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Dan Castellaneta

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Dan Castellaneta

Daniel Louis Castellaneta ( KAST-ə-lə-NET-ə; born October 29, 1957) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for voicing Homer Simpson on the animated series The Simpsons, as well as other characters on the show such as Grampa Simpson, Krusty the Clown, Groundskeeper Willie, Mayor Quimby, Sideshow Mel, Mr. Teeny, Kodos, Itchy, Santa's Little Helper, and Barney Gumble. Castellaneta is also known for voicing Grandpa Phil in Nickelodeon's Hey Arnold!, and has had voice roles in several other programs, including Futurama, Sibs, Darkwing Duck, The Adventures of Dynamo Duck, The Batman, Back to the Future: The Animated Series, Aladdin, Earthworm Jim, and Taz-Mania. In 1999, Castellaneta appeared in the Christmas special Olive, the Other Reindeer and won an Annie Award for his portrayal of the Postman. Castellaneta released a comedy album I Am Not Homer, and wrote and starred in a one-person show titled Where Did Vincent van Gogh?

Infobox

Born
Daniel Louis Castellaneta (1957-10-29) October 29, 1957 West Roseland, Illinois, USA
Alma mater
Northern Illinois University (BA)
Occupation
Actor • comedian
Years active
1979–present
Spouse
Deb Lacusta (m. 1987)

Tables

· Discography
Two Lips
Two Lips
Album
Two Lips
Released
February 2000
Label
Oglio Records
Notes
All-music comedy album
I Am Not Homer
I Am Not Homer
Album
I Am Not Homer
Released
April 23, 2002
Label
Oglio Records
Notes
Comedy album released with Deb Lacusta
Album
Released
Label
Notes
Two Lips
February 2000
Oglio Records
All-music comedy album
I Am Not Homer
April 23, 2002
Oglio Records
Comedy album released with Deb Lacusta
· Awards and nominations
1992
Emmy Award
Role(s)
Outstanding Voice-Over Performance
Notes
Homer Simpson, Grampa, various others
1993
Homer Simpson
Role(s)
The Simpsons: "Mr. Plow"
Notes
Won
Annie Award
Role(s)
Outstanding Individual Achievement in the Field of Animation
Notes
Various characters
2000
Outstanding Voice Acting by a Male Performer in a Television Series
Role(s)
The Postman
Notes
Olive, the Other Reindeer
2004
Stinkers Bad Movie Award
Role(s)
Most Annoying Non-Human Character
Notes
Thing 1, Thing 2
Golden Raspberry Award
Role(s)
Worst Screen Couple
Notes
Nominated
Emmy Award
Role(s)
Outstanding Voice-Over Performance
Notes
Various characters
Young Artist Award
Role(s)
Most Popular Mom & Pop in a Television Series
Notes
Homer Simpson
2007
WGA Award
Role(s)
Animation
2009
Emmy Award
Role(s)
Outstanding Voice-Over Performance
Notes
Homer Simpson
2010
Outstanding Voice-Over Performance
Role(s)
Homer Simpson, Grampa Simpson
Notes
The Simpsons: "Thursdays with Abie"
2011
Outstanding Voice-Over Performance
Role(s)
Homer Simpson, Barney Gumble, Krusty the Clown, Louie
Notes
The Simpsons: "Donnie Fatso"
2015
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance
Role(s)
Homer Simpson
Notes
The Simpsons: "Bart's New Friend"
2018
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance
Role(s)
Homer Simpson/Krusty the Clown/Groundskeeper Willie and Sideshow Mel
Notes
The Simpsons: "Fears of a Clown"
Year
Award
Category
Role
Series
Result
1992
Emmy Award
Outstanding Voice-Over Performance
Homer Simpson, Grampa, various others
The Simpsons: "Lisa's Pony"
Won
1993
Homer Simpson
The Simpsons: "Mr. Plow"
Won
Annie Award
Outstanding Individual Achievement in the Field of Animation
Various characters
The Simpsons
Won
2000
Outstanding Voice Acting by a Male Performer in a Television Series
The Postman
Olive, the Other Reindeer
Won
2004
Stinkers Bad Movie Award
Most Annoying Non-Human Character
Thing 1, Thing 2
The Cat in the Hat
Nominated
Golden Raspberry Award
Worst Screen Couple
Nominated
Emmy Award
Outstanding Voice-Over Performance
Various characters
The Simpsons: "Today I Am A Clown"
Won
Young Artist Award
Most Popular Mom & Pop in a Television Series
Homer Simpson
The Simpsons
Won
2007
WGA Award
Animation
Nominated
2009
Emmy Award
Outstanding Voice-Over Performance
Homer Simpson
The Simpsons: "Father Knows Worst"
Won
2010
Outstanding Voice-Over Performance
Homer Simpson, Grampa Simpson
The Simpsons: "Thursdays with Abie"
Nominated
2011
Outstanding Voice-Over Performance
Homer Simpson, Barney Gumble, Krusty the Clown, Louie
The Simpsons: "Donnie Fatso"
Nominated
2015
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance
Homer Simpson
The Simpsons: "Bart's New Friend"
Nominated
2018
Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance
Homer Simpson/Krusty the Clown/Groundskeeper Willie and Sideshow Mel
The Simpsons: "Fears of a Clown"
Nominated
· External links
Voice of the Genie 2005
Voice of the Genie 2005
Preceded byRobin Williams
Voice of the Genie 2005
Voice of the Genie 1994 – '95
Succeeded byJim Meskimen
Media offices
Media offices
Preceded byRobin Williams
Media offices
Preceded byJeff Bergman
Preceded byJeff Bergman
Preceded byRobin Williams
Preceded byJeff Bergman
Voice of the Genie 1994 – '95
Thrills & Spills final host 2015
Succeeded byRobin Williams
Succeeded byDavid Walliams
Preceded byRobin Williams
Voice of the Genie 1994 – '95
Succeeded byRobin Williams
Voice of the Genie 2005
Succeeded byJim Meskimen
Media offices
Preceded byJeff Bergman
Thrills & Spills final host 2015
Succeeded byDavid Walliams

References

  1. "Sweet Home Cook County; Dan Castellaneta"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20160528132937/http://www.cookcountyclerk.com/sweethomecookcounty/documents/2007sweethome.pdf
  2. Los Angeles Times
    https://web.archive.org/web/20080512004132/http://www.snpp.com/other/interviews/castellaneta99.html
  3. TV Guide
    https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/dan-castellaneta/bio/145811
  4. Chicago Sun-Times
    http://www.suntimes.com/news/29398287-421/father-of-homer-simpson-voice-actor-dead-at-99.html
  5. Chicago Tribune
  6. Chicago Tribune
    https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/oak-park/news/chi-sp-louis-castellaneta-father-of-homer-simpson-voiceactor-dead-at-99-20141218-story.html
  7. Wednesday Journal
    https://www.oakpark.com/2014/09/30/lou-castellaneta-99-father-of-the-voice-of-homer-simpson/
  8. The Age
    http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/02/27/1046064146568.html
  9. Chicago Sun-Times
  10. The Beacon News
  11. "D'oh!: The Voice of Homer Is Deceivingly Deadpan"
    https://www.foxnews.com/story/doh-the-voice-of-homer-is-deceivingly-deadpan
  12. "'Simpsons' Trivia, From Swearing Lisa To 'Burns-Sexual' Smithers"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20071220140402/http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1565538/20070725/story.jhtml
  13. The Denver Post
    https://web.archive.org/web/20090710115213/http://www.snpp.com/other/interviews/castellaneta00.html
  14. Mirkin, David. (2004). Commentary for "Bart's Inner Child", in The Simpsons: The Complete Fifth Season [DVD]. Twentieth
  15. The Albuquerque Tribune
    https://web.archive.org/web/20131012024317/http://www.abqtrib.com/news/2007/jun/23/voice-homer-simpson-leads-his-own-simple-life
  16. Castellaneta, Dan. (2005). Commentary for "Homer the Great", The Simpsons: The Complete Sixth Season [DVD]. Twentieth Ce
  17. Los Angeles Times
    https://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/hot-property/la-fi-hotprop-dan-castellaneta-20151021-story.html
  18. TV Guide
  19. Jean, Al (2002). Commentary for "Blood Feud", in The Simpsons: The Complete Second Season [DVD]. Twentieth Century Fox.
  20. Reiss, Mike (2002). Commentary for "Principal Charming", in The Simpsons: The Complete Second Season [DVD]. 20th Century
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