About
Four-time Primetime Emmy Award-winning American voice actor, comedian, and screenwriter who has voiced Homer Simpson, Grandpa Simpson, Krusty the Clown, Groundskeeper Willie, and Mayor Quimby on the animated sitcom The Simpsons since its debut in 1989.
Before Fame
Trained and performed with Chicago's legendary The Second City comedy improv troupe from 1983 to 1987 before being discovered by producer James L. Brooks and cast on The Tracey Ullman Show.
Trivia
Created Homer Simpson's iconic catchphrase D'oh! by adapting a frustrated grunt originally used by character actor Jimmy Finlayson in Laurel and Hardy short comedies.
Family Life
Born in Chicago to Louis and Elsie Castellaneta. He has been married to actress and television writer Deb Lacusta since 1987; they have frequently co-written episodes of The Simpsons together.
Associated With
Has worked continuously alongside fellow Simpsons voice legends Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, and Yeardley Smith for over thirty-five seasons.
