Dan Castellaneta
Dan Castellaneta | |
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Castellaneta in 2004 | |
| Born | Daniel Louis Castellaneta October 29, 1957 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Oak Park and River Forest High School |
| Alma mater | Northern Illinois University |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Voice actor, Comedian, Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Known for | Homer Simpson in The Simpsons |
| Notable work | The Simpsons |
| Spouse |
Deb Lacusta (m. 1987) |
| Parent(s) | Louis Castellaneta Elsie Castellaneta |
| Signature | |
Daniel Louis Castellaneta (born October 29, 1957) is an Emmy award-winning American actor, voice actor, comedian and screenwriter best known for providing the voice of Homer Simpson and other characters on the long-running FOX animated series The Simpsons. As well as being a voice actor for The Simpsons, Dan Castellaneta has also written a few episodes of The Simpsons along with his wife, Deb Lacusta.
Full list of Simpsons Characters Voiced By Dan Castellaneta
- Homer Simpson
- Abraham Simpson
- Krusty the Clown
- Barney Gumble
- Groundskeeper Willie
- Mayor Quimby
- Hans Moleman
- Sideshow Mel
- Itchy
- Kodos
- Gil Gunderson
- Squeaky-Voiced Teen
- Blue-Haired Lawyer
- Rich Texan
- Louie
- Bill
- Arnie Pye
- Mr. Teeny
- Yes Guy
- Scott Christian
- Assistant Superintendent Leopold
- Rabbi Krustofsky[A]
- Charlie
- Gary
- Santa's Little Helper[B]
- Frankie the Squealer
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Nothing in Common | Brian | |
| 1989 | Say Anything... | Diane's teacher | Uncredited |
| K-9 | Maitre D' | ||
| The War of the Roses | Gavin's client | ||
| 1991 | Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead | Animated Mrs. Sturak | |
| 1993 | Super Mario Bros. | Narrator | Credited as "Dan Castellenetta" |
| 1994 | The Client | Slick Moeller | |
| The Return of Jafar | Genie | ||
| Love Affair | Phil | ||
| The Land Before Time II | Ozzy | ||
| 1995 | Forget Paris | Man test-driving car | Uncredited |
| 1996 | All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 | Tall customs dog | |
| Space Jam | Male fan | ||
| 1998 | Plump Fiction | Bumpkin | |
| Aladdin's Arabian Adventures | Genie | Vols. 1-4: Team Genie, Creatures of Invention, Magic Makers, Fearless Friends; direct-to-video release | |
| My Giant | Partlow | ||
| 1999 | The Settlement | Neal | |
| 2000 | Joseph: King of Dreams | Auctioneer Horse Trader |
Direct-to-video release |
| Rugrats in Paris: The Movie | Priest | ||
| 2001 | Recess: School's Out | Guard #1 | |
| 2002 | Harold Buttleman, Daredevil Stuntman | Human Canonball | |
| Return to Never Land | Additional voices | ||
| Hey Arnold!: The Movie | Grandpa Phil Nick Vermicelli |
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| 2003 | Kim Possible: The Secret Files | Drakken's Goons | Direct-to-DVD release |
| The Cat in the Hat | Voice of Thing One and Two | ||
| Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade | BoE Agent #2 | Direct-to-video release | |
| 2004 | Adventures in Homeschooling | Gus Hemple | Short film |
| 2006 | I-See-You.Com | Jim Orr | |
| I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With | Dick | ||
| Scooby-Doo! Pirates Ahoy! | Mr. Mysterio Woodenleg Wally |
Direct-to-DVD release | |
| The Pursuit of Happyness | Alan Frakesh | ||
| 2007 | Hellboy Animated: Iron Shoes | Iron Shoes | Short film on DVD of Hellboy: Blood and Iron |
| Chasing Robert | Dan the Bookie | ||
| The Simpsons Movie | Homer Simpson Various characters |
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| 2008 | Superhero Movie | Carlson | |
| Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs | The Robot Devil | Direct-to-DVD release | |
| Immigrants (L.A. Dolce Vita) | Mr. Csapo[1] | Dub of Hungarian film | |
| Remembering Phil | Dr. Seymour | ||
| Horton Hears a Who! | The Wickersham Brothers | ||
| 2011 | Super 8 | Izzy | |
