---
name: "Nancy Cartwright"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/nancy-cartwright"
fi1m_id: "nancy-cartwright"
imdb_id: "nm0004813"
tmdb_id: 200
wikidata_id: "Q229211"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "25 October 1957"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 8
average_fi1m_score: 71
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 6
updated: "2026-10-22T03:19:50.864296+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Nancy Cartwright

## Identity

Nancy Cartwright

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/nancy-cartwright
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** nancy-cartwright
- **IMDb ID:** nm0004813
- **TMDB ID:** 200
- **Wikidata ID:** Q229211
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Cartwright, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q229211, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004813/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/200

Actor. Born 25 October 1957 in Dayton, Ohio, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 25 October 1957, Dayton, Ohio, USA
- **Active:** 1983–present
- **Also known as:** Nancy Jean Cartwright, 'Nympho-Nance' Cartwright, Bartfright Cartwright, Nancy Bartfight, Nancy Bartfright, Nancy Heart-Fright, Nancy Campbell Cartwright
- **Titles on Fi1m:** 8: 6 acting, 1 crew, 1 other
- **Frequently works with:** [Al Jean](https://film.one/person/al-jean.md), [David Silverman](https://film.one/person/david-silverman.md), [James L. Brooks](https://film.one/person/james-l-brooks.md), [Yeardley Smith](https://film.one/person/yeardley-smith.md), [Dan Castellaneta](https://film.one/person/dan-castellaneta.md), [Matt Groening](https://film.one/person/matt-groening.md), [Matt Selman](https://film.one/person/matt-selman.md), [Christine Nangle](https://film.one/person/christine-nangle.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 71, as actor, over 6 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 80 (4), 1990s 64 (2), 2000s 63 (2)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 69 to 65 across 4 titles
- **Score spread:** 3 at 80+, 2 at 60–79, 1 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 2 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Animation 4, Comedy 3, Family 2, Fantasy 2, Science Fiction 2, Action 1
- **Screen time:** 7 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $1,147m across 4 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Cartwright, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q229211, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004813/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/200

## Coming up

- *The New Simpsons Movie* (2027-09-01), as Bart Simpson (voice)

## Streaming the US now

- **Disney+:** [*The Simpsons*](https://film.one/tv/the-simpsons.md) (88), [*The Simpsons Movie*](https://film.one/film/the-simpsons-movie.md) (70)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Nancy Cartwright

> Nancy Cartwright makes Bart Simpson's pleasure in misbehaviour difficult to resist. We rate the spontaneity she brings to his defiance, backed by the skill to keep several recurring characters vocally distinct across decades.

Bart sounds pleased with himself before we have decided whether he deserves to be. In *The Simpsons* (1989), Nancy Cartwright makes his defiance feel spontaneous, as though the pleasure of being cheeky has got ahead of any thought about the consequences. We have laughed when we ought to have found him tiresome, because she makes that pleasure so audible. The provocation need not sound rehearsed or even particularly clever. There is still a child doing it.

Cartwright auditioned for Lisa for *The Tracey Ullman Show* shorts in 1987 and was cast as Bart instead. Her work on the series also includes Nelson Muntz and Ralph Wiggum. She has sustained distinct voices across decades, a considerable technical achievement. With Bart, though, what we value most is how little effort we hear: the cheek sounds unforced.

Yeardley Smith's Lisa is a useful comparison, with an earnestness that lets us hear how much she needs somebody to listen. Cartwright gives Bart an equally recognisable appetite for provoking people, and together those performances help the programme remain affectionate towards children who can be difficult company. The reservation lies in the writing, which can reduce a character to whatever the joke needs done; Lisa being pressed into service as the sensible one is a recurring example. We recommend *The Simpsons* warmly, but a familiar voice cannot make every use of a character interesting.

Her other animation work includes Rufus in *Kim Possible* (2002), while the *Simpsons* film (2007) brings several of her familiar roles to the cinema. She has also written an episode of *The Simpsons* and co-written and produced *In Search of Fellini* (2017). That move into writing is worth acknowledging without letting it distract from the acting that makes us want to return. Start with the sharper stretches of *The Simpsons*; appreciating Cartwright does not require a promise to watch every episode.

## Biography

Nancy Cartwright is an American actress and voice artist. She is best known for providing the voice of Bart Simpson, as well as Maggie Simpson, Nelson Muntz and Ralph Wiggum, on the animated series *The Simpsons* (1989–), on which she has also written. She was born Nancy Jean Cartwright on 25 October 1957 in Dayton, Ohio.

