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Public records list Julie Kavner as a television actor, film actor and voice actor. Julie Kavner was born on September 7, 1950 in Los Angeles, California, United States. That works out to 75 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Beverly Hills High School and San Diego State University. Awards on record include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (1978).
My Take
What fascinates me about Julie Kavner is how she built an immortal legacy almost entirely through voice. Long before Marge Simpson, she had already proven her chops with an Emmy on Rhoda, yet she chose a path where her face stays mostly hidden and that unmistakable gravelly warmth carries the work. I admire performers who reject the spotlight in favor of craft, and decades of voicing a beloved animated matriarch is the ultimate endurance test. Her famously private nature only deepens my respect; she lets the work speak. Kavner is proof that a single voice, used with discipline, can outlast any famous face.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Julie Kavner
- Name (Japanese)
- ジュリー・カブナー
- Reading
- じゅりー・かぶなー
- Born
- September 7, 1950 (age 75)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Tiger
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / voice actor / dub actor
2. Background
- High school
- Beverly Hills High School
- University
- San Diego State University
Awards & achievements
- 1978 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Simpsons | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
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 Julie Kavner born?
Born September 7, 1950 (age 75).
Where is Julie Kavner from?
Julie Kavner is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Julie Kavner do?
Julie Kavner works as actor, television actor, film actor, voice actor, dub actor.
What is Julie Kavner known for?
Notable works include The Simpsons.
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