The Simpsons has not only proven to be one of the most popular and successful animated shows in television history, it has also gone on to be one of the longest-running TV series in existence. Having first hit our screens in 1989, Matt Groening’s hit cartoon sitcom is an established part of popular culture.

Not only is The Simpsons such a huge part of many people’s lives, but it has also launched the careers of many voice actors. There is little doubt that it provides the defining roles for many of the main cast, who are now known around the globe thanks to the fact that their voices are so recognizable. Of course, it also means that many of the voice actors have become very rich thanks to the huge salaries that the show pays. It might surprise you to see how much each of these voice actors is worth.

12 Karl Wiedergott Has Voiced Numerous Characters And Is Worth $1 Million

Karl Wiedergott is a German actor who has worked in television, film, and on stage for many years. Although he has not appeared in The Simpsons for many years, he was a regular contributor for more than a decade, providing voice work on over 200 episodes. He even voiced celebrities such as Bill Clinton. His net worth is one of the lowest of all the cast, standing at just $1 million.

11 Chris Edgerly Plays A Number of Supporting Roles And Is Worth $1.7 Million

Chris Edgerly is not the most prominent cast member from The Simpsons. In the animated show, he provides the voices for a number of different background characters, playing a support role to the main cast. His net worth, earned from his role on The Simpsons and other animated shows, is in the region of $1.7 million.

10 Maggie Roswell Was Famous For Playing Maude Flanders And Has $5 Million

Maggie Roswell is the woman responsible for bringing to life characters such as Maude Flanders and Helen Lovejoy on The Simpsons. She briefly left the show due to a pay dispute but has since returned to voice a number of characters. Her net worth is in the region of $5 million.

9 Tress MacNeille Plays Characters Such As The Crazy Cat Lady And Is Worth $10 Million

Tress MacNeille is a prolific voice actor who has portrayed characters in shows ranging from Rugrats, Courage the Cowardly Dog, and DuckTales. In The Simpsons, she is best known for voicing a wide variety of characters such as the Crazy Cat Lady and Agnes Skinner. Her net worth is $10 million.

8 Russi Taylor Voiced A Number Of Young Girls And Was Worth $12 Million

Russi Taylor found fame by being the long-time voice of Minnie Mouse for Disney. In The Simpsons, she was the actress behind characters such as Terri, Sherri, Martin Prince, and Lewis. Before her death in 2019, she had an estimated net worth of $12 million.

7 Pamela Hayden Is Responsible For Characters Such As Milhouse And Has $16 Million

Pamela Hayden is a voice actor who is probably best known for providing the voices of various characters, such as Milhouse, on The Simpsons. While she does work on other television shows and films, most of her work comes in the animated sitcom. Her net worth is around $16 million.

6 Nancy Cartwright, The Voice Of Bart, Is Worth $80 Million

Fans of The Simpsons will recognize Nancy Cartwright’s voice from the main character Bart. Worth an estimated $80 million, the voice actor is paid some $300,000 an episode for the hit animated show. She also portrays a number of other characters, such as Nelson, Ralph, and Todd.

5 Mr Burns Actor Harry Shearer Is Worth $85 Million

Even before he got his role on The Simpsons voicing characters such as Mr Burns and Principal Skinner, Harry Shearer had roles on SNL and This Is Spinal Tap. Thanks to his long career as a comedian, voice actor, and writer, he has earned a net worth of $85 million.

4 Hank Azaria Plays A Variety Of Roles And Has Amassed Some $85 Million

Hank Azaria is not somebody who plays a main character in The Simpsons. However, he is still one of the big cast members and a series regular because of the fact that he portrays so many different characters. These include Moe Szyslak and Chief Wiggum. Outside of the animated show, he has worked in live-action movies and is now worth $80 million.

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3 Yeardley Smith Plays Lisa And Is Worth An Estimated $85 Million

Yeardley Smith is best known for providing the voice of Lisa Smith in The Simpsons. However, she has a number of other projects that she works on, including live-action television work, writing, and even painting. Thanks in large part to her salary of $300,000 an episode, she is worth around $85 million.

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2 Julie Kavner, Who Plays Marge, Has $85 Million

Julie Kavner is well known in television, having first rose to fame in the 1970s for playing Brenda on the sitcom Rhoda. She was ultimately cast as Marge in The Simpsons after voicing the character on the Tracey Ullman Show. Her salary amounts to $300,000 an episode and she has a personal wealth of $85 million.

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1 Homer Voice Actor Dan Castellaneta Is Worth $85 Million

Dan Castellaneta is an American voice actor who is best known for providing the role of Homer on The Simpsons. However, he also has other roles on the animated sitcom, including Krusty the Clown, Groundskeeper Willie, and Mayor Quimby. A part of the show since the very beginning, he has also had roles on Futurama, and Hey Arnold! His net worth is in the region of $85 million.

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