• Julie Deborah Kavner is an American actress, comedian, and music video director
• She is best known for voicing Marge Simpson in the animated series “The Simpsons”
• She has earned three awards, including an Emmy and a Young Artist Award
• She is in a relationship with retired producer and TV writer David Davis
• As of March 2020, her net worth is estimated at over $85 million.



Known for movies

Short Info

Date Of BirthSeptember 7, 1950
MarkBest known as the voice of "Marge Simpson" on the TV show The Simpsons (1989)
FactAttended Beverly Hills High School.
PaymentsEarned $125,000 per episode (1998-2004) from The Simpsons (1989)


Who is Julie Kavner? Wiki Bio

Julie Deborah Kavner was born in Los Angeles, California USA, on 7 September 1950, so her zodiac sign is Virgo and she holds American nationality. She is an actress, comedian, and a music video director, probably best known for voicing Marge Simpson in the animated series “The Simpsons”.

 Early life and education

Julie was raised with an older sister in Los Angeles by her father David who was a furniture manufacturer, and who died in 2016, and her mother Rose who was a family counselor; she died in 2010. Julie grew up being interested in acting, as she was watching shows on TV with her sister, and upon enrolling at Beverly Hills High School, she joined her school’s drama club, which reputedly was the only thing she liked about the entire school.

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She had no friends there, and found comfort in appearing in school plays, but wasn’t very good at it at that time – her best talent was improvising. She continued practicing acting at San Diego State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre in 1971.

Appearances in TV series

Upon graduation, Julie started working at the University of California, Los Angeles’ School of the Arts and Architecture as a typist, and held the job until 1974 when she made her debut TV series appearance, portraying one of the main characters Brenda Morgenstern in the comedy series “Rhoda”, which starred Valerie Harper, and follows a teenager who comes back from Minneapolis to New York City to start a new life.

Julie was in the series until 1978 when it ended. She went on to appear in single episodes of many TV series, such as “Petrocelli” in 1975, “Bert D’Angelo” in 1976, and “Taxi” in 1980, while her next notable appearance was in “The Tracey Ullman Show” in which she portrayed several characters between 1987 and 1990.

She became famous worldwide after being invited to voice Marge Simpson, Homer Simpson’s wife in the animated series “The Simpsons” in 1989 – she is still voicing her to this day, as well as the voices of Marge’s two sisters, Selma and Patty.

Other main voice actors in the series include Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, and Harry Shearer, which follows the lives of a working-class family living in the city of Springfield. Julie then appeared in an episode of “Sibs” in 1991, and an episode of “Birdland” in 1994, while some of her most recent appearances in TV series have been in “Tracey Takes On…” in which she appeared in 14 episodes between 1996 and 1999, “Family Guy” in 2014, and “The Late Show with David Letterman” in 2015.

Roles in films

She made her debut film appearance in “National Lampoon’s Movie Madness” in 1983, which was followed by her roles in “Bad Medicine”, “Hannah and Her Sisters”, and “Radio Days” in 1985, ‘86 and ‘87 respectively.

She portrayed The Decorator in “Alice” in 1990, and then voiced the female pigeon in “Dr. Dolittle” in 1998. She gained recognition after portraying Marie in the comedy drama film “Judy Berlin”, which stars Barbara Barrie and Bob Dishy and follows a teacher who is flirting with the principal of the school where she’s working, but things are complicated due to him being married. Some of her latest appearances in movies have been in “The Lion King 1 ½” in 2004, “Click” in 2006 in which she co-starred alongside Adam Sandler, and “The Simpsons Movie” in 2007.

Julie Kavner

Appearances in video games and awards

Julie can be heard in many video games(as well as seen in some), in most of which she is lending her voice to Marge Simpson – some of these include “The Simpsons” in 1991, “Virtual Springfield” in 1997, and “The Simpsons: Hit & Run” in 2003 among numerous others. She is also Mayzie Bird in “Storybook Weaver” and in “Storybook Weaver Deluxe”, released in 1994 and 2004, respectively.

Julie has won three awards – an Emmy for an Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance in “Rhoda” in 1978, another Emmy for an Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program in “The Tracey Ullman Show” in 1992, and a Young Artist Award for the Most Popular Mom & Pop in a Television series in “The Simpsons” in 2004.

She has been nominated for numerous others, including eight Emmys and four Golden Globes.

Love life and relationships

Julie met David Davis, a retired producer, at the beginning of the ‘70s and they dated for several years before moving in together – it’s not known whether or the two are married, they don’t have any children, and are living a seemingly happy life together in Los Angeles, California. David Davis was born in the USA in 1937, and is a retired TV producer and a TV writer, who is best known for his work on the sitcom “The Bob Newhart Show”.

