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Dan Castellaneta was born on October 29, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois, United States and is credited as an actor. As of 2026, Dan Castellaneta is 68 years old. Education on record includes Oak Park and River Forest High School and Northern Illinois University. Recorded honors include Annie Award and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance. Notable works include The Simpsons.
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.
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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)
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rooster
2. Background
- 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. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The Simpsons |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Dan Castellaneta born?
Dan Castellaneta was born on October 29, 1957 and is 68 years old.
Where is Dan Castellaneta from?
Dan Castellaneta is from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What does Dan Castellaneta do?
Dan Castellaneta works as actor.
Where did Dan Castellaneta study?
Dan Castellaneta attended Northern Illinois University.
What is Dan Castellaneta known for?
Dan Castellaneta's notable works include The Simpsons.
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