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Yeardley Smith

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Comic actress and voice specialist Yeardley Smith has made a virtue out of her odd looks, small figure and distinctive, child-like nasal tones. Lending vocal life to the animated role of "Lisa Simpson" - the intelligent, caring, saxophone-droning, vegetarian member of the Simpson family - has been her bread-and-butter job for over 20 years... See full bio »

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Martha Maria Yeardley Smith
in Paris, France
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1989-2013 The Simpsons (TV series)
Lisa Simpson / 'Share my locker' / Alive Character #2 / …
– The Man Who Came to Be Dinner (2013) … Lisa Simpson (voice)
– The Saga of Carl Carlson (2013) … Lisa Simpson (voice)
– The Fabulous Faker Boy (2013) … Lisa Simpson (voice)
– Whiskey Business (2013) … Lisa Simpson (voice)
– Pulpit Friction (2013) … Lisa Simpson (voice)
See all 529 episodes »
 
2012 8 (video)
Dr. Nancy Cott
 
2012 The Simpsons: Tapped Out (Video Game)
Lisa Simpson (voice) (uncredited)
 
2011 Strawberry (short)
Baker
 
2011 New Year's Eve
Maude - Ahern Party
 
2011 The Chaperone
Miss Miller
 
2010 Virginia
Mrs. Whitaker
 
2010/I Tug
Mom
 
2010 Spork
Ms. Danahy
 
2010 The Big Bang Theory (TV series)
Sandy
– The Einstein Approximation (2010) … Sandy
 
2010 High School
Computer Skills Teacher
 
2009 The Wishing Well (TV movie)
Mary Williams
 
2009 Mad Men (TV series)
Nurse Mary
– The Fog (2009) … Nurse Mary
 
2009 Waiting for Ophelia
Caitlin O'Malley
 
2008 Miracle of Phil (short)
Holly
 
2008 The Simpsons Ride (short)
Lisa Simpson (voice)
 
2007 The Simpsons Game (Video Game)
Lisa Simpson (voice)
 
2007 The Simpsons Movie
Lisa Simpson (voice)
 
2005 Strong Medicine (TV series)
Real Estate Agent
– Dying Inside (2005) … Real Estate Agent
 
2005 Phil of the Future (TV series)
Mrs. Teslow
– Corner Pocket (2005) … Mrs. Teslow
– Double Trouble (2005) … Mrs. Teslow
 
2004 The Simpsons' Christmas Message (TV short)
Lisa Simpson (voice) (uncredited)
 
2004 Dead Like Me (TV series)
Penny
– Always (2004) … Penny
– Forget Me Not (2004) … Penny
 
2004 Back by Midnight
Veronica
 
2003 The Simpsons: Hit & Run (Video Game)
Lisa Simpson (voice)
 
2003 Becker (TV series)
Ruby
– Ms. Fortune (2003) … Ruby
 
2002 The Simpsons: Skateboarding (Video Game)
Lisa Simpson (voice)
 
1997-2002 Dharma & Greg (TV series)
Marlene
– The Mamas and the Papas: Part 1 (2002) … Marlene
– The Mamas and the Papas: Part 2 (2002) … Marlene
– Tuesday's Child (2002) … Marlene
– The Parent Trap (2002) … Marlene
– This Diamond Ring (2002) … Marlene
See all 17 episodes »
 