He was raised in California in a middle-class family, and unlike his peers who wanted to become actors, he wanted to produce and write movies. His first notable work was “The Bob Newhart Show”, while he was then praised for producing the sitcom “Taxi” which began airing on 12 September 1978 and ended on 6 May 1982 – in 1979, he was rewarded with a Primetime Emmy Award for it. Some of the other series he has produced include “The Good Guys”, “My Mother the Car”, and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” for which he has written several episodes.

Hobbies and other interests

Julie is not much of a social person, and although she has many friends, she rarely takes them home and there are people who have been her friends for years and who still don’t know how her house looks. Her favorite movie director is Woody Allen, and she has appeared in many of his films – some of her favorites include “Annie Hall”, “Hannah and Her Sisters”, and “Midnight in Paris”. Travelling is her main hobby and she has been all around the US to shoot for the movies and TV series, while she has also been to several European countries with David, such as Spain, England, and Croatia.

Julie prefers to watch animated movies and TV series over live-action, and some of her favorite series are “The Simpsons”, “Rick & Morty”, and “Family Guy” while some of her favorite animated movies are “Cinderella”, the trilogy “The Lion King”, and “Despicable Me”.

How rich is Marge Simpson’s voice actor? Appearance and net worth

Julie is 69 years old. She has short curly brown hair and brown eyes, is 5ft 7ins (1.7m) tall, and weighs around 136lbs (62kgs). As of March 2020, her net worth is estimated at over $85 million.

General Info

Full NameJulie Kavner
Date Of BirthSeptember 7, 1950
Height1.7 m
ProfessionComedian, Voice Actor
EducationSan Diego State University, Beverly Hills High School
NationalityAmerican

Family

ParentsDavid Kavner, Rose Kavner
PartnerDavid Davis, David Davis

Accomplishments

AwardsPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
NominationsGolden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries, or Motion Picture Made for Television, Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance - Variety Or Music Program, Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress In A Daytime Drama Special
MoviesThe Simpsons Movie, Awakenings, Radio Days, Hannah and Her Sisters, This Is My Life, The Lion King 1½, Shadows and Fog, New York Stories, Deconstructing Harry, I'll Do Anything, Dr. Dolittle, Forget Paris, Click, Judy Berlin, Revenge of the Stepford Wives, Don't Drink the Water, Alice, National Lam...
TV ShowsTracey Takes On..., The Tracey Ullman Show, Rhoda, The Simpsons

Social profile links

Marks

#Marks / Signs
1Husky voice
2Best known as the voice of "Marge Simpson" on the TV show The Simpsons (1989)

Salary

TitleSalary
The Simpsons (1989)$300,000 per episode (2011-)
The Simpsons (1989)$125,000 per episode (1998-2004)
The Simpsons (1989)$30,000 per episode (1989-1998)
The Simpsons (1989)$400,000 /episode (2010-11)
The Simpsons (1989)$400,000 /episode (2009-10)
The Simpsons (1989)$400,000 -$440,000 per episode (2008-2011)
The Simpsons (1989)$250,000 -$360,000 per episode (2004-2008)

Quotes

#Quote
1When I was trying to come up with the voices for Patty and Selma I asked Jim Brooks what he wanted and he said 'They suck the joy out of everything'.

Facts

#Fact
1Daughter of David Kavner.
2Has lived with producer David Davis since 1976.
3Is frequently cast in films by Woody Allen.
4Attended Camp JCA in Barton Flats, California for several summers.
5Will not allow cameras to film her doing the voices of The Simpsons (1989) characters.
6Went to the same High School as Angelina Jolie, Michael Klesic, Nicolas Cage, Corbin Bernsen, Lenny Kravitz, David Schwimmer, Jonathan Silverman and Richard Dreyfuss.
7Attended Beverly Hills High School.
8Made her first great personal hit in Los Angeles "Little Theatre" in Robert Patrick's "Cheep Theatricks" singing a mock-ecological song called "Don't Poison the Piranhas".
9Graduated from San Diego State University, along with actor Carl Weathers, in 1971.
10Julie went in to audition for a guest spot on The Mary Tyler Moore (1970) Show. They loved her, but felt she wasn't right for the part. When Rhoda (1974) was created, they knew they wanted her for the part of "Brenda". The role was written with her in mind.
11Born at 6:45pm-PDT

