Personal Info
Birth date
1964-07-03 (61 Years)
Gender
Female
Known for
Acting
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.
Filmography
Family Guy
7.397
Overview:
Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter and long-suffering Lois have three kids. Stewie (a brilliant but sadistic baby bent on killing his mother and taking over the world), Meg (the oldest, and is the most unpopular girl in town) and Chris (the middle kid, he's not very bright but has a passion for movies). The final member of the family is Brian - a talking dog and much more than a pet, he keeps Stewie in check whilst sipping Martinis and sorting through his own life issues.The Simpsons
8.014
Overview:
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.The Big Bang Theory
7.9
Overview:
Physicists Leonard and Sheldon find their nerd-centric social circle with pals Howard and Raj expanding when aspiring actress Penny moves in next door.Mad Men
8.136
Overview:
Set in 1960-1970 New York, this sexy, stylized and provocative drama follows the lives of the ruthlessly competitive men and women of Madison Avenue advertising.Mom
7.311
Overview:
Aan irreverent and outrageous take on true family love‐and dysfunction. Newly sober single mom Christy struggles to raise two children in a world full of temptations and pitfalls. Testing her sobriety is her formerly estranged mother, now back in Christy's life and eager to share passive-aggressive insights into her daughter's many mistakes.Tales from the Darkside
7.2
Overview:
Tales from the Darkside is an anthology horror TV series created by George A. Romero, each episode was an individual short story that ended with a plot twist. The series' episodes spanned the genres of horror, science fiction, and fantasy, and some episodes featured elements of black comedy or more lighthearted themes.Strong Medicine
7.1
Overview:
The lives of staff in the womens' health clinic of a fictitious hospital in Philadelphia.Fresh Off the Boat
7.2
Overview:
A '90s-set single-camera comedy about a hip-hop-loving Asian kid growing up in suburban Orlando, being raised by an immigrant father obsessed with all things American and an immigrant mother often bewildered by white culture.Revenge
7.559
Overview:
When Emily Thorne moves to the Hamptons, everyone wonders about the new girl, but she knows everything about them, including what they did to her family. Years ago, they took everything from her. Now, one by one, she's going to make them pay.Hot in Cleveland
7.4
Overview:
Three fabulous, eccentric, LA best friends of a certain age have their lives changed forever when their plane unexpectedly lands in Cleveland and they soon rediscover themselves in this new "promised land."The Mindy Project
6.222
Overview:
Obstetrician/gynecologist Mindy Lahiri tries to balance her personal and professional life, surrounded by quirky co-workers in a small medical practice in New York City.The Simpsons Movie
7.016
Overview:
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.Stars in the House
NYR
Overview:
In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic and theatres across the world closing their curtains indefinitely, SiriusXM host Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley have created Stars in the House, a daily live streamed series to support The Actors Fund and its services.Murphy Brown
6.397
Overview:
Murphy Brown (Candice Bergen) is a recovering alcoholic who returns to the fictional newsmagazine FYI for the first time following a stay at the Betty Ford Clinic residential treatment center. Over 40 and single, she is sharp tongued and hard as nails. In her profession, she is considered one of the boys, having shattered many glass ceilings encountered during her career. Dominating the FYI news magazine, she is portrayed as one of America's hardest-hitting (though not the warmest or more sympathetic) media personalities.ABC Afterschool Special
6.4
Overview:
Dramatically presented situations, often controversial, of interest to children and teenagers. Several episodes were either in animated form or presented as documentaries. Topics included illiteracy, substance abuse and teenage pregnancy.Dharma & Greg
6.386
Overview:
