Yeardley Smith

Yeardley Smith is an American actress, comedian, and writer, renowned for voicing Lisa Simpson in "The Simpsons" since 1989, earning accolades like an Emmy and an Annie Award.

Voice Actress

July 3, 1964

Cancer

60

Paris, France

Yeardley Smith, born on July 3, 1964, in Paris, France, is an American actress, voice artist, singer, and author best known for her iconic role as Lisa Simpson on the long-running animated sitcom “The Simpsons.” Smith has been the voice of Lisa since the show’s inception in 1989 and is the only original cast member to have never missed an episode.

In addition to her voice work on “The Simpsons,” Smith has also voiced characters in other animated series such as “The Critic,” “King of the Hill,” and “Family Guy.” She has also appeared in several live-action films and television shows, including “Maximum Overdrive,” “The Big Picture,” and “Dharma & Greg.”

Smith’s notable achievements include an Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance in 1992 for her work on “The Simpsons,” an Annie Award for Best Voice Acting in an Animated Television Production in 1994, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2009.

Beyond her acting career, Smith is also a talented singer and has released several albums. She is also an accomplished writer and has published several books, including “I Can’t Believe It’s a Bigger and Better Updated Unofficial Simpsons Guide” and “The Yeardley Smith Cookbook.”

Smith is actively involved in various charitable organizations, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. She is married to Daniel Erickson, a writer and producer, and they have two children together.