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Dan Castellaneta Biography

Birth Name:Daniel Louis Castellaneta

Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

In 1993, he won an Annie Award for outstanding individual achievement in the field of animation
Graduated from Northern Illinois University with a degree in art education in 1979
From 1983 to 1987 he worked at The Second City improvisational theatre and did voiceover work for radio stations
While working as a student teacher, he entertained his students with his impressions
Quote: "[on the anonymity of voice acting] "Occasionally, you do get recognized a little bit․ And that's fine․ Most people are pretty cool about it․ That's the thing - it's such a low-key thing that I can still enjoy it and not worry about it․""
Quote: "['The Simpsons'] opened up comedy writing to aspects of family life that weren't explored as much; because not only does [it] parody the family, but it parodies the American small town․․․trying to get to a certain kind of truth․"
Started voicing Homer in "The Simpsons" when the series was only a collection of animated shorts on "The Tracey Ullman Show" and also voices Abraham Simpson, Barney Gumble, Krusty the Clown, Groundskeeper Willie, Mayor Quimby and Hans Moleman
Though he has made a few live-action appearances, most of his work is in animated series including "Darkwing Duck" and "Back to the Future: The Animated Series․"
Released the comedy albums "Two Lips" and "I Am Not Homer" in 2000 and 2002 respectively
Practices T'ai Chi and vegetarianism, and unlike his beer-drinking character on "The Simpsons," eschews alcohol

Awards

1992Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Voice-Over Performance: winner
1993Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Voice-Over Performance: winner
1998OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
1999OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2000Annie-Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting by a Male Performer in an Animated Television Production: winner
2000OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2001OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2002OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2003OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2004OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2004Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Voice-Over Performance: winner
2004Young Artist Award-Most Popular Mom & Pop in a Television Series: winner
2005OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2006OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: winner
2007OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2007WGA Award (TV)-Animation: nominated
2008OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2009OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2009Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Voice-Over Performance: winner
2010Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2010Prism Award-Performance in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series - Comedy/Musical: nominated
2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series - Comedy/Musical: nominated
2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Comedy/Musical: nominated
2015BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Comedy/Musical: nominated
2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2018BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short: winner
2018BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award-Best Male Vocal Performance in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short in a Supporting Role: winner
2018BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Male Vocal Performance in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short in a Supporting Role: winner
2018BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short: winner
2018Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2021OFTA TV Hall of Fame-Character: winner
2023OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2025OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated