Yeardley Smith

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

1.5034

Gender

Female

Birthday

03-Jul-1964

Age

(62 years old)

Place of Birth

Paris, France

Also Known As
  • یردلی اسمیت

Yeardley Smith

Biography

Martha Maria Yeardley Smith (/ˈjɑːrdli/ YARD-lee; born July 3, 1964) is an American actress. She voices Lisa Simpson on the animated television series The Simpsons. Smith began acting in 1982 after graduating from drama school. She moved to New York City in 1984, where she appeared in the Broadway production of Tom Stoppard's The Real Thing. She made her film debut in 1985's Heaven Help Us, followed by roles in The Legend of Billie Jean and Maximum Overdrive. She moved to Los Angeles in 1986 and took a recurring role in the television series Brothers. In 1987, Smith auditioned for the Simpsons shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show. Smith intended to audition for the role of Bart Simpson, but the casting director felt her voice was too high, and she was cast as Bart's sister Lisa. In 1989, the shorts were spun off into their half-hour show, The Simpsons. For her work on The Simpsons, Smith received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance in 1992. Alongside The Simpsons, Smith appeared in the sitcom Herman's Head as Louise, and had recurring appearances as Marlene on Dharma & Greg and as Penny in two episodes of Dead Like Me. She has appeared in several films, including City Slickers, Just Write, Toys, and As Good as It Gets. In 2004, Smith performed an off-Broadway one-woman show entitled More at the Union Square Theatre in New York City. Aside from The Simpsons, Smith has recorded a few voice-over parts, only commercials and the film We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story. Smith starred in and served as executive producer for the independent romantic comedy Waiting For Ophelia, which had its world premiere at the Phoenix Film Festival in April 2009. Description above from the Wikipedia article Yeardley Smith, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


Credits

The Simpsons: Family Therapy The Simpsons: Family Therapy (1989) Character: Lisa Simpson
A family trip to a therapist doesn't go as planned.
The Simpsons: Family Portrait The Simpsons: Family Portrait (1989) Character: Lisa Simpson
Homer has trouble taking a normal family portrait. Every time they are close to a good picture, the family sabotages the shot.
Ginger Ale Afternoon Ginger Ale Afternoon (1989) Character: Bonnie
Jesse is nine months pregnant and lives with her underemployed husband Hank in a dilapidated mobile home in a rusty trailer park and they spend an afternoon arguing about the problems they're having in their lives.
Waiting for Ophelia Waiting for Ophelia (2009) Character: Caitlin O'Malley
After years of live-in domesticity, Caitlin wants to finally tie the knot with her union activist boyfriend Jonah, who is adamantly against the institution of marriage on principle. For their most recent "anniversary", the couple plans a quiet dinner with family and friends. But when one of the party doesn't show, the rest are forced to cool their heels, giving type-A Jonah plenty of time to be tortured by the fledgling relationship between his sister Zellie and her new boyfriend Jude, a recent ex-con. Throw in the bizarre behavior of his best friend Bart, and a defiant ultimatum from a fed-up Caitlin, and suddenly the night isn't shaping up quite the way Jonah had planned. There are recriminations and revelations as Jonah and caitlin get to find out whether all good things come to those who wait.
The Simpsons: Too Hot For TV The Simpsons: Too Hot For TV (1999) Character: N/A
A collection of episodes that was released on 1 October 1999 on VHS and on 8 September 2003 at DVD as part of the series The Simpsons Classics.
Planet of the Couches Planet of the Couches (2016) Character: N/A
The Simpsons are running away from sentient couches, but get captured. They are eventually saved by their own couch.
Mom's On Strike Mom's On Strike (1984) Character: Jenny
An ABC (American Broadcasting Company) Afterschool Special about an overworked housewife, who, as the title suggests, goes on strike, in order to persuade the rest of her family to share household chores.
The Wishing Well The Wishing Well (2009) Character: Mary Williams
Widower, Mark Jansen, owns and runs the local newspaper for the Midwest town he grew up in. As he struggles to make ends meet, his daughter takes his happiness into her hands by going down to the famous wishing well their little town is known for, and wishing for just that - his happiness. Shortly after, a glamorous woman appears in town by the name of Cynthia Tamerline. Lead by Mark's daughter, Cynthia makes a trip to the well herself and casts a wish. When she wakes up the next morning, she finds that she has been transported to an alternate universe that ultimately changes her forever.
The Simpsons | Balenciaga The Simpsons | Balenciaga (2021) Character: Lisa
When Homer forgets to buy Marge a birthday present, he contacts Balenciaga begging for help in supplying an extravagant gift which leads to all the inhabitants of Springfield being flown to Paris to take part in modeling at Fashion week.
Tug Tug (2013) Character: Mom
A small town guy tries to decide between staying with his current girlfriend or going back to his psycho ex.
TV's Funniest Animated Stars: A Paley Center for Media Special TV's Funniest Animated Stars: A Paley Center for Media Special (2015) Character: Self
The top 40 funniest cartoon characters are showcased in this TV special, as determined by a Nielsen viewers' survey.
FOX 25th Anniversary Special FOX 25th Anniversary Special (2012) Character: Lisa Simpson (voice) (uncredited)
A special celebrating FOX's 25 years on the air. Highlights from iconic series and tributes to memorable moments, as well as celebrities honoring the network include.
The Simpsons: Christmas The Simpsons: Christmas (2003) Character: (archive footage)
A collection of five different Simpson holiday specials; Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire, Mr. Plow, Miracle on Evergreen Terrace, Grift of the Magi, and She of Little Faith
The Simpsons: Christmas 2 The Simpsons: Christmas 2 (2004) Character: N/A
A collection of five different Simpson holiday specials: "Homer vs. Dignity", "Skinner's Sense of Snow", "Dude, Where's My Ranch?" and "'Tis the Fifteenth Season"
Toothless Toothless (1997) Character: Gatekeeper
A female dentist is cast into limbo after her death in an accident and is given the assignment to act as the Tooth Fairy as her action to be admitted into heaven.
The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful (2024) Character: Lisa Simpson (voice)
The residents of Springfield search for Christmas cheer.
Possessions Possessions (2024) Character: Dr. Young
Follows a father who seeks a fresh start with his son after the loss of his wife, and purchased a storage unit facility sight unseen, but secrets buried behind the metal doors become a parent's worst nightmare.
Zwei Frauen Zwei Frauen (1989) Character: N/A
True story of two diametrically opposed young women dealing with terminal illness.
CyberWorld CyberWorld (2000) Character: Lisa Simpson (voice)
