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Yeardley Smith

Yeardley Smith - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJuly 03, 1964
Age61
BirthplaceParis, France
Zodiac SignCancer - (see also Yeardley Smith's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacDragon
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForVoicing Lisa Simpson on the television series 'The Simpsons.'

Intro

Yeardley Smith is an American actress, voice actress, writer, and artist, best known for voicing Lisa Simpson on the long-running animated television series 'The Simpsons.'

Early Life & Background

Yeardley Smith was born in Paris, France, to Martha Mayor (née Baird), a paper conservator for the Smithsonian Institution, and Joseph Smith, who worked for United Press International. She moved to Washington, D.C. as a child and developed an interest in acting at a young age, performing in school plays.

Career Highlights

  • Voicing Lisa Simpson on 'The Simpsons' since its debut in 1989.
  • Winner of a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance in 1992.
  • Appeared in films such as 'City Slickers' (1991), 'As Good as It Gets' (1997), and 'Maximum Overdrive' (1986).
  • Co-host and producer of the true crime podcast 'Small Town Dicks.'

Trivia

  • Smith's unique voice made her a natural choice for voice acting, though it has sometimes limited her live-action roles.
  • She is left-handed.
  • Smith was born with a natural lisp that she has incorporated into her voice performances.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Yeardley Smith?

Yeardley Smith is 61 years old.

When was Yeardley Smith born?

Yeardley Smith was born the 3 July 1964.

Where is Yeardley Smith from?

Paris, France.

On Her Birth-Day

About July 3rd, 1964, in brief:

  • Historical events: Australian tennis player Roy Emerson won the 78th Wimbledon Men's Singles Championship on July 3, 1964. This victory marked Emerson's second Wimbledon title, solidifying his status as one of the top players of his era. His win was part of a successful career that included multiple Grand Slam titles.
  • Day of the week: July 3rd, 1964 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: I Get Around by The Beach Boys
  • #1 UK song: It's Over by Roy Orbison
  • Popular movie: My Fair Lady directed by George Cukor

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yeardley_Smith
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0810379/