Dharma & Greg is an American television sitcom that aired from September 24, 1997, to April 30, 2002. It stars Jenna Elfman and Thomas Gibson as Dharma and Greg Montgomery, a couple who got married on their first date despite being complete opposites. The series is co-produced by Chuck Lorre Productions, More-Medavoy Productions and 4 to 6 Foot Productions in association with 20th Century Fox Television for ABC. The show's theme song was written and performed by composer Dennis C. Brown. Created by executive producers Dottie Dartland and Chuck Lorre, the comedy took much of its inspiration from so-called culture-clash "fish out of water" situations. The show earned eight Golden Globe nominations, six Emmy Award nominations, and six Satellite Awards nominations. Elfman earned a Golden Globe in 1999 for Best Actress.Becker
7.158
Overview:
Becker is a dedicated, outspoken and talented doctor with a gruff exterior. While he tends to offend those who try to get close to him, he is extremely dedicated to his medical practice in the Bronx, N.Y., where he always goes the extra mile to help those in need. But Dr. John Becker looks at the world around him and sees a society gone mad, full of incongruities and just plain wrong thinking. And he has no qualms about saying anything that comes to mind – anything.Possessions
5.5
Overview:
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.Jingle All the Way
6.05
Overview:
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.As Good as It Gets
7.397
Overview:
Melvin Udall, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer of romantic fiction, is rude to everyone he meets, including his gay neighbor, Simon. After Simon is brutally attacked and hospitalized, Melvin finds his life turned upside down when he has to look after Simon's dog. In addition, Carol, the only waitress at the local diner who will tolerate him, leaves work to care for her chronically ill son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast.We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story
6.1
Overview:
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.Herman's Head
6.7
Overview:
Herman's Head is an American sitcom that aired on the Fox network from September 8, 1991 until April 21, 1994. The series was created by Andy Guerdat and Steve Kreinberg, and produced by Witt/Thomas Productions in association with Touchstone Television. William Ragsdale stars as the titular character, Herman Brooks.The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
7.2
Overview:
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 Wonderful World of Disney
6.7
Overview:
Walt Disney Productions (later The Walt Disney Company) has produced an anthology television series under several different titles since 1954. The original version of the series premiered on ABC in 1954. The show was broadcast weekly on one of the Big Three television networks until 1990, a 36-year span with only a two-year hiatus in 1984-85. The series was broadcast on Sunday for 25 of those years. From 1991 until 1997, the series aired infrequently. The program resumed a regular schedule in 1997 on the ABC fall schedule, coinciding with Disney's recent purchase of the network. From 1997 until 2008, the program aired regularly on ABC. Subsequently, ABC continued the series as an occasional special presentation.Best Week Ever
5.6
Overview:
Best Week Ever is a weekly television program on the United States cable/satellite network VH1. It started airing in 2004 and was put on hiatus in the summer of 2009. In January 2010, it was announced that the show was cancelled. On August 3, 2012, VH1 announced the return of Best Week Ever. New weekly episodes began January 18, 2013. On the show, comedians analyze the previous week's developments in pop culture, including recent happenings in entertainment and celebrity gossip. The show's tagline is, "It's everything you love, everything you missed, and all the stuff you need to see again."Brothers
7.2
Overview:
Two conservative men support their younger brother when he comes out as gay, and help him navigate being openly homosexual in 1980s Philadelphia.Phil of the Future
6.8
Overview:
Meet the Diffy family, a futuristic family from the year 2121. When the eccentric dad, Lloyd, rents a time machine for their family vacation, everyone is excited. But then something goes wrong. Their time machine malfunctions and they are thrown out of the space/time continuum in the year 2004.Dead Like Me
7.7
Overview:
When her life comes to an abrupt end, George discovers that death is nothing like she thought it would be. Recruited to collect the souls of others as they die, she suddenly finds herself an unwilling participant in a line of work she never knew existed: Grim Reaping!The Tracey Ullman Show
7
Overview:
The Tracey Ullman Show is an American television variety show, hosted by British-born actress and onetime pop singer Tracey Ullman. It debuted on April 5, 1987 as the Fox network's second primetime series after Married... with Children (1987–1997), and ran until May 26, 1990. The show is produced by Gracie Films and 20th Century Fox Television. The show blended sketch comedy shorts with many musical numbers, featuring choreography by Paula Abdul. The show also produced The Simpsons shorts before it spun off into its own show, which was also produced by Gracie Films and 20th Century Fox Television.Acting
2025The Simpsons: The Past and the Furious as Lisa Simpson
2024The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful as Lisa Simpson (voice)
2024The Simpsons Funday Football as Lisa Simpson (voice)
2024Possessions as Dr. Young
2023Who Are You People as Sarah
2022The Simpsons Meet the Bocellis in "Feliz Navidad" as Lisa Simpson (voice)
2022Welcome to the Club as Lisa Simpson (voice)
2022When Billie Met Lisa as Lisa Simpson (voice)
2022Inventions That Changed History (6 Episodes) as Self - Comic Actress
2021The Simpsons in Plusaversary as Lisa Simpson (voice)
2021The Simpsons | Balenciaga as Lisa
2021The Good, the Bart, and the Loki as Lisa Simpson (voice)
2020Gossamer Folds as Phyllis
2020Dear Class of 2020 as Lisa Simpson
2020Stars in the House (1 Episode) as Self
2019Love & Debt as Allison Joy
2018All Square as Beaches
2017Miles as Mrs. Armstrong
2016Planet of the Couches as Lisa Simpson (voice)
2015TV's Funniest Animated Stars: A Paley Center for Media Special as Self
2015Fresh Off the Boat (1 Episode) as Marie
2013Mom (1 Episode) as Enid
2013Tug as Mom
2012The Mindy Project (2 Episodes) as Dr. Carolyn King
2012FOX 25th Anniversary Special as Lisa Simpson (voice) (uncredited)
20128 as Nancy F. Cott
2011New Year's Eve as Maude
2011Revenge (1 Episode) as Phyllis
2011The Chaperone as Miss Miller
2010Hot in Cleveland (1 Episode) as Margaret
2010High School as Computer Skills Teacher
2010Virginia as Mrs. Whitaker
2009The Wishing Well as Mary Williams
2009Waiting for Ophelia as Caitlin O'Malley
2007The Big Bang Theory (1 Episode) as Sandy
2007The Simpsons Movie as Lisa Simpson (voice)
2007Mad Men (1 Episode) as Nurse Mary
2005Back By Midnight as Veronica
2004The Simpsons: Christmas 2 as Unknown
2004Phil of the Future (2 Episodes) as Unknown
2004Best Week Ever (1 Episode) as Unknown
2003The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror as Lisa Simpson (voice)
2003The Simpsons: Christmas as Unknown
2003Dead Like Me (2 Episodes) as Penny
2000CyberWorld as Lisa Simpson (voice)
2000The Simpsons: America's First Family as Self
2000Strong Medicine (1 Episode) as Real Estate Agent
1999The Simpsons: Too Hot For TV as Unknown
1999Family Guy (1 Episode) as Lisa Simpson (voice)
1998Becker (1 Episode) as Ruby
1998Sports Night (1 Episode) as Malory Moss
1997As Good as It Gets as Jackie Simpson
1997Toothless as Gatekeeper
1997The Wonderful World of Disney (1 Episode) as Gatekeeper
1997Teen Angel (1 Episode) as Miss Gross
1997Dharma & Greg (15 Episodes) as Marlene
1997Smart Guy (1 Episode) as Unknown
1997Just Write as Lulu
1996Jingle All the Way as Woman Who Flirts with Howie (uncredited)
1994Inside the Actors Studio (1 Episode) as Self
1993We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story as Cecilia (voice)
1992Toys as Researcher
1992Likely Suspects (13 Episodes) as Unknown
1991Herman's Head (72 Episodes) as Louise Fitzer
1991City Slickers as Nancy
1990Sydney (1 Episode) as Unknown
1989The Simpsons (791 Episodes) as Lisa Simpson (voice)
1989Ginger Ale Afternoon as Bonnie
1989Silence Like Glass as Unknown
1989Listen to Me as Cootz
1988Murphy Brown (1 Episode) as Phoebe Cramer
1987Three O'Clock High as Cheerleader
1987The Tracey Ullman Show (57 Episodes) as Lisa Simpson (voice)
1987Square One Television (231 Episodes) as Jane Rice-Burroughs
1987Mathnet (1 Episode) as Jane Rice Burroughs
1986Maximum Overdrive as Connie
1985The Legend of Billie Jean as Putter
1985Heaven Help Us as Cathleen
1984Mom's On Strike as Jenny
1984Tales from the Darkside (1 Episode) as Betty Ann Cooper / Good Time Rita
1984Brothers (51 Episodes) as Louella Waters
1972ABC Afterschool Special (1 Episode) as Jenny
Production
TBAA Bobby Thing ... Producer
TBAThe Shepherd ... Executive Producer
2024Snack Shack ... Executive Producer
2020Gossamer Folds ... Producer
2020Alone ... Executive Producer
2018All Square ... Producer
2010Virginia ... Executive Producer