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An Interview with The Simpsons' Nancy Cartwright - Bart Simpson Himself
Doh! I interviewed Nancy Cartwright!
As loyal fans know, Nancy is Bart's talented vocal alter ego. For eighteen seasons, she's personified lovable hellion Bart, son of Homer and Marge, brother to Lisa and Maggie who make-up America's first family of animated comedy.
With The Simpsons Movie mania in full swing this summer, and it surely coming on top of the box office heap, Nancy granted me a wonderful chat. I hope it's as cool for you to read as it was for me to get.
When did it feel you had "made it"? What was the turning point?
Probably when I got my agent, Rita Vennari at Sutton, Barth & Vennari. I had already been cast as Gloria on Richie Rich and decided I should probably get an agent because "that is just what an actor should do." So I met with her and she had me meet several agents there and do some "cold readings" (no rehearsal) of some commercial copy. They signed me immediately and I went out on auditions officially.
Talk about your most fun or unexpected fan encounter.
Last year in Aukland, New Zealand, I met a fan that made an extraordinary Bart ventriloquist puppet. It was such an amazing piece of art and he insisted I take it. I was blown away by such a sweet and generous gift. He refused anything in return.
It must be incredibly hard to pick, but who was your favorite guest star in a Simpsons episode?
We've had over 350 to date, so you're right, it's nearly impossible. A few standouts are Meryl Streep, who proved once again she's a consummate professional. She did so many takes that I'm sure producers had a hard time deciding which one to use. Also, it was a kick working with Elizabeth Taylor. She only had one word ("Daddy" - the first word of Maggie) but it was such a production having her there that you'd think she was voicing the entire show! She's really quite a "dame" and her flair for the tongue-in-cheek was hilarious.
Remember the "pilot spin-off " episode where Chief Wiggum got a show ala Magnum P.I.? Could you see a popular recurring character legitimately spun-off into their own series?
As loyal fans know, Nancy is Bart's talented vocal alter ego. For eighteen seasons, she's personified lovable hellion Bart, son of Homer and Marge, brother to Lisa and Maggie who make-up America's first family of animated comedy.
With The Simpsons Movie mania in full swing this summer, and it surely coming on top of the box office heap, Nancy granted me a wonderful chat. I hope it's as cool for you to read as it was for me to get.
When did it feel you had "made it"? What was the turning point?
Probably when I got my agent, Rita Vennari at Sutton, Barth & Vennari. I had already been cast as Gloria on Richie Rich and decided I should probably get an agent because "that is just what an actor should do." So I met with her and she had me meet several agents there and do some "cold readings" (no rehearsal) of some commercial copy. They signed me immediately and I went out on auditions officially.
Talk about your most fun or unexpected fan encounter.
Last year in Aukland, New Zealand, I met a fan that made an extraordinary Bart ventriloquist puppet. It was such an amazing piece of art and he insisted I take it. I was blown away by such a sweet and generous gift. He refused anything in return.
It must be incredibly hard to pick, but who was your favorite guest star in a Simpsons episode?
We've had over 350 to date, so you're right, it's nearly impossible. A few standouts are Meryl Streep, who proved once again she's a consummate professional. She did so many takes that I'm sure producers had a hard time deciding which one to use. Also, it was a kick working with Elizabeth Taylor. She only had one word ("Daddy" - the first word of Maggie) but it was such a production having her there that you'd think she was voicing the entire show! She's really quite a "dame" and her flair for the tongue-in-cheek was hilarious.
Remember the "pilot spin-off " episode where Chief Wiggum got a show ala Magnum P.I.? Could you see a popular recurring character legitimately spun-off into their own series?
- Nancy was Gloria on the Richie Rich cartoon.
- The Simpsons has had 350 guest stars to date.
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Great interview man! Keep up the good work
wow...great job on landing an awesome interview. nice work, william!
She's so cute and obviously talented.
You're always a great interviewer--and this is one of my favorites so far in the ones you've published here. NC really shows her sense of humanity here--especially in getting involved with children charities. I've always been one who believes in mental healing in sick people (particularly children) after a notable person comes to visit them. It's been documented before--and here you have more proof...even if it's unfortunately temporary. And, by the way, I know many thought (in the first couple years of "The Simpsons") that a real boy voiced Bart. I know I did until seeing a profile way back in the early 90's on the voice talent. But that shows how diverse Cartwright's voice talents are. We'll likely recognize it anywhere now if she ever decides to voice other characters. (Well, I doubt "Richie Rich" will be revived. ;) )
Nicely done! Nancy sounds like a wonderful lady.
Outstanding!
DN Wilson
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09/13/2007
WOW! She sounds so real and caring -- this rocked!
Great interview!
Thanks for sharing
Stupendous!!!!
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