Photo: Kevin Stockdale / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Castellaneta belongs to a rare breed of performer whose voice is globally familiar while his face stays anonymous. Voicing Homer Simpson alone would secure a legacy, but he also conjures Krusty, Grampa, Barney and dozens more from the same throat, each instantly distinct. I admire that kind of craft enormously: no makeup, no leading-man looks, just decades of vocal range earning Emmy after Emmy. To me he is proof that the most enduring stardom can be invisible, carried entirely by sound and timing rather than a recognizable face on a poster.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dan Castellaneta
- Name (Japanese)
- ダン・カステラネタ
- Reading
- だん・かすてらねた
- Born
- October 29, 1957 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rooster
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Oak Park and River Forest High School
- University
- Northern Illinois University
Awards & achievements
- Annie Award
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Simpsons | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Dan Castellaneta born?
Born October 29, 1957 (age 68).
Where is Dan Castellaneta from?
Dan Castellaneta is from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What does Dan Castellaneta do?
Dan Castellaneta works as actor.
What is Dan Castellaneta known for?
Notable works include The Simpsons.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.