High School (Kettering, Ohio) and later studied at the University of Dayton before transferring to the University of California, Los Angeles where she pursued drama and performance. Early influences included regional theater productions and appearances at venues in Cleveland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. During her formative years she worked with acting coaches and participated in programs associated with Actors’ Equity Association and local theater companies.

Voice acting career

Cartwright’s breakthrough came when she was cast as the voice of Bart Simpson for The Simpsons during its run on Fox Broadcasting Company. She has voiced Bart on episodes, television specials, and related Simpsons media including episodes that aired during award seasons at the Primetime Emmy Awards and events covered by Entertainment Weekly. Beyond Bart, Cartwright has provided voices for characters in animated series produced by studios such as Gracie Films, 20th Century Fox Television, and Klasky-Csupo. Her range includes work for animated films distributed by 20th Century Fox, promotional campaigns for Matt Groening-related projects, and collaborations with voice directors connected to Animagic Studios and other production houses. She has performed in animated features and television episodes that have been acknowledged in festivals like the Annecy International Animated Film Festival and organizations such as the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Cartwright has also lent her voice to video game titles released by companies including Electronic Arts and Ubisoft and to advertising campaigns for brands represented by agencies in New York City and Los Angeles. Industry peers include voice actors from series produced by Hanna-Barbera, Warner Bros. Animation, and Nickelodeon.

Other acting and stage work

In addition to voice acting, Cartwright has appeared on live-action television series and theatrical productions associated with companies like CBS, NBC, and regional theaters in California. She has taken part in touring stage productions and one-woman shows presented at venues linked to institutions such as the Pasadena Playhouse and festivals like the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Cartwright has collaborated with directors and actors from ensembles connected to Actors Studio projects and has performed in dramatic readings and charity galas alongside figures from Hollywood and Broadway. She has been involved in motion picture projects distributed by studios including Universal Pictures and worked with producers who have credits on films shown at the Sundance Film Festival.

Philanthropy and political activities

Cartwright has engaged in philanthropy through foundations and initiatives associated with medical research, arts education, and community programs, partnering with organizations based in Los Angeles County, San Diego County, and national nonprofits headquartered in Washington, D.C.. Her charitable activities have included fundraising events and board participation with organizations connected to the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, arts education programs tied to Juilliard School affiliates, and scholarships supported by donors from corporate partners in Silicon Valley and Hollywood. Politically, Cartwright has made public endorsements and donations that attracted attention from media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal and Politico; she has supported candidates and causes registered with the Federal Election Commission and engaged with advocacy groups operating in states like California and Ohio. Her political giving and public statements have been discussed in forums including C-SPAN and coverage by The Washington Post.

Personal life and public image

Cartwright’s personal life has been profiled in publications including People (magazine), Variety (magazine), and Vanity Fair. She married writer-producer Warren Murphy in a marriage reported in entertainment press; her relationships and residences have ties to communities in Los Angeles and Dayton, Ohio. Cartwright has cultivated a public image shaped by interviews on Good Morning America, appearances on talk shows such as The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and Late Night with David Letterman, and participation in panels at conventions like Comic-Con International. Her career achievements include recognition by peers at industry events hosted by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and retrospectives in outlets such as BBC News and CNN. Cartwright maintains a presence through speaking engagements at universities, cultural institutions, and industry conferences in cities including New York City, San Francisco, and Chicago.

Category:American voice actresses Category:People from Dayton, Ohio