2001 The Simpsons: Road Rage (Video Game)
Lisa Simpson (voice)
 
2001 The Simpsons: Wrestling (Video Game)
Lisa Simpson (voice)
 
2001 Last Dance (TV movie)
 
1999 Simpsons Bowling (Video Game)
Lisa Simpson (voice)
 
1999 Nash Bridges (TV series)
Stevie Strong
– Crosstalk (1999) … Stevie Strong
 
1998 Sports Night (TV series)
Malory Moss
– Intellectual Property (1998) … Malory Moss
 
1997 As Good as It Gets
Jackie
 
1997 Teen Angel (TV series)
Miss Gross
– Jeremiah Was a Bullfrog (1997) … Miss Gross
 
1997 Smart Guy (TV series)
Mrs. Rawlings
– Dumbstruck (1997) … Mrs. Rawlings
 
1997 Toothless (TV movie)
Gatekeeper
 
1997 Just Write
Lulu
 
1997 The Simpsons: Virtual Springfield (Video Game)
Lisa Simpson (voice)
 
1996 Jingle All the Way
Woman Who Flirts with Howie (uncredited)
 
1996 The Simpsons: Cartoon Studio (Video Game)
Lisa Simpson (voice)
 
1994 Empty Nest (TV series)
Sally
– Just for Laughs (1994) … Sally
 
1991-1994 Herman's Head (TV series)
Louise Fitzer
– First Impressions (1994) … Louise Fitzer
– A Head in the Polls (1994) … Louise Fitzer
– Absence Makes the Head Grow Fonder (1994) … Louise Fitzer
– Herm-in the Time of Cholera (1994) … Louise Fitzer
– Bedtime for Hermo (1994) … Louise Fitzer
See all 72 episodes »
 
1993 We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story
Cecilia (voice)
 
1992 Toys
Researcher Miss Drum
 
1992 Likely Suspects (TV series)
– Am I Not Your Stiff? (1992)
 
1991 City Slickers
Nancy
 
1991 The Simpsons (Video Game)
Lisa Simpson (voice) (uncredited)
 
1991 Big Bird's Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake (TV movie)
Lisa Simpson (voice)
 
1991 Comic Relief IV (TV movie)
Lisa Simpson (voice)
 
1990 The Ice Capades 50th Anniversary Special (TV movie)
Lisa Simpson (voice)
 
1990 Do the Bartman (TV short)
Lisa Simpson (voice)
 
1990 Sydney (TV series)
Tracy Cole
– The Me Nobody Knows (1990) … Tracy Cole
 
1989 The Simpsons: Family Therapy (TV short)
Lisa Simpson (voice)
 
1989 Murphy Brown (TV series)
Phoebe Cramer
– Miles' Big Adventure (1989) … Phoebe Cramer
 
1989 Ginger Ale Afternoon
Bonnie Cleator (as Yeardly Smith)
 
1989 Silence Like Glass
Karen
 
1987-1989 The Tracey Ullman Show (TV series)
Lisa Simpson
– Episode #3.20 (1989) … Lisa Simpson (voice)
– Episode #3.11 (1989) … Lisa Simpson (voice)
– The Subway (1989) … Lisa Simpson (voice)
– Francesca: A Physical Education (1989) … Lisa Simpson (voice)
– Special Skills (1989) … Lisa Simpson (voice)
See all 28 episodes »
 
1989 Listen to Me
Cootz
 
1984-1989 Brothers (TV series)
Louella
– Wouldn't It Be Nice (1989) … Louella
– Something Old, Something New (1989) … Louella
– Big (1989) … Louella
– Fantasy in Ebony (1989) … Louella
– Inherit the Bar (1989) … Louella
See all 40 episodes »
 
1988 The Simpsons: Family Portrait (TV short)
Lisa Simpson (voice)
 
1988 CBS Summer Playhouse (TV series)
Paula Bennett
– Tickets, Please (1988) … Paula Bennett
 
1987 Three O'Clock High
Cheerleader
 
1987 Mathnet (TV series)
Jane Rice Burroughs
– The Problem of the Missing Monkey (1987) … Jane Rice Burroughs
 
1987 Square One TV (TV series)
Jane Rice-Burroughs
– Episode #1.5 (1987) … Jane Rice-Burroughs
– Episode #1.4 (1987) … Jane Rice-Burroughs
– Episode #1.3 (1987) … Jane Rice-Burroughs
– Episode #1.2 (1987) … Jane Rice-Burroughs
 
1986 Mama's Family (TV series)
Bonita Rokeke
– Where's There's Smoke (1986) … Bonita Rokeke
 
1986 Maximum Overdrive
Connie
 
1986 Tales from the Darkside (TV series)
Betty Ann Cooper / Good Time Rita
– Fear of Floating (1986) … Betty Ann Cooper/Good Time Rita
 
1985 The Legend of Billie Jean
Putter
 
1985 The Recovery Room (TV movie)
Jill
 
1985 Heaven Help Us
Cathleen
 
1984 ABC Afterschool Specials (TV series)
Jenny
– Mom's on Strike (1984) … Jenny
 
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1990-2012 The Simpsons (TV series)
– Lisa Goes Gaga (2012) (performer: "Super Star", "Lisa Simpson Superstar")
– The Fight Before Christmas (2010) (performer: "O Christmas Tree" - uncredited, "It's Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas" - uncredited, "The Original, Unabridged 39 Days of Christmas" - uncredited)
– Elementary School Musical (2010) (performer: "Good Vibrations" - uncredited)
– Once Upon a Time in Springfield (2010) (performer: "This Old Man" - uncredited)
– Pranks and Greens (2009) (performer: "The Twelve Days of Christmas" - uncredited)
See all 35 episodes »
 