Pictures

Movies

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Chickadeepre-productionMiss Ottinger
The Simpsons1989-2017TV SeriesMarge Simpson Patty Bouvier Selma Bouvier ...
Late Show with David Letterman2015TV SeriesMarge Simpson
Family Guy2014TV SeriesMarge Simpson Patty Bouvier Selma Bouvier
The Simpsons Take the Bowl2014VideoMarge Simpson (voice)
Project Runway All Stars2013-2014TV SeriesMarge Simpson
Stand Up to Cancer2012TV MovieMarge Simpson (voice)
The Simpsons: Tapped Out2012Video GameMarge Simpson Patty Bouvier Selma Bouvier ... (voice, uncredited)
Stand Up to Cancer2008TV MovieMarge Simpson (voice)
The Simpsons Ride2008ShortMarge Simpson Patty Bouvier Selma Bouvier (voice)
The Simpsons Game2007Video GameMarge Simpson Patty Bouvier Selma Bouvier (voice)
The Simpsons Movie2007Marge Simpson Selma Patty (voice)
Click2006Trudy Newman
The Simpsons' Christmas Message2004TV ShortMarge Simpson (voice, uncredited)
Behind the Legend: Timon2004Video shortMom (voice, uncredited)
The Lion King 1 1/22004VideoMom (voice)
Barn Red2004
The Simpsons: Hit & Run2003Video GameMarge Simpson Patty Bouvier Selma Bouvier (voice)
The Simpsons: Skateboarding2002Video GameMarge Simpson (voice)
The Simpsons: Road Rage2001Video GameMarge Simpson (voice)
The Simpsons: Wrestling2001Video GameMarge Simpson (voice)
Someone Like You...2001Furry Animal (voice)
Simpsons Bowling1999Video GameMarge Simpson Patty Bouvier Selma Bouvier (voice)
Story of a Bad Boy1999Elaine
Tracey Takes On...1996-1999TV SeriesVarious Characters / Jobie Wolf / Midge Dexter
A Walk on the Moon1999P.A. Announcer (voice)
Judy Berlin1999Marie
Doctor Dolittle1998Female Pigeon (voice)
The Simpsons: Virtual Springfield1997Video GameMarge Simpson Patty Bouvier Selma Bouvier (voice)
Deconstructing Harry1997Grace
Jake's Women1996TV MovieKaren
The Simpsons: Cartoon Studio1996Video GameMarge Simpson (voice)
Forget Paris1995Lucy
Don't Drink the Water1994TV MovieMarion Hollander
Birdland1994TV SeriesMadeline Diamond
I'll Do Anything1994Nan Mulhanney
This Is My Life1992Dottie Ingels
Sibs1992TV Series
Shadows and Fog1991Alma
To the Moon, Alice1991ShortSitcom Producer
The Simpsons1991Video GameMarge Simpson (voice, uncredited)
Big Bird's Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake1991TV MovieMarge Simpson (voice)
Deep Deep Trouble1991TV MovieMarge Simpson (voice)
The Ice Capades 50th Anniversary Special1990TV MovieMarge Simpson (voice)
Alice1990Decorator
Awakenings1990Eleanor Costello
Do the Bartman1990TV ShortMarge Simpson (voice)
The Best of the Tracey Ullman Show1990TV MovieVarious Characters
The Tracey Ullman Show1987-1990TV SeriesVarious Characters / Marge Simpson / Meg / ...
The Simpsons: Family Therapy1989TV ShortMarge Simpson (voice)
New York Stories1989Treva (segment "Oedipus Wrecks")
The Simpsons: Family Portrait1988TV ShortMarge Simpson (voice)
Surrender1987/IRonnie
The Simpsons: Good Night1987TV ShortMarge Simpson (voice)
Radio Days1987Tess, the mother
Hannah and Her Sisters1986Gail
Bad Medicine1985Cookie Katz
A Fine Romance1983TV MovieLaura Prescott
Movie Madness1982Mrs. Falcone ("Municipalians")
Taxi1980TV SeriesMonica Banta Douglas
Revenge of the Stepford Wives1980TV MovieMegan Brady
No Other Love1979TV MovieJanet Michaels
Rhoda1974-1978TV SeriesBrenda Morgenstern
Lou Grant1977TV SeriesAlice
Bert D'Angelo/Superstar1976TV Series
Petrocelli1975TV SeriesJulie
Katherine1975TV MovieMargot Weiss Goldman
The ABC Afternoon Playbreak1975TV SeriesJane Darwin

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The SimpsonsTV Series 1 episode, 2005 performer - 47 episodes, 1990 - 2015
A Fine Romance1983TV Movie performer: "A Fine Romance"
Rhoda1975TV Series performer - 1 episode

