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Marjorie Jacqueline Simpson is a fictional character in the American animated sitcom The Simpsons and part of the eponymous family. She is voiced by Julie Kavner, and first appeared on television in The Tracey Ullman Show short “Good Night” on April 19, 1987. Marge was created and designed by cartoonist Matt Groening while he was waiting in the lobby of James L. Brooks’ office. Groening had been called to pitch a series of shorts based on Life in Hell but instead decided to create a new set of characters. He named the character after his mother Margaret Groening. After appearing on The Tracey Ullman Show for three seasons, the Simpson family received their own series on Fox, which debuted December 17, 1989.
Played by: Julie Kavner
Children: Bart Simpson · Lisa Simpson · Maggie Simpson
Creator: Matt Groening
Parents: Clancy Bouvier · Jacqueline Bouvier
Education: Springfield High School
Occupation: Housewife