1997 As Good as It Gets (performer: "You'll Always Be My Shining Star" - uncredited)
 
Show ShowProducer (2 titles)
2010 Virginia (executive producer)
 
2009 Waiting for Ophelia (executive producer)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
2006 Elmo's Potty Time (video) (narrator: DVD menus)
 
Show ShowSelf (17 titles)
2010 The Simpsons: Access All Areas (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2010 The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special: In 3-D! On Ice! (TV special documentary)
Herself
 
2009 Food Network Challenge (TV series)
Herself - Judge
– The Simpsons Mystery Cakes (2009) … Herself - Judge
 
2007 The National Movie Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2007 2007 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2007 Comic-Con 2007 Live (TV movie)
Herself
 
2007 American Idol (TV series)
Lisa Simpson
– Idol Gives Back: Part Two (2007) … Lisa Simpson (voice)
 
2005 50 Cutest Child Stars: All Grown Up (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2004 GMTV (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 5 November 2004 (2004) … Herself
 
2004 Dennis Miller (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 26 May 2004 (2004) … Herself
 
2003 Inside the Actors Studio (TV series)
Herself
– The Simpsons (2003) … Herself
 
2001 Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 5 October 2001 (2001) … Herself
– Episode dated 4 October 2001 (2001) … Herself
– Episode dated 3 October 2001 (2001) … Herself
– Episode dated 2 October 2001 (2001) … Herself
– Episode dated 1 October 2001 (2001) … Herself
 
2000 'The Simpsons': America's First Family (TV special documentary)
Herself
 
1994 Hey Hey, It's Saturday (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #23.12 (1994) … Herself
 
1992 The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV series)
Lisa Simpson
– Episode dated 4 November 1992 (1992) … Lisa Simpson
 
1992 Night After Night (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 4 September 1992 (1992) … Herself
 
1992 The 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Co-Presenter: Technical Awards
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (8 titles)
2012 Bettie Page Reveals All (documentary)
Lisa Simpson
 
2010 The Simpsons: Celebrity Friends (TV documentary)
Lisa Simpson (voice) (uncredited)
 
2010 The Simpsons: Mischief & Mayhem (TV documentary)
Lisa Simpson (voice) (uncredited)
 
2007 Planet Voice (TV series)
 
2005 Phil of the Future: Gadgets & Gizmos (video)
Mrs. Teslow
 
2003 50 Greatest TV Animals (TV documentary)
Lisa Simpson (voice) (uncredited)
 
2000 CyberWorld (short)
Lisa Simpson (voice)
 
1995 The Simpsons (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

'The Simpsons Sing the Blues' (album, 1990) See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview  | 3 Articles  | See more »

Official Sites:

Website for novel "I, Lorelei" (HarperCollins) | See more »

Alternate Names:

The Artist F.K.A. Yeardley | CSI | The Canker | The Dentist | Your Name Here | Hoa | The Lizard Queen | Aeeiy Lmrdthys | Your Mom | The Reaper | Middle Seat/Stand-Up/Coach | The Smith to Nowhere | Grave-Yeardley Smith | Scabby Yeardley Smith | Scudley Smith | Yeardley Psycho Smith | Yeardly Smith | Yowling Yeardley Smith | Yard My Vaark

Height:

5' 3" (1.60 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

Actually, you wouldn't believe how many people come up to me and say 'This is my fantasy: to be in bed with Lisa Simpson and have her say "Oh more, more!"' What is the matter with you people? This is sick! -- on the Australian talk show "Denton". See more »

Trivia:

Originally read for the role of "Bart" when auditioning for The Simpsons, but her voice was too high and sounded like a girl, so she lightened her voice up a little and auditioned and won the role of "Lisa". Ironically, Nancy Cartwright originally read for "Lisa", but was given the role of "Bart". See more »

Trademark:

Best known as the voice of "Lisa Simpson" on the TV show The Simpsons See more »

Star Sign:

Cancer