| Scratching the Surface | Mr. Edelman | ||
| 2014 | Humphrey | Humphrey (voice) | |
| 2015 | Fantastic Four | Mr. Kenny |
Television
| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987–1990 | The Tracey Ullman Show | Various characters | |
| 1989–present | The Simpsons | Homer Simpson, Abe Simpson, Krusty the Clown, Barney Gumble, Various characters |
Has also written four episodes Won four Primetime Emmy Awards |
| 1990 | ALF | Steve Michaels | Episode 4.21: "Stayin' Alive" |
| TaleSpin | Dr. Zibaldo | Episode 63: "The Incredible Shrinking Molly" | |
| Bagdad Café | Gilbert | Episode 2.6: "Rainy Days and Mondays" | |
| Working Tra$h | George Agrande | ||
| 42nd Primetime Emmy Awards | Homer Simpson | TV special | |
| 1990, 1992 | Married... with Children | Pete Funeral Director |
Episode 5.5: "Dance Show" Episode 7.9: "Death of a Shoe Salesman" |
| 1991 | Dream On | Phil | Episode 2.3: "The 37-Year Itch" |
| Taz-Mania | Mister Thickley | Recurring role | |
| Sibs | Warren Morris | Recurring role | |
| Sesame Street | Homer Simpson | Voice; guest star (Celebrity Monster in the Mirror) | |
| 1991–1992 | Darkwing Duck | Megavolt/Elmo Sputterspark | Appeared in 12 episodes |
| Back to the Future: The Animated Series | Dr. Emmett Brown | Appeared in all 26 episodes | |
| 1992 | Lady Against the Odds | Len Chisholm | television film |
| Fievel's American Tails | Chula the Tarantula | Appeared in nine episodes | |
| L.A. Law | David Champion | Episode 7.1: "L.A. Lawless" | |
| Dinosaurs | Zabar | Episode 3.6: "Germ Warfare" | |
| Tiny Toon Adventures | Jeffries Harvey |
Episode 3.13: "Grandma's Dead" Episode 3.20: "It's a Wonderful Tiny Toon Christmas Special" | |
| Goof Troop | Coach Roach, Talent Scout, Game Announcer | Episode 1.64: "To Catch A Goof" | |
| 1992–1997 | Eek! The Cat | Mittens Bill |
Appeared in 11 episodes |
| 1993 | Animaniacs | Dracula | episode 29 Draculee Draculaa/Franken Runt |
| The Pink Panther | Voodoo Man Additional voices |
Recurring roles | |
| Tracey Ullman Takes On New York | Gordon | HBO one-off special | |
| Sonic the Hedgehog | Lazaar | Episode 1.5: "Super Sonic"; uncredited | |
| Marsupilami | Stewart | Episodes 1.7 and 1.11 | |
| 1994 | The Critic | Homer Simpson | Episode 1.3: "Dial 'M' for Mother" |
| Wings | George Wexler | Episode 5.18: "Moonlighting" | |
| The George Carlin Show | Passenger | Episode 1.7: "George Gets Some Money" | |
| Related by Birth | Warren Morris | ||
| Bakersfield P.D. | Darian Ferguson | Episode 1.17: "Last One Into the Water" | |
| Grace Under Fire | Mr. Rudder | Episode 2.5: "Jimmy's Girl" | |
| The Tick | Mole King | Episode 1.11: "The Tick vs. the Mole-Men" | |
| 1994–1995 | Aladdin | Genie Frajhid the Ice Efreet |
Appeared in all 86 episodes Episode 27: "Of Ice and Men" |
| 1995 | Murphy Brown | Tony Lucchesi | Episode 7.17: "Specific Overtures" |
| The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes | Alan Winsdale | ||
| 1995–1996 | Earthworm Jim | Earthworm Jim
Evil Jim |
Appeared in all 23 episodes |
| 1996-2003 | Dexter's Laboratory | Additional characters | |
| 1996 | The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper | Additional voices | |
| Friends | Zoo Janitor | Episode 2.12: "The One After the Super Bowl: Part 1" | |
| NYPD Blue | Gus | Episode 3.15: "Head Case" | |
| Quack Pack | Gil (voice) | Episode 1.13: "Koi Story" | |
| 1996–2004 | Hey Arnold! | Grandpa Phil | |
| 1997 | Cybill | DaVolio | Episode 3.17: "Kiss Me, You Fool" |
| The Drew Carey Show | Stan | Episode 2.20: "Two Drews and the Queen of Poland" | |
| Nightmare Ned | Number 1 | Episode "Alien Abduction" | |
| The Online Adventures of Ozzie the Elf | Comet & Blitzen | ||
| 1997–1999 | Cow and Chicken | Earl and various characters | |
| 1998 | Rhapsody in Bloom | Chelton | Television film |
| Hercules: The Animated Series | Homer the reporter | Episodes 1.18: "Hercules and the Comedy of Arrows" and 1.26: "Hercules and the Trojan War" | |
| 1998–2001 | Histeria! | Additional voices | Recurring role |