Cartwright moved to Hollywood in 1978 and trained with voice actor Daws Butler. She has voiced characters in numerous other animated productions, including Rufus in *Kim Possible*. She received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance in 1992 and an Annie Award for Best Voice Acting in the Field of Animation in 1995, both for her work on *The Simpsons*. She is the author of the autobiography *My Life as a 10-Year-Old Boy* (2000) and wrote and produced the film *In Search of Fellini* (2017). She is publicly known as the aunt of singer Sabrina Carpenter.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, behindthevoiceactors.com, variety.com, people.com.*

## On Fi1m (8)

### Performed in (6) — the average rests on these

- *The Simpsons Movie* (2007), Fi1m 70, as Bart Simpson / Maggie Simpson / Ralph / Nelson / Todd Flanders / TV Daughter / Woman on Phone (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-simpsons-movie.md)
- *Futurama* (1999), Fi1m 81, as Bart Simpson Doll (voice) — [page](https://film.one/tv/futurama.md)
- *Godzilla* (1998), Fi1m 46, as Caiman's Secretary — [page](https://film.one/film/godzilla-1998.md)
- *The Little Mermaid* (1989), Fi1m 80, as Additional Voices (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-little-mermaid-1989.md)
- *The Simpsons* (1989), Fi1m 88, as Bart Simpson / Maggie Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice) — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-simpsons.md)
- *Twilight Zone: The Movie* (1983), Fi1m 63, as Ethel — [page](https://film.one/film/twilight-zone-the-movie.md)

### Crew (1)

- *Brother Bear* (2003), Fi1m 56, Vocal Coach — [page](https://film.one/film/brother-bear.md)

### Also credited (1) — thanks, archive footage, uncredited

- *Who Framed Roger Rabbit* (1988), Fi1m 89, as Dipped Shoe (voice) (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/who-framed-roger-rabbit.md)