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Woody Allen: A Documentary2012DocumentaryHerself
American Masters2011TV Series documentaryHerself
Broadcast News: James L. Brooks - A Singular Voice2011Video shortHerself
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special: In 3-D! On Ice!2010TV Special documentaryHerself
TV's All-Time Funniest: A Paley Center for Media Special2008TV SpecialHerself
Rove Live2007TV SeriesHerself / Marge Simpson
American Idol2007TV SeriesMarge Simpson
Biography2006TV Series documentaryHerself
Inside the Actors Studio2003TV SeriesHerself - Guest
'The Simpsons': America's First Family2000TV Special documentaryHerself
The 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards1999TV SpecialHerself (voice, uncredited)
The Making of 'Forget Paris'1995TV Movie documentaryHerself
Late Show with David Letterman1994TV SeriesHerself - Guest
The Oprah Winfrey Show1992TV SeriesMarge Simpson
The 42nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards1990TV SpecialMarge Simpson - Presenter: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series & Herself - Nominee: Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program
Comic Relief IV1990TV Special documentaryMarge Simpson (voice)
The 41st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards1989TV SpecialHerself - Nominee: Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Music Program / Presenter: Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series & Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series
Tracey Ullman: Backstage1988TV Movie documentaryHerself
The 39th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards1987TV SpecialHerself - Nominee
Hour Magazine1984TV SeriesHerself
The 30th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards1978TV SpecialHerself - Winner: Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Dinah!1975-1977TV SeriesHerself - Guest
The Hollywood Squares1975TV SeriesGuest Appearance

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Bettie Page Reveals All2012DocumentaryMarge Simpson
The Simpsons: Celebrity Friends2010TV Movie documentaryMarge Simpson (uncredited)
The Simpsons: Mischief & Mayhem2010TV Movie documentaryMarge Simpson (uncredited)
The Simpsons: Access All Areas2010TV Movie documentaryMarge Simpson (uncredited)
Planet Voice2007TV SeriesMarge Simpson
CyberWorld2000ShortMarge Simpson Patty Bouvier Selma Bouvier
The Best of Tracey Takes On...1996TV MovieMidge Dexter [Lesbian Golfer]
The Simpsons1995TV SeriesMarge Simpson

Awards

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2004Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsMost Popular Mom & Pop in a Television SeriesThe Simpsons (1989)
1992Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Voice-Over PerformanceThe Simpsons (1989)
1990American Comedy AwardAmerican Comedy Awards, USAFunniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV SeriesThe Tracey Ullman Show (1987)
1990American Comedy AwardAmerican Comedy Awards, USAFunniest Supporting Actress in a Motion PictureNew York Stories (1989)
1978Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesRhoda (1974)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2015BTVA Television Voice Acting AwardBehind the Voice Actors AwardsBest Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Comedy/MusicalThe Simpsons (1989)
2014BTVA Television Voice Acting AwardBehind the Voice Actors AwardsBest Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Comedy/MusicalThe Simpsons (1989)
2013BTVA Television Voice Acting AwardBehind the Voice Actors AwardsBest Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series - Comedy/MusicalThe Simpsons (1989)
2008AnnieAnnie AwardsBest Voice Acting in an Animated Feature ProductionThe Simpsons Movie (2007)
2006OFTA Television AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Voice-Over PerformanceThe Simpsons (1989)
2003OFTA Television AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Voice-Over PerformanceThe Simpsons (1989)
2002OFTA Television AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Voice-Over PerformanceThe Simpsons (1989)
2001OFTA Television AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Voice-Over PerformanceThe Simpsons (1989)
2000OFTA Television AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Voice-Over PerformanceThe Simpsons (1989)
1999OFTA Television AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Voice-Over PerformanceThe Simpsons (1989)
1998OFTA Television AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Voice-Over PerformanceThe Simpsons (1989)
1998OFTA Television AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Actress in a Cable SeriesTracey Takes On... (1996)
1998OFTA Television AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Host or Performer in a Variety, Musical, or Comedy SeriesTracey Takes On... (1996)
1990Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music ProgramThe Tracey Ullman Show (1987)
1989Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music ProgramThe Tracey Ullman Show (1987)
1988Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music ProgramThe Tracey Ullman Show (1987)
1987Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music ProgramThe Tracey Ullman Show (1987)
1979Golden GlobeGolden Globes, USABest Actress in a Supporting Role - Television SeriesRhoda (1974)
1977Golden GlobeGolden Globes, USABest Supporting Actress - TelevisionRhoda (1974)
1977Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesRhoda (1974)
1976Golden GlobeGolden Globes, USABest Supporting Actress - TelevisionRhoda (1974)
1976Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesRhoda (1974)
1975Golden GlobeGolden Globes, USABest Supporting Actress - TelevisionRhoda (1974)
1975Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesRhoda (1974)
1975Daytime EmmyDaytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama SpecialThe ABC Afternoon Playbreak (1972)

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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