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Early Life
Nancy Jean Cartwright was born in Dayton, Ohio, on October 25, 1957 (“Nancy CARTWRIGHT - Anime News Network: W”). Growing up in Kettering, she discovered her talent for voices in the fourth grade, winning a school-wide speech competition. -
Voice Acting
After attending Fairmont West High School, where she excelled in public speaking competitions, Cartwright moved to Hollywood in 1978 to pursue a career in voice acting and trained under the guidance of voice actor Daws Butler. -
The Simpson Audition
Nancy Cartwright auditioned for a series of animated shorts about a dysfunctional family that would later become "The Simpsons." Initially intending to audition for the role of Lisa Simpson, she found Bart's character more intriguing. Creator Matt Groening offered her the role of Bart on the spot, launching her iconic journey with the show (FoundationINTERVIEWS). -
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Bartmania and Beyond
After the shorts were spun off into a half-hour show in 1989, Bart Simpson became a cultural incident, and Nancy Cartwright's voice work got global recognition. Bart's popularity, known as "Bartmania," led to awards, including a Primetime Emmy in 1992 (“Nancy CARTWRIGHT - Anime News Network: W”). -
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Career Expansion and In Search of Fellini
Beyond "The Simpsons," Cartwright continued her voice acting career, voicing characters in different animated series and films. In 2000, she published her autobiography, My Life as a 10-Year-Old Boy, and adjusted it into a one-woman play. In 2017, she wrote, produced, and acted in the film In Search of Fellini, fulfilling a long-standing recognition (ROVE). -
Spotted Cow Entertainment
Cartwright broadened her career further into voice acting, appearing in live-action films and television shows. In 2016, she launched Spotted Cow Entertainment, a film and television production organization. -
The Simpsons Movie and Awards
Cartwright played a significant role in "The Simpsons Movie," where she voiced Bart, Maggie, and different characters. The film was a major success. Moreover, Cartwright was nominated for a Primetime Emmy for outstanding Voice-Over performance (Nancy Cartwright Awards and Recognitions). -
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Rugrats Revival
Nancy Cartwright reprised her role as Chuckie Finster in the revival of the animated series "Rugrats." Returning as the voice of Chuckie, Cartwright contributes to the beloved show, bringing the character back to life for both nostalgic fans and a new generation of viewers (Entertainment Weekly).