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This is a list of cast and crew of The Simpsons.

Cast

Starring

• Dan Castellaneta: Homer Simpson, Grampa Simpson, Barney Gumble, Krusty the Clown, Mayor Quimby, Groundskeeper Willie, Sideshow Mel, Hans Moleman
• Julie Kavner: Marge Simpson, Patty Bouvier, Selma Bouvier, Jacqueline Bouvier
• Nancy Cartwright: Bart Simpson, Nelson Muntz, Todd Flanders, Ralph Wiggum, Kearney, Maggie Simpson¹ and many others.
• Yeardley Smith: Lisa Simpson
• Hank Azaria²: Moe Szyslak, Clancy Wiggum, Apu Nahasapeemapetilan,Professor Frink, Comic Book Guy and many others.
• Harry Shearer: Mr. Burns, Waylon Smithers, Ned Flanders Principal Skinner, Reverend Lovejoy and many others.

¹ Generally Nancy Cartwright voices Maggie Simpson's sound effects such as squeaks, giggles, burps etc. However, other people have occasionally voiced her as well: Yeardley Smith provided her squeaks early on in the series, Elizabeth Taylor guest voiced as her in "Lisa's First Word", James Earl Jones voiced her in "Treehouse of Horror V", using his Darth Vader voice, Harry Shearer voiced her in "Treehouse of Horror IX", using his Kang voice and Jodie Foster voiced an adult Maggie in "Four Great Women and a Manicure".
² Azaria did not become a main cast member until Season 2, before then he was credited as either Also Starring or Guest Star.

Also Starring

• Pamela Hayden: Milhouse Van Houten, Rod Flanders, Jimbo Jones, Sarah Wiggum, Janey Powell, many others. (Season 1-present)
• Tress MacNeille: Agnes Skinner, Dolph Starbeam, Crazy Cat Lady, Cookie Kwan, Brandine Del Roy, many others. (Season 1-present)
• Maggie Roswell: Helen Lovejoy, Maude Flanders, Elizabeth Hoover, Luann Van Houten, Mary Bailey, many others. (Season 1-11, 13-present)
• Russi Taylor: Martin Prince, Sherri and Terri, Üter. (Season 1-present)
• Karl Wiedergott: Additional voices. (Season 10-present)

Former

• Christopher Collins: Original voice of Mr. Burns. (Season 1)
• Doris Grau: Lunchlady Doris (Season 2-7, 9)
• Jo Ann Harris: Additional voices. (Season 1-4)
• Marcia Mitzman Gaven: Temporarily replacing Maggie Roswell. (Season 11-14)

Recurring Special Guest Voices

Main article: List of guest stars

• Albert Brooks¹: Cowboy Bob, Jacques, Brad Goodman, Hank Scorpio, Tab Spangler. (Season 1, 5, 8, 16, The Simpsons Movie)
• Kelsey Grammer: Sideshow Bob. (Season 1, 3, 5-8, 12, 14, 17, 19-21)
• Jane Kaczmarek: Judge Constance Harm (Season 13-16, 18, 21)
• Maurice LaMarche: Additional voices. (Season 6, 16-21)
• Jon Lovitz: Artie Ziff, Professor Lombardo, Aristotle Amadopolis, Jay Sherman, Llewellyn Sinclair. (Season 1-4, 6, 8, 13, 15, 18)
• Joe Mantegna: Fat Tony (Season 3, 6-8, 10-14, 16-18, 20-22)
• Marcia Wallace: Edna Krabappel. (Season 1-present)

Former

• Greg Berg: Additional voices (Season 2, 7-8)
• Phil Hartman: Troy McClure, Lionel Hutz, Lyle Lanley, many others. (Season 2-10)
• Jan Hooks: Manjula Nahasapeemapetilan (Season 9-14)
• Frank Welker²: Santa's Little Helper, other animals. (Season 2-3, 5-8, 11-13)

¹ Credited as "A. Brooks". During season 1, he was credited as "Also Starring".
² Credited both as "Special Guest Voice" and "Also Starring".

Producers

• Matt Groening
• James L. Brooks
• Sam Simon

Writers

Main article: List of writers

• David Cohen
• Al Jean
• Ian Maxtone-Graham
• George Meyer
• Bill Oakley
• Conan O'Brien
• Mike Reiss
• John Swartzwelder
• Jon Vitti
• Josh Weinstein

Showrunners

Main article: List of show runners

• Seasons 1-2: Matt Groening, James L. Brooks & Sam Simon
• Season 3-4: Al Jean & Mike Reiss
• Season 5-6: David Mirkin
• Season 7-8: Bill Oakley & Josh Weinstein
• Season 9-12: Mike Scully
• Season 13-present: Al Jean