Dan Castellaneta On Voicing Homer Simpson | Late Night with Conan O’Brien

(Original airdate: 02/24/00) Dan Castellaneta gives a sampling of his characters from “The Simpsons,” including Homer, Krusty the Klown, Grampa, Barney, and Groundskeeper Willie. PLUS: Dan sets the record straight on how to spell Homer's catchphrase.

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Dan Castellaneta On Voicing Homer Simpson | Late Night with Conan O’Brien

[MrPorsche]

Even his normal voice sounds like a character

[bin]

His normal voice is Homer with a post-graduate degree.

[BR-jwpm]

The fact each character sounds so distinct just proves how good Dan Castellaneta

[GamesAG]

“In my day, we didn’t have talk shows! We sat around and listened to noises!” Absolutely my favorite Grandpa Simpson quote.

[joshuahorwitz]

Voice acting isn’t given enough credit. This man is beyond talented. Having the ability to not only to invent the character’s (now iconic) voice, but to build and maintain it over decades. Dan Castellaneta is an absolute legend and always will be.

[duzzitmatter]

Groundskeeper Willie has one of my favorite lines ever: “Grease me up, woman!!”

[soylentteal]

Marge: "The plant called. They said if you don't come in tomorrow, don't bother coming in Monday."
Homer: "Woo-hoo, four-day weekend!"

[divefraggle]

I feel like he does 75% of the voices on the Simpsons. Had no idea he did so many.

[PeaceAchance-oslj]

On top of being able to do all these distinct voices, dude is clearly funny as hell. What a talent.

[mrmike]

I bet at Dan Castellaneta's house Grandpa Simpson talks to all the telemarketers.

[LOLLYPOPPE]

The fact that this interview is over 20 years old is truly stunning

[cmoran]

I love that he just does the voices immediately. He knows what people want, and provides it perfectly. I'm so glad for the Simpsons and all the geniuses who made it.

[tofu]

So this is 20 years old now and the Simpsons are still going. Thats insane

[dynamicvoltage]

His normal voice sounds like Mayor Quimby

[gabaghoul]

It's gotta be pretty dope to be an iconic star like this but still be able to go out and about in your daily life and not get bothered by people all the time as a voice actor.

[nancyjackson]

Imagine being the voice of the most iconic character in television history

[ringoringo]

Funny how the guy that does Homer's voice looks like Mr. Burns ... 🤣

[jaredf]

Imagine voicing the most famous tv characters in the history of the world. Probably never recognized at an airport unless he uses his Homer voice.

[nofam]

He's a genius; most people would struggle to come up with one well rounded character and has a whole handful. A special talent.

[AnnDVine]

I feel like it's underappreciated how many of the Simpsons regulars were outstanding improv comedians who had to learn to be voice actors, and not vice versa