Random Fun Facts About the Voices of the Simpsons (26 items)

(#15) The Principal Cast Makes $300,000 An Episode
According to Uproxx, each member of the principal cast of The Simpsons makes roughly $300,000 per episode. For comparison's sake, early in the show's run they made $30,000 per episode.
(#3) Homer's 'D'ohs' Never Appear In The Script
According to IMDb, Homer Simpson's iconic catchphrase, "D'oh," never appears in the script for an episode; the only thing written on the page is "(annoyed grunt)" which actor Dan Castellaneta has since turned into the iconic "D'oh."
(#14) Only Homer Has Had Dialogue In Every Episode
Homer Simpson is the only character to have spoken a line of dialogue in every single episode of The Simpsons to date. Marge and Lisa have appeared in every episode, but did not have dialogue in "Krusty Gets Cancelled," and "Chief of Hearts," respectively. Bart Simpson did not even appear in the episode "Four Great Women and a Manicure."
(#11) Ricky Gervais Became The First Ever Guest Star To Also Receive A Writing Credit
Ricky Gervais cowrote and guest starred in a 2006 episode of The Simpsons titled "Homer Simpson, This Is Your Wife." In doing so he became the first ever guest star to receive a writing credit for an episode of the show. However, Gervais often downplays his contributions to the episode.
(#21) Albert Brooks Has Voiced No Less Than Six Characters
Since the series premiere of The Simpsons, actor Albert Brooks has voiced no less than six separate characters including: Hank Scorpio, Russ Cargill, Jacques, Cowboy Bob, Tap Spangler, and Brad Goodman.
(#13) Mayor Quimby Was Inspired By JFK
Longtime Springfield Mayor Joe Quimby was inspired by real life President John F. Kennedy. The Simpsons creators modeled him after the late president by giving him a thick Boston accent and a penchant for extra-marital affairs, not to mention some tenuous dealings with the Italian mafia.