D'oh! Bart Simpson actress angers TV bosses by using his voice to promote Scientology event



Aye carumba! Scientologist Nancy Cartwright - the voice behind Bart Simpson - used his voice in an advert for the religion

She's famous for being the voice of perennially naughty cartoon character Bart Simpson.

But it seems actress Nancy Cartwright could be in a spot of trouble for a 'prank call' of her own.

The actress used her character's world-famous voice to promote an upcoming Scientology event.



Executives at 20th Century Fox are reported to be fuming after Cartwright recorded a voicemail message using her 'Bart' voice to boost turn-out for the event at the organisation's Hollywood centre.

The message begins with Cartwright introducing herself as Bart in the character's voice.

She says: 'Hey, what’s happening man, this is Bart Simpson!' - and laughs using Bart’s trademark chuckle.

The actress - who is a Scientologist - then reveals her true identity, saying: 'Just kidding, don't hang up, this is Nancy Cartwright. This is a very special phone call to you.'



During the 59-second message she switches between her voice and Bart's, ending several sentences with the word 'man'.



'It's gonna be a blast man!' she says in Bart's voice, chuckling before describing what she will be speaking about at the event in Los Angeles on January 31.

Blogger Perez Hilton posted the audio on the internet on Wednesday but it was quickly removed due to a copyright claim by 20th Century Fox when the story made headlines, according to The Times.



Simpson's executive producer Al Jean said: 'This is not authorised by us.

''The Simpsons' does not, and never has, endorsed any religion, philosophy or system of beliefs any more profound than Butterfinger bars,' according to TV gossip website The Live Feed.



Cartwright, has voiced Bart for more than 20 years - and took part in a 1998 episode which poked fun at her religion.

The episode called 'The Joy of Sect,' sees the Simpson family join a cult called the Movementarians, based in part on Scientology.

The 52-year-old became a Scientologist in 1989 and has donated thousands of dollars to the Church founded by L. Ron Hubbard.

The actress credits the celebrity-infested religion for much of what she has achieved.

Other celebrity Scientology followers include Tom Cruise, John Travolta and pop star Beck.