A collaboration of computer-animated films which features new characters and old friends from the award-winning Fox network television series, "The Simpsons" and Dreamworks' feature film "Antz" The saucy, synthetic hostess, Phig, takes the viewers through Cyberworld 3D, a futuristic gallery of wild adventure and spectacular images. Trouble arrives in the form of three unwelcomed guests named Buzzed, Wired and Frazzled who are inadvertently destroying the environment's foundation, forcing Phig into a hilarious battle to save herself and Cyberworld 3D from total annihilation!
City Slickers City Slickers (1991) Character: Nancy
Three New York businessmen decide to take a "Wild West" vacation that turns out not to be the relaxing vacation they had envisioned.
We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story (1993) Character: Cecilia (voice)
Captain New Eyes travels back in time and feeds dinosaurs his Brain Grain cereal, which makes them intelligent and non-violent. They agree to go to the "Middle Future" in order to grant the wishes of children in New York City. They are to meet Dr. Bleeb of the Museum of Natural History, but get sidetracked with their new children friends and run into the Captain's evil brother, Professor Screweyes.
All Square All Square (2018) Character: Beaches
A down-on-his-luck bookie befriends an ex-girlfriend’s son and gets the bright idea to take bets on his youth league baseball games; only to realize he’s killed what’s pure about the sport as the games turn ugly when money is on the line.
The Simpsons Movie The Simpsons Movie (2007) Character: Lisa Simpson (voice)
After Homer accidentally pollutes the town's water supply, Springfield is encased in a gigantic dome by the EPA and the Simpsons are declared fugitives.
Toys Toys (1992) Character: Researcher
Leslie Zevo is a fun-loving inventor who must save his late father's toy factory from his evil uncle, Leland, a war-mongering general who rules the operation with an iron fist and builds weapons disguised as toys.
The Simpsons Funday Football The Simpsons Funday Football (2024) Character: Lisa Simpson (voice)
The Simpsons Funday Football is a real-time animated special bringing the excitement of Monday Night Football to life during the Bengals-Cowboys game.
The Simpsons Meet the Bocellis in The Simpsons Meet the Bocellis in "Feliz Navidad" (2022) Character: Lisa Simpson (voice)
This Christmas, Homer surprises Marge with the ultimate gift: an unforgettable performance from Italian opera superstar Andrea Bocelli and his children Matteo and Virginia.
Heaven Help Us Heaven Help Us (1985) Character: Cathleen
Sixteen-year-old Michael Dunn arrives at St. Basil's Catholic Boys School in Brooklyn circa 1965. There, he befriends all of the misfits in his class as they collide with the repressive faculty and discover the opposite sex as they come of age.
Welcome to the Club Welcome to the Club (2022) Character: Lisa Simpson (voice)
Heart set on becoming a princess, Lisa Simpson is surprised to learn being bad might be more fun.
High School High School (2010) Character: Computer Skills Teacher
A high school valedictorian who gets baked with the local stoner finds himself the subject of a drug test. The situation causes him to concoct an ambitious plan to get his entire graduating class to face the same fate, and fail.
The Legend of Billie Jean The Legend of Billie Jean (1985) Character: Putter
Average Texas teen, Billie Jean Davy, is caught up in an odd fight for justice. She is usually followed and harrased around by local boys, who, one day, decide to trash her brother's scooter for fun. The boys' father refuses to pay them back the price of the scooter. The fight for "fair is fair" takes the teens around the state and produces an unlikely hero.
The Simpsons in Plusaversary The Simpsons in Plusaversary (2021) Character: Lisa Simpson (voice)
The Simpsons host a Disney+ Day party and everyone is on the list… except Homer. With friends from across the service and music fit for a Disney Princess, Plusaversary is Springfield's event of the year.
8 8 (2012) Character: Nancy F. Cott
Live chronicle of the landmark federal trial of California's Prop. 8 using the actual court transcripts and first-hand interviews.
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration (1993) Character: Lisa Simpson (voice) (segment "Monster in the Mirror") (uncredited)
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration is a special produced forSesame Street’s 25th anniversary. Released in a slightly different form on video as Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years in October 1993, the special was shelved for its broadcast premiere on PBS until 1994, during pledge drive season, and in many markets, aired as part of a marathon block with three show episodes. The special was a companion to the prime-time network special, Sesame Street's All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Three O'Clock High Three O'Clock High (1987) Character: Cheerleader
Nerdy high schooler Jerry Mitchell is assigned to write an article for the school paper about the infamous new delinquent transfer student, Buddy Revell. When Jerry accidentally invades Buddy's personal space and touches him, Buddy challenges Jerry to an afterschool fight in the parking lot, which Jerry tries to avoid at all costs.
When Billie Met Lisa When Billie Met Lisa (2022) Character: Lisa Simpson (voice)
Lisa Simpson is discovered by chart-topping artists Billie Eilish and FINNEAS while searching for a quiet place to practice her saxophone. Billie invites Lisa to her studio for a special jam session she’ll never forget.
