From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Some of the many recurring and regular characters. From left: Ralph Wiggum (on shoulders), Chief Wiggum , Ms Krabappel , Principal Skinner , Scratchy the cat (foreground), Agnes Skinner , Krusty the Clown , Apu and children, Moe , Itchy the mouse (foreground), Otto , Grandpa Simpson , Homer Simpson , Santa's Little Helper (dog), Snowball (cat), Marge Simpson , Maggie (baby), Lisa Simpson , Ned Flanders , Bart Simpson , Todd Flanders , Selma Bouvier , Hans Moleman (background), Patty Bouvier , Rod Flanders , Waylon Smithers , Montgomery Burns , Jimbo Jones , Milhouse Van Houten , Groundskeeper Willie , and Martin . The following is a list of characters featured in the American animated television series The Simpsons
Characters are only listed once, normally under the first applicable subsection in the list; very minor characters are listed with a more regular character they are associated with. Voice actors, if applicable, are listed in parentheses after the character's name, followed by the characters first appearance in the show. Though characters from Halloween episodes are included, these episodes do not form part of the show's continuity; characters only featured in one of these episodes do not inhabit the Springfield of the other shows. Subsections are ordered by size and ongoing relevance to the show.
The Simpson family
Extended family
Character
Voice actor
Notes
First appearance
Abraham "Grampa" Simpson Dan Castellaneta Father of Homer, Herbert and Abbie, brother of Cyrus, ex-husband of Mona Simpson and Selma Bouvier. Grandfather of Bart, Lisa, Maggie.
"Grampa and the Kids "
Mona Simpson Glenn Close Mother of Homer and estranged wife of Abraham Simpson. Fugitive.
"Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? "
Jacqueline Bouvier Julie Kavner Mother of Marge, Patty and Selma. Grandmother of Bart, Lisa, Maggie and Ling.
"Bart vs. Thanksgiving "
Clancy Bouvier Harry Shearer Father of Marge, Patty and Selma. Grandfather of Bart, Lisa, Maggie and Ling; Deceased.
"The Way We Was "
Patty Bouvier Julie Kavner Twin-sister of Selma and sister of Marge.
"Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire "
Selma Bouvier Terwilliger Hutz McClure Stu Simpson Julie Kavner Twin-sister of Patty and sister of Marge. Adoptive mother of Ling.
"Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire "
Ling Bouvier Nancy Cartwright Adoptive daughter of Selma.
"Goo Goo Gai Pan "
Herbert Powell Danny DeVito Illegtimate son of Abraham Simpson and half-brother of Homer.
"Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? "
Gladys Bouvier Julie Kavner Sister of Jackie and aunt of Marge, Patty and Selma. Deceased.
"Selma's Choice "
Abbie Dan Castellaneta Illegtimate English daughter of Abraham Simpson and Edwina and half-sister of Homer.
"The Regina Monologues "
Amber Simpson Tress MacNeille Vegas ex-wife of Homer. Deceased.
"Viva Ned Flanders " - "Jazzy and the Pussycats "
Pets
Cats
Dogs
Character
Voice actor
Notes
First appearance
Santa's Little Helper Frank Welker (Dan Castellaneta in The Simpsons Movie )Pet greyhound of the Simpson family. Rescued from a dog track on Christmas Eve .
"Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire "
Laddie Frank Welker Rough collie briefly owned by Bart as a replacement for Santa's Little Helper, before becoming a police dog.
"The Canine Mutiny "
She's the Fastest Unknown Breeding partner of Santa's Little Helper.
"Two Dozen and One Greyhounds "
Puppies Unknown Rover, Fido, Rex, Spot, Rover II, Fido II, Rex II, Cleo, Dave, Jay, Paul, Bradford, Dave II, Jay II, Paul II, Bradford II, Sleepy, Dopey, Grumpy, Donner, Blitzen, Grumpy II, King, Prince, and The Dog Formerly Known as Prince. Pure-bred greyhounds , offspring of Santa's Little Helper and She's The Fastest.
"Two Dozen and One Greyhounds "
Other Pets
Other families
The Flanders family
The Van Houten family
The Nahasapeemapetilon family
Character
Voice actor
Notes
First appearance
Apu Nahasapeemapetilon Jr. Hank Azaria Husband of Manjula and father of Anoop, Uma, Nabendu, Poonam, Priya, Sandeep, Sashi and Gheet. Brother of Sanjay and owner of the Kwik-e-Mart .
"The Telltale Head "
Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon Jan Hooks Wife of Apu and mother of Anoop, Uma, Nabendu, Poonam, Priya, Sandeep, Sashi and Gheet.
"Much Apu About Nothing "
Octuplets Various Anoop , Uma , Nabendu , Poonam , Priya , Sandeep , Sashi and Gheet . Octuplet children of Apu and Manjula.
"Eight Misbehavin' "
Sanjay Nahasapeemapetilon Harry Shearer Brother of Apu.
"Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment "
Pahusacheta Nahasapeemapetilon Unknown Daughter of Sanjay and sister of Jamshed.
Jamshed Nahasapeemapetilon Tress MacNeille Son of Sanjay and brother of Pahusacheta. Trained in shotgun combat.
Apu Nahasapeemapetilon Sr. Unknown Husband of Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilon and father of Apu and Sanjay.
"Much Apu About Nothing "
Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilon Andrea Martin Wife of Apu Sr. and mother of Apu and Sanjay.
"Much Apu About Nothing "
Kavil Nahasapeemapetilon Hank Azaria Cousin of Apu and Sanjay.
"Kiss Kiss Bang Bangalore "
The Wiggum family
The Hibbert family
The Prince family
The Lovejoy family
The Muntz family
The Spuckler family
Character
Voice actor
Notes
First appearance
Cletus Spuckler Hank Azaria Husband and brother of Brandine, slack-jawed yokel.
"Bart Gets an Elephant "
Brandine Spuckler Tress MacNeille Wife and Sister of Cletus.
"22 Short Films About Springfield "
Witney , Jitney , Dudley , Incest , Crystal Meth , International Harvester , Birthday , and Stabbed in Jail Unknown
Children of Brandine, two of whom are also children of Cletus.
"Bart Gets an Elephant , April 22, 2008 Episode"
Mary "Wrestlemania" Spuckler Unknown
Cletus' child, almost married Bart.
"April 22nd, 2008 Episode"
DiaBetty Tress MacNeille Cousin, diabetic.
"Sweets and Sour Marge "
Mary Spuckler Zooey Deschanel Daughter.
"Apocalypse Cow "
Administration
Staff
Character
Voice actor
Notes
First appearance
Corky James "Jimbo" Jones Pamela