Nancy Cartwright

Published: Aug. 6, 2020, 2:49 p.m.

When it comes to voiceover, says Nancy Cartwright, \u201cyou can\u2019t really make any mistakes.\u201d The television legend, best known for her longtime work as Bart Simpson, here gives listeners a crash course on breaking into the biz as a voiceover talent\u2014plus many words of inspiration. Whether you\u2019re curious about voice acting or an artist wondering how to navigate the ongoing industry shutdown, this interview covers it all.\n\nBorn in Ohio and mentored by Daws Butler in the art of voice acting, Nancy is the voice behind Bart Simpson and other characters on the world\u2019s longest-running sitcom, Fox\u2019s \u201cThe Simpsons.\u201d She\u2019s also appeared on \u201cThe Animaniacs,\u201d \u201cKim Possible,\u201d \u201cRugrats,\u201d \u201cThe Replacements,\u201d and more, turned her autobiography, \u201cMy Life as a 10-Year-Old Boy,\u201d into a one-woman play, and wrote and produced the film \u201cIn Search of Fellini.\u201d For \u201cThe Simpsons,\u201d Nancy won the voiceover performance Emmy Award in 1992, and is in contention again this year. Check out Backstage\u2019s coverage of all things voiceover here: https://bit.ly/3i9hExR\n---\nBackstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage\u2019s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today\u2019s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made, to personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Jack Smart, Awards Editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ\n\nSubscribe and listen to In the Envelope:\n- SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2jUpnnw\n- Google Play: https://bit.ly/2DHkPwt\n- iTunes: https://apple.co/2rs0llz\n- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2QNmu6C\n- Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2DJv6bD\n\nFollow Backstage and In the Envelope on social media:\n- https://www.facebook.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/intheenvelope\n- https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast\n\nLooking to get cast? Browse Backstage casting listings: https://www.backstage.com/casting\nCheck out Backstage\u2019s community-driven virtual programming, The Slate: https://bit.ly/2WDNXf0\nBackstage stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Visit our list of resources: https://bit.ly/3cuMBt5\n\nSpecial thanks to...\n- Host: Jack Smart\n- Producer: Jamie Muffett\n- Social Media: Katie Minard\n- Design: Mark Stinson and Caitlin Watkins\n- Additional Support: Kasey Howe, Samantha Sherlock, Oriella St. Louis