Karl Wiedergott facts for kids

Karl Wiedergott (born Karl Aloysious Treaton; February 8, 1969) is an American actor who is now retired. He is best known for lending his voice to many characters on the popular TV show The Simpsons. He worked on the show from 1998 to 2010.

On The Simpsons, Karl Wiedergott voiced many different background characters. He even voiced famous people like John Travolta and Bill Clinton for the show. He was part of over 200 episodes! His last episode was "Donnie Fatso" in season 22.

His Acting Work

Karl Wiedergott started acting in 1985. He appeared in both movies and TV shows.

Movies

He was in several movies, often playing smaller roles.

• In 1988, he appeared in 18 Again!.
• He was also in Breakfast of Champions in 1999.
• One of his most famous movie roles was in The Simpsons Movie (2007). He voiced a "Man" and an "EPA Driver" in this film.

Television Shows

Karl Wiedergott also acted in many TV shows before joining The Simpsons.

• He had roles in classic shows like The Golden Girls (1985-1988).
• He appeared in popular sci-fi series such as Star Trek: Voyager (1996) and Star Trek: Enterprise (2002).
• He was also in crime dramas like Columbo (1990) and NYPD Blue (2002).

Why He Retired

In 2005, Karl Wiedergott decided to focus only on his work for The Simpsons. He stopped trying out for other acting jobs. After his final episode, "Donnie Fatso", he not only left The Simpsons but also stopped acting completely. He retired from his acting career.

See also

In Spanish: Karl Wiedergott para niños