## Complete filmography (143)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *The New Simpsons Movie* (2027), as Bart Simpson (voice)
- *Yellow Mirror* (2026), as Bart Simpson / Ralph Wiggum (voice)
- *Simpsley* (2026), as Bart (voice)
- *Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition* (2026), as Bart Simpson (voice)
- *Fortnite x The Simpsons* (2025), series, as Bart Simpson (voice)
- *The Simpson: Yellow Planet* (2025), as Bart Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Maggie Simpson / Ralph Wiggum / Kearney Zzyzwicz / Rod Flanders / voces adicionales
- *The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful* (2024), as Bart Simpson (voice)
- *The Simpsons Funday Football* (2024), as Bart Simpson (voice)
- *The Most Wonderful Time of the Year* (2024), as Bart Simpson / Nelson Muntz (voice)
- *The Simpsons Meet the Bocellis in "Feliz Navidad"* (2022), as Bart Simpson / Mickey Mouse (voice)
- *Welcome to the Club* (2022), as Bart Simpson / Mickey Mouse (voice)
- *When Billie Met Lisa* (2022), as Bart Simpson (voice)
- *The Simpsons in Plusaversary* (2021), as Bart Simpson (voice)
- *The Simpsons | Balenciaga* (2021), as Bart
- *The Good, the Bart, and the Loki* (2021), as Bart Simpson / Ralph Wiggum (voice)
- *Rugrats* (2021), series, as Chuckie Finster (voice)
- *Animaniacs* (2020), series, as Animator (voice), Hostess / Symphony A (voice)
- *Dear Class of 2020* (2020), as Bart Simpson
- *Kim Hushable* (2019), series, as Rufus (voice)
- *Kim Possible* (2019), as Rufus (voice)
- *In Search of Fellini* (2017), as Cosima · Writer, Executive Producer
- *Holiday Joy* (2016), Producer
- *Planet of the Couches* (2016), as Bart Simpson / Ralph Wiggum (voice)
- *The 7D* (2014), series, as Goldilocks (voice)
- *FOX 25th Anniversary Special* (2012), as Bart Simpson (voice) (uncredited)
- *Portlandia* (2011), series, as Bart Simpson (voice) (uncredited)
- *The Cleveland Show* (2009), series, as Bart Simpson (voice) (archive sound)
- *Struck* (2008), as Nurse
- *Random! Cartoons* (2008), series, as Chum-Chum / Kid #1 (voice)
- *Kid vs. Kat* (2008), series, as (voice)
- *Betsy's Kindergarten Adventures* (2008), series, as Billy / Kenji / Kevin (voice)
- *Fanboy* (2008), as Chum Chum (voice) / Kid #1 (voice)
- *The Simpsons Movie* (2007), as Bart Simpson / Maggie Simpson / Ralph / Nelson / Todd Flanders / TV Daughter / Woman on Phone (voice) — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/film/the-simpsons-movie.md)
- *Nick Picks Christmas: Nickelodeon Festive Tales* (2006), as Chuckie Finster (Voice)
- *The Replacements* (2006), series, as Todd Daring (voice)
- *Leroy & Stitch* (2006), as Shortstuff / Phantasmo (voice)
- *Rugrats: Tales from the Crib: Three Jacks & A Beanstalk* (2006), as Chuckie Finster (voice)
- *Rugrats: Tales from the Crib: Snow White* (2005), as Chuckie (voice)
- *The Zula Patrol* (2005), series, as Traxie
- *Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama* (2005), as Rufus (voice)
- *American Dad!* (2005), series, as Bart Simpson (voice)
- *The Simpsons: Christmas 2* (2004), Actor
- *Kim Possible: A Sitch in Time* (2003), as Rufus (voice)
- *The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror* (2003), as Bart Simpson / Nelson/ Todd Flanders / Ralph Wiggum (voice)
- *Brother Bear* (2003), Vocal Coach — Fi1m 56, [page](https://film.one/film/brother-bear.md)
- *The Simpsons: Christmas* (2003), as (archive footage)
- *Lilo & Stitch: The Series* (2003), series, as Phantasmo: Experiment 375 (voice), Short Stuff: Experiment 297 (voice), Rufus (voice)
- *Rugrats Go Wild* (2003), as Chuckie Finster (voice)
- *All Grown Up!* (2003), series, as Chuckie Finster  (voice)
- *Rugrats: Babies in Toyland* (2002), as Chuckie Finster (voice)
- *The Rapsittie Street Kids: Believe in Santa* (2002), as Todd (voice) · Producer
- *Kim Possible* (2002), series, as Rufus (voice)
- *24* (2001), series, as Jeannie Tyler — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/24.md)
- *Timber Wolf* (2001), series, as Earl Squirrel (voice)
- *CyberWorld* (2000), as Bart Simpson (voice)
- *God, the Devil and Bob* (2000), series, as Megan Alman (voice)
- *The Red Shoes* (2000), as Pest (voice)
- *Animaniacs: Wakko's Wish* (1999), as Mindy (voice)
- *Mike, Lu & Og* (1999), series, as Lu
- *Futurama* (1999), series, as Bart Simpson Doll (voice) — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/tv/futurama.md)
- *The Simpsons: Too Hot For TV* (1999), Actor
- *Family Guy* (1999), series, as Daffney Gillfin (voice), Bart Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice) — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/family-guy.md)
- *The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock* (1998), as Dana (voice)
- *The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Story* (1998), as Skunk / Macaws / Additional Voices (voice)
- *Pinky, Elmyra & The Brain* (1998), series, as Rudy Mookich (voice)
- *Oh Yeah! Cartoons* (1998), series, as Juno (voice)
- *Godzilla* (1998), as Caiman's Secretary — Fi1m 46, [page](https://film.one/film/godzilla-1998.md)
- *Toonsylvania* (1998), series, Actor
- *Suddenly* (1996), as Dell
- *Vows of Deception* (1996), as Terry
- *Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa* (1996), as Pumbaa Jr. (Voice)
- *P.J. Funnybunny: A Very Cool Easter* (1996), as (voice)
- *TFI Friday* (1996), series, Actor
- *Baywatch Nights* (1995), series, as Frances O'Reilly
- *The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat* (1995), series, as (voice)
- *Pinky and the Brain* (1995), series, as Mindy (voice)
- *Aladdin* (1994), series, Actor
- *The Critic* (1994), series, as Margo Sherman (voice)
- *P.J.'s Unfunnybunny Christmas* (1993), as (voice)
- *Problem Child* (1993), series, as (voice)
- *Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration* (1993), as Bart Simpson (voice) (segment "Monster in the Mirror") (uncredited)
- *Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films* (1993), as Lisa Simpson (voice) (uncredited)
- *Precious Victims* (1993), as Ruth Potter
- *Animaniacs* (1993), series, as Mindy (voice)
- *2 Stupid Dogs* (1993), series, Actor
- *Bonkers* (1993), series, Actor
- *The Great O'Grady* (1993), as O'Grady's Secretary
- *Goof Troop Christmas* (1992), as Pistol Pete (voice)
- *Raw Toonage* (1992), series, as Fawn Deer / Windy (voice)
- *Goof Troop* (1992), series, as Pistol (voice)
- *Petal to the Metal* (1992), as Fawn Deer (voice)
- *Aladdin* (1992), as Princess Layla
- *Rugrats* (1991), series, as Chuckie Finster (voice), Junk Food Kid (voice), Boy / Brat / Nick (voice)
- *Timeless Tales: The Ugly Duckling* (1990), as Duckling #1/Brown Duckling #2 (voice)
- *The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air* (1990), series, as Ruby Jillette
- *Bobby's World* (1990), series, Actor
- *Tom & Jerry Kids Show* (1990), series, as Nibbles (voice), Mary-Lou (voice)
- *The Yum Yums: The Day Things Went Sour* (1990), Actor
- *The Simpsons* (1989), series, as Bart Simpson / Maggie Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice) · Writer — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-simpsons.md)
- *The Simpsons: Family Therapy* (1989), as Bart Simpson (voice)
- *The Little Mermaid* (1989), as Additional Voices (voice) — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/the-little-mermaid-1989.md)
- *All Dogs Go to Heaven* (1989), as (voice) (uncredited)
- *Dink, the Little Dinosaur* (1989), series, Actor
- *Chain Letter* (1989), as Marge
- *P.J. Funnybunny* (1989), as (voice)
- *TV 101* (1988), series, as Melinda
- *Empty Nest* (1988), series, as Ann
- *The Canterville Ghost* (1988), as Ned Otis
- *Fantastic Max* (1988), series, as FX (voice)
- *Who Framed Roger Rabbit* (1988), as Dipped Shoe (voice) (uncredited) — Fi1m 89, [page](https://film.one/film/who-framed-roger-rabbit.md)
- *Going Undercover* (1988), as Stephanie
- *Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw* (1988), as Bright Eyes (voice)
- *Pen Pals* (1988), as Narrator
- *Popeye and Son* (1987), series, as Woody (voice)
- *The Chipmunk Adventure* (1987), as Arabian Prince (voice)
- *The Tracey Ullman Show* (1987), series, as Bart Simpson (voice)
- *Christmas Every Day* (1986), as Little Girl (voice) (uncredited)
- *My Little Pony* (1986), series, Actor
- *Pound Puppies* (1986), series, as Bright Eyes (voice)
- *Galaxy High School* (1986), series, Actor
- *My Little Pony: The Movie* (1986), as Gusty (voice)
- *Flesh + Blood* (1985), as Kathleen
- *The Return of Bunjee* (1985), as Karen Winsborrow (voice)
- *Mr. Belvedere* (1985), series, Actor
- *Heaven Help Us* (1985), as Girl at Dance (uncredited)
- *Not My Kid* (1985), as Jean
- *Snorks* (1984), series, as Daffney Gilphin
- *Space Ace* (1984), series, as Kimberly (voice)
- *The Amazing Bunjee Venture* (1984), as Karen (voice)
- *Alvin and the Chipmunks* (1983), series, Actor
- *Saturday Supercade* (1983), series, as Kimberly (voice)
- *Twilight Zone: The Movie* (1983), as Ethel — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/film/twilight-zone-the-movie.md)
- *Deadly Lessons* (1983), as Libby Dean
- *Tucker's Witch* (1982), series, Actor
- *Cheers* (1982), series, as Cynthia — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/cheers.md)
- *Shirt Tales* (1982), series, as Kip Kangaroo (voice)
- *The Rules of Marriage* (1982), as Jill Murray
- *Marian Rose White* (1982), as Marian Rose White
- *Fame* (1982), series, Actor
- *Skokie* (1981), as (uncredited)
- *Richie Rich* (1980), series, Actor
- *The Richie Rich/Scooby-Doo Show and Scrappy Too!* (1980), series, as Gloria Glad (voice)
- *The Jetsons* (1962), series, as Asteroid Cogswell (voice)

## Gallery

- ![Taken Sunday at Florida Supercon 2016 by Steve Cranston](https://film.one/media/person/61796/gallery-03398e53c5e7.jpg) Taken Sunday at Florida Supercon 2016 by Steve Cranston — Super Festivals, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a0/FSC16_C3_SUN_2505.jpg/1280px-FSC16_C3_SUN_2505.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
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## Awards

### Other awards — 1 won

- honorary doctorate 2012: honorary doctorate (won)

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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