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Cartwright was born in [[Dayton, Ohio]], the daughter of Miriam and Frank Cartwright.<ref name="filmr">http://www.filmreference.com/film/35/Nancy-Cartwright.html</ref> A graduate of [[Kettering Fairmont High School (Ohio)|Kettering Fairmont High School]], Cartwright attended [[Ohio University]] before transferring to [[UCLA]], where she earned a degree in theatre.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12253984|title=Cartwright: It's Bearable Being Bart's Likeness|accessdate=2007-07-26|author=Terry Gross Interview on "Fresh Air" (Interview confirms transfer to UCLA)|date=2007-07-26|publisher=National Public Radio}}</ref> She was a student of [[Daws Butler]] (voice of [[Huckleberry Hound]], [[Snagglepuss]], [[Yogi Bear]] and many others),<ref name="actors"/> and in her autobiography cites Butler as being both her mentor and her friend.<ref>{{cite book | last =Cartwright | first =Nancy | authorlink = | coauthors = | title =My Life as a 10-year-old Boy | publisher =Hyperion | date =2000 | location = | pages =Page 116 | url = | doi = | id = | isbn = 0786886005}}</ref> |
Cartwright was born in [[Dayton, Ohio]], the daughter of Miriam and Frank Cartwright.<ref name="filmr">http://www.filmreference.com/film/35/Nancy-Cartwright.html</ref> A graduate of [[Kettering Fairmont High School (Ohio)|Kettering Fairmont High School]], Cartwright attended [[Ohio University]] before transferring to [[UCLA]], where she earned a degree in theatre.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12253984|title=Cartwright: It's Bearable Being Bart's Likeness|accessdate=2007-07-26|author=Terry Gross Interview on "Fresh Air" (Interview confirms transfer to UCLA)|date=2007-07-26|publisher=National Public Radio}}</ref> She was a student of [[Daws Butler]] (voice of [[Huckleberry Hound]], [[Snagglepuss]], [[Yogi Bear]] and many others),<ref name="actors"/> and in her autobiography, "My Life As A Ten-Year-Old Boy" cites Butler as being both her mentor and her friend.<ref>{{cite book | last =Cartwright | first =Nancy | authorlink = | coauthors = | title =My Life as a 10-year-old Boy | publisher =Hyperion | date =2000 | location = | pages =Page 116 | url = | doi = | id = | isbn = 0786886005}}</ref> |
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Cartwright has also appeared on camera in numerous television series and movies, playing roles in ''[[Fame (1982 TV series)|Fame]]'', ''[[Empty Nest (TV series)|Empty Nest]]'', ''[[Cheers]]'', ''[[The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air]]'', ''[[Twilight Zone: The Movie]]'', ''[[Flesh & Blood (film)| Flesh + Blood]]'', and ''[[Godzilla (1998 film)|Godzilla]]'' as well as the lead in the TV movie ''[[Marian Rose White]]''. Cartwright also appeared in a Season 6 episode of ''[[24 (season 6)|24]]'' as Jeannie Tyler, the woman [[Chloe O'Brian]] thinks is [[Morris O'Brian]]'s current [[Alcoholics Anonymous|AA]] sponsor (filmed during the same season, [[Kiefer Sutherland]] and [[Mary Lynn Rajskub]] reprised their roles as [[Jack Bauer]] and [[Chloe O'Brian]] on the ''Simpsons'' episode "[[24 Minutes]]"). |
Cartwright has also appeared on camera in numerous television series and movies, playing roles in ''[[Fame (1982 TV series)|Fame]]'', ''[[Empty Nest (TV series)|Empty Nest]]'', ''[[Cheers]]'', ''[[The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air]]'', ''[[Twilight Zone: The Movie]]'', ''[[Flesh & Blood (film)| Flesh + Blood]]'', and ''[[Godzilla (1998 film)|Godzilla]]'' as well as the lead in the TV movie ''[[Marian Rose White]]''. Cartwright also appeared in a Season 6 episode of ''[[24 (season 6)|24]]'' as Jeannie Tyler, the woman [[Chloe O'Brian]] thinks is [[Morris O'Brian]]'s current [[Alcoholics Anonymous|AA]] sponsor (filmed during the same season, [[Kiefer Sutherland]] and [[Mary Lynn Rajskub]] reprised their roles as [[Jack Bauer]] and [[Chloe O'Brian]] on the ''Simpsons'' episode "[[24 Minutes]]"). |
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Her best selling autobiography, ''My Life As A Ten-Year-Old Boy'' (Hyperion/Bloomsbury, 2001), offers a behind-the-scenes look at the phenomenon of The Simpsons. This book was converted into a one woman stage showof the same name, which she performed at the [[Edinburgh Festival Fringe]] in 2004. She recorded an updated version of the autobiography, which was released as an audio book in 2004. |
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Cartwright actively supports many |
Cartwright actively supports many non-profit organizations that help children including Devonshire PALS (Police Activities League Supporters)for which she annually hosts Monte Carlo Night (Sept. 20, 2008) at her home, Make-A-Wish Foundation for which she received the "Wish Icon Award" in 2007, and The Way to Happiness Foundation. |
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In 2005 she was honored with the ceremonial title of "Honorary Mayor" by the Northridge Chamber of Commerce, which she continues to hold in 2008. Northridge is a suburb of Los Angeles. |
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Cartwright is divorced and has two children. |