Back By Midnight Back By Midnight (2005) Character: Veronica
The warden of a small, rundown, minimum-security prison plots revenge against the the prison's dishonest owner by having four inmates break out and plan a department store robbery to spruce up the prison's faculties.
Miles Miles (2017) Character: Mrs. Armstrong
High school senior Miles Walton joins the girls volleyball team in hopes of winning a college scholarship, which causes an uproar in his small Illinois farming town.
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki The Good, the Bart, and the Loki (2021) Character: Lisa Simpson (voice)
Loki is banished from Asgard once again and must face his toughest opponents yet: the Simpsons and Springfield’s mightiest heroes. The God of Mischief teams up with Bart Simpson in the ultimate crossover event paying tribute to the Marvel Cinematic Universe of superheroes and villains.
The Chaperone The Chaperone (2011) Character: Miss Miller
An ex-con on the run from his criminal past, hides out from those he ratted on by chaperoning a field trip to New Orleans.
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror (2003) Character: Lisa Simpson (voice)
Includes the following episodes from the Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror V, Treehouse of Horror VI, Treehouse of Horror VII, and Treehouse of Horror XII.
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice! The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice! (2010) Character: Self
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special – In 3-D! On Ice! is a documentary special that examined the "cultural phenomenon" of the American animated television series The Simpsons.
Who Are You People Who Are You People (2023) Character: Sarah
After trying and failing to seduce her teacher, 16-year-old Alex runs away from her boarding school. Trying to seek out the biological father her mother has always kept hidden from her.
Love & Debt Love & Debt (2019) Character: Allison Joy
When you're up to neck in debt...it's not about the money. A drama full of the comedy of life. A story for our times that examines the durability of marriage and family, the price of telling the truth and discovering what matters most.
Maximum Overdrive Maximum Overdrive (1986) Character: Connie
When a comet passes close to the earth, machines all over the world come alive and go on homicidal rampages. A group of people at a desolate truck stop are held hostage by a gang of murderous 18-wheelers. The frightened people set out to defeat the killer machines…Or be killed by them.
The Simpsons Movie 2 The Simpsons Movie 2 (2027) Character: Lisa Simpson (voice)
The sequel to the 2007 film. Plot TBA.
Virginia Virginia (2010) Character: Mrs. Whitaker
A sheriff sees his state senate bid slide out onto the ice when his daughter begins to date the son of a charming but psychologically disturbed woman with whom the sheriff has engaged in a two-decade-long affair.
Listen to Me Listen to Me (1989) Character: Cootz
It was the best time of their lives. A kid from Oklahoma. An immigrant's daughter. A senator's son, a society girl, and a college professor with a dream. They had one thing in common...the will to win. A group of college debaters learn about the world, friendships, love, dreams and family.
Jingle All the Way Jingle All the Way (1996) Character: Woman Who Flirts with Howie (uncredited)
Howard Langston, a salesman for a mattress company, is constantly kept busy at his job, disappointing his son. After he misses his son's karate exposition, Howard vows to make it up to him by buying an action figure of his son's favorite television hero for Christmas. Unfortunately for Howard, it is Christmas Eve, and every store is sold out of Turbo Man. Now, Howard must travel all over town and compete with everybody else to find a Turbo Man action figure.
New Year's Eve New Year's Eve (2011) Character: Maude
The lives of several couples and singles in New York intertwine over the course of New Year's Eve.
Just Write Just Write (1997) Character: Lulu
A Hollywood tour bus driver poses as a screenwriter to romance an up-and-coming young actress.
Dear Class of 2020 Dear Class of 2020 (2020) Character: Lisa Simpson
A virtual commencement celebration bringing together inspirational leaders, celebrities, and YouTube creators to celebrate graduates, their families, and their communities. Ring the bell to get notified when the stream goes live!
As Good as It Gets As Good as It Gets (1997) Character: Jackie Simpson
A misanthropic author, a single mother and waitress, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.
The Simpsons: America's First Family The Simpsons: America's First Family (2000) Character: Self
The Simpsons: America's First Family is a 50 minute program which features the production of The Simpsons, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the series.
Gossamer Folds Gossamer Folds (2020) Character: Phyllis
Gossamer Folds is a story about finding family and acceptance where you least expect it. Set in 1986, ten-year-old Tate is uprooted and unwillingly moved to the suburbs of Kansas City. As his parents’ marriage unravels, Tate finds solace in the unlikely friendships of his next-door neighbors: a retired college professor and his transgender daughter, Gossamer.



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