| Everybody Loves Raymond | Bryan | Episodes 2.20: "T-Ball" and 6.8: "It's Supposed to Be Fun" | |
| 1998–2003 | Rugrats | Jonathan | Recurring role |
| 1999 | Mad About You | Rory O'Grady | Episode 7.10: "Win a Free Car" |
| Detention | Additional voices | Recurring role | |
| Johnny Bravo | Harvey | Episode 2.11: "A League of His Own/Johnny Goes to Camp/Buffoon Lagoon" | |
| Oh, Grow Up | Sven Jorgensen | Episode 1.7: "Hunter's Metamorphosis" | |
| Nash Bridges | Eddie Day | Episode 5.9: "Crosstalk" | |
| Olive, the Other Reindeer | The Postman | TV special | |
| 1999–2013 | Futurama | Robot Devil | Episodes "Hell is Other Robots", "The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings", "Ghost in the Machines", "The Six Million Dollar Mon", and "Calculon 2.0". |
| 2000 | Buzz Lightyear of Star Command | Various characters | Appeared in eight episodes |
| 2000, 2001 | Batman Beyond | Mr. Brooks Guard Kobra Commado |
Episode 2.13: "Terry's Friend Dates a Robot" Episode 3.10: "The Curse of the Kobra: Part 1" Episode 3.11: "The Curse of the Kobra: Part 2" |
| 2000-2003 | Poochini's Yard | Various characters | Recurring role |
| 2001 | The New Woody Woodpecker Show | Additional voice | Episode "Ya Gonna Eat That?/Chilly & Hungry/Brother Cockroach" |
| 2001-2004 | Lloyd in Space | Dunkirque/Mr. Blobberts/Driver/Rodeo Clown Lloyd/Repairman/Park Ranger/Plumber/Delivery Man/Harvulian Melblatznak/Intrepidville Personnel/Joe/Doctor/Blobullon/Additional Voices | Recurring role |
| 2001 | Yes, Dear | Walt | Episode 1.12: "Where There's a Will, There's a Waiver" |
| Laughter on the 23rd Floor | Milt Fields | Television film | |
| Disney's House of Mouse | Genie | Episode 1.2: "Big Bad Wolf Daddy" | |
| 2002 | Jackie Chan Adventures | Jumba | Episode 2.23: "Into the Mouth of Evil" |
| Kim Possible | Various characters | Appeared in three episodes | |
| 2002–2003 | Reba | Eugene Fisher | Episodes 2.7: "Mommy Nearest" and 2.17: "The Feud" |
| 2003 | The Pitts | Morty | Episode 1.4: "Dummy and Dummier" |
| All Grown Up! | Jonathan | ||
| The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius | Professor Crank Hulk Jimmy |
Episode 2.5: "Operation: Rescue Jet Fusion" Episode 3.10 "The N-Men" | |
| The Shnookums and Meat Funny Cartoon Show | Kung-fu Trainer | Episode 1.1: "Kung-fu Kitty" | |
| Justice League | Minister | Episodes 2.7 and 2.8: "Maid of Honor" Parts 1 and 2 | |
| Duck Dodgers | Martian sage Football player #3 |
Episode 1.10: "Quarterback Quack/To Love a Duck" | |
| Frasier | Brad | Episode 11.7: "Maris Returns" | |
| That '70s Show | Agent Armstrong | Episode 6.5: "I'm Free" | |
| 2004 | Party Wagon | Wild Bill Hickok Clerk Cheyenne #2 |
Television film |
| Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Charlie's Angels' | Aaron Spelling | ||
| The Jimmy Timmy Power Hour | Goddard's evil robot voice | ||
| Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends | Additional voices | Recurring role | |
| As Told by Ginger | Dave Bishop Jeweler |
Episode 3.3: "About Face" | |
| Complete Savages | Frog Mr. Horner |
Episode 1.6: "Free Lily" | |
| 2004–2008 | The Batman | Arnold Wesker/Scarface | Appeared in three episodes |
| 2005 | Stargate SG-1 | Joe Spencer | Episode 8.15: "Citizen Joe" |
| What's New, Scooby-Doo? | Officer McBride | Episode: "A Scooby-Doo Valentine" | |
| Arrested Development | Dr. Stein | Episode 2.15: "The Sword of Destiny" | |
| Firehouse Tales | Stinky | TV series | |
| Loonatics Unleashed | College Professor | Episode 1.6: "The Comet Cometh" | |
| 2006 | The Jeff Garlin Program | Ted | |
| Veronica Mars | Dr. Kinny | Episode 3.2: "My Big Fat Greek Rush Week" | |
| Casper's Scare School | Stretch | Television film | |
| Legion of Super Heroes | Boris Captain Howdy Coluans |
Episode 1.4: "Fear Factory" | |
| 2006–2007 | Campus Ladies | Dean Dewey | Episodes 1.7: "Safety Bathroom" and 2.7: "Safety First" |
| 2007 | Sands of Oblivion | Cecil B. DeMille | Television film |
| Entourage | Andrew Preston | Episodes 4.2: "The First Cut Is the Deepest" and 4.7: "The Day Fuckers" | |
| 2007–2011 | Greek | Dr. Milton Hastings | Appeared in nine episodes |
| 2008 | Monk | Tiny Werner | Episode 6.12: "Mr Monk Goes to the Bank" |
| Reno 911! | Commissioner Jerry Salerno | Episode 5.11: "Junior Runs for Office" | |
| Relative Stranger | Gary | Television film | |
| 2009 | Castle | Judge Markway | Episode 1.1: "Pilot" and 1.8: "Ghosts" |
| Ghost Whisperer | Frank the Ghost | Episode 4.12 "The Joint's Haunted" | |
| How I Met Your Mother | Milt | Episode 4.22: "Right Place Right Time" | |
| Bones | Officer Novarro | Episode 5.7: "The Dwarf in the Dirt" | |
| Desperate Housewives | Jeff Bicks | Episode 6.10: "Boom Crunch" | |
| 2010, 2012 | Late Show with David Letterman | Homer Simpson | Episodes "17.69" and "20.38" |
| 2010 | Tracey Ullman's State of the Union | Agent | Episode 3.5 |
| The Good Guys | Walter Diparko | Episode 1.7: "Hunches & Heists" | |
| The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special – In 3-D! On Ice! | Himself Homer Simpson |
TV special | |
| 2011 | Parks and Recreation | Derry Murbles | Episodes 4.3: "Born & Raised", 5.8: "Pawnee Commons" and 6.14 "Anniversaries" |
| 2012 | FOX 25th Anniversary Special | Homer Simpson | TV special |
| The Office | CEO of Prestige Direct Sale Solutions | Episode 8.23: "Turf War" | |
| 2012, 2014 | Family Guy | Homer Simpson | Episode 11.2: "Ratings Guy" and Episode 13.1: "The Simpsons Guy" |
| 2013 | Major Crimes | Ray Winters | Episode 27: "Year-End Blowout" |
| Dads | British Narrator | Episode 1: "Pilot" | |
| The Mindy Project | Marty | Episode 18: "Danny's Friend" | |
| Wendell & Vinnie | Mr. Lipshitz | Episode 1: "Pilot" | |
| 2014 | Last Week Tonight with John Oliver | Homer Simpson | Episode 1.24: "Episode 24" |
| The League | Dr. Harvat | Episode 67: "Taco Standard Time" | |
| Quick Draw | Deacon Jim | Episode 10: "Deacon Jim" | |
| Hot in Cleveland | Dr. McNally | Episode 99: "Straight Outta Cleveland" |
Music videos
| Year | Song | Role | Artist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | "Do the Bartman" | Homer Simpson | Nancy Cartwright |
Video games
- The Simpsons (1991) - Homer Simpson
- The Simpsons Cartoon Studio (1996) - Various characters
- Toonstruck (1996) - Flux Wildly
- Virtual Springfield (1997) - Various characters
- Herc's Adventures (1997) - Hercules
- ClayFighter 63 1/3 (1997) - Earthworm Jim, Boogerman
- Driver (1998) - Answering machine callers
- Planescape: Torment (1999) - Nordom
- Y2K: The Game (1999) - Additional voices
- Earthworm Jim 3D (1999) - Earthworm Jim
- The Simpsons Bowling (1999) - Various characters
- Aladdin in Nasira's Revenge (2001) - Genie
- The Simpsons Wrestling (2001) - Various characters
- The Simpsons: Road Rage (2001) - Various characters
- Kingdom Hearts (2002) - Genie
- The Simpsons Skateboarding (2002) - Various characters
- The Simpsons: Hit & Run (2003) - Various characters
- Metal Arms: Glitch in the System (2003) - Krunk
- Kingdom Hearts II (2005) - Genie
- Cartoon Network Racing (2006) - Earl
- Happy Feet (2006) - Ramon, Elephant seal #1
- The Simpsons Game (2007) - Various characters
- Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories (2008) - (archived voice acting)
- BioShock (2007) - Toasty splicer
- Bioshock 2 (2010) - Toasty splicer
- The Simpsons: Tapped Out (2012) - Various characters
- Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix (2013) - Genie
- Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix (2014) - Genie (Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix)
- Lego Dimensions (2015) - Homer Simpson, Krusty the Clown (archived voice acting)
- Kingdom Hearts III (2019) - Genie
Theater
- American Splendor - Harvey Pekar
Theme park
- The Simpsons Ride (2008) - Homer Simpson, Various characters
References
- ↑ "Immigrants". Immigrants: The Movie.com. Archived from the original on 2008-12-17. Retrieved 2008-12-26.