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She is a member of the [[Church of Scientology]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/g2/story/0,,1274066,00.html|title=That's my boy|accessdate=2007-05-14|author=Emma Brockes|date=2004-08-02|publisher=The Guardian}}</ref> joining in [[1989]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.solitarytrees.net/racism/external/collar.htm|title=NPR transcript from All things Considered: Scientology|accessdate=2007-05-14|date=1997-03-12|publisher=Solitary Trees}}</ref> becoming a [[Clear (Scientology)|Clear]] on [[October 1]], [[1991]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.truthaboutscientology.com/stats/by-name/n/nancy-cartwright.html||title=Nancy Cartwright in Scientology's Published Service Completion Lists|accessdate=2007-09-17}}</ref> Two of the organizations she supports, the Way to Happiness Foundation and the World Literary Crusade, are themselves linked to the Church of Scientology. |
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Cartwright married writer [[Warren Murphy]] in 1988. The couple had two children before divorcing in 2005.<ref name="filmr"/> |
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Cartwright was awarded Scientology's Patron Laureate Award after she donated $10 million, almost twice her annual salary, to the organization in 2007.<ref>{{cite news | last =[[Associated Press]] | first = | coauthors = | title =Scientologists' big donations | work =ABC Action News | pages = | language = | publisher =Scripps TV Station Group | date =[[January 30]], [[2008]] | url =http://www.abcactionnews.com/entertainment/story.aspx?content_id=8b326a4d-69fe-4b8c-a80b-7cd0f3d680cd | accessdate =2008-01-31}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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Nancy Campbell Cartwright (born October 25, 1957) is an American voice actress. She is perhaps best known for providing the voices of Bart Simpson, Nelson Muntz, Todd Flanders and Ralph Wiggum on the animated television show The Simpsons.[1]
Biography
Early life
Cartwright was born in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Miriam and Frank Cartwright.[2] A graduate of Kettering Fairmont High School, Cartwright attended Ohio University before transferring to UCLA, where she earned a degree in theatre.[3] She was a student of Daws Butler (voice of Huckleberry Hound, Snagglepuss, Yogi Bear and many others),[1] and in her autobiography, "My Life As A Ten-Year-Old Boy" cites Butler as being both her mentor and her friend.[4]
Career work
Cartwright has over two decades experience at the mic. In addition to her work on The Simpsons, she has lent her voice to characters on various other animated series, including Kim Possible, All Grown Up!, The Replacements, Richie Rich, "Goof Troop", Animaniacs, Pinky and the Brain, My Little Pony, The Critic, God, The Devil and Bob, Mike, Lu & Og, Pound Puppies, The Snorks, Galaxy High as well as Chuck Jones' final work, Timberwolf.
Cartwright has also appeared on camera in numerous television series and movies, playing roles in Fame, Empty Nest, Cheers, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Twilight Zone: The Movie, Flesh + Blood, and Godzilla as well as the lead in the TV movie Marian Rose White. Cartwright also appeared in a Season 6 episode of 24 as Jeannie Tyler, the woman Chloe O'Brian thinks is Morris O'Brian's current AA sponsor (filmed during the same season, Kiefer Sutherland and Mary Lynn Rajskub reprised their roles as Jack Bauer and Chloe O'Brian on the Simpsons episode "24 Minutes").
Her best selling autobiography, My Life As A Ten-Year-Old Boy (Hyperion/Bloomsbury, 2001), offers a behind-the-scenes look at the phenomenon of The Simpsons. This book was converted into a one woman stage showof the same name, which she performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2004. She recorded an updated version of the autobiography, which was released as an audio book in 2004.
Awards
Cartwright received an Emmy Award and an Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Voice-Over Performance as Bart Simpson, and Nelson Muntz. She has also received Emmys for Animaniacs and Elmyra, Pinky and The Brain.
Cartwright’s production company, SportsBlast, and partners Turner Sports Interactive hosting Nascar.com were recognized with the Silver Award by the Houston Film Festival for their original series The Kellys.
Other work
Cartwright actively supports many non-profit organizations that help children including Devonshire PALS (Police Activities League Supporters)for which she annually hosts Monte Carlo Night (Sept. 20, 2008) at her home, Make-A-Wish Foundation for which she received the "Wish Icon Award" in 2007, and The Way to Happiness Foundation.
In 2005 she was honored with the ceremonial title of "Honorary Mayor" by the Northridge Chamber of Commerce, which she continues to hold in 2008. Northridge is a suburb of Los Angeles.
Cartwright is divorced and has two children.
Cartwright is a stock car driver and is actively seeking a NASCAR license.
References
- ^ a b Stated in interview on Inside the Actors Studio
- ^ http://www.filmreference.com/film/35/Nancy-Cartwright.html
- ^ Terry Gross Interview on "Fresh Air" (Interview confirms transfer to UCLA) (2007-07-26). "Cartwright: It's Bearable Being Bart's Likeness". National Public Radio. Retrieved 2007-07-26.
- ^ Cartwright, Nancy (2000). My Life as a 10-year-old Boy. Hyperion. pp. Page 116. ISBN 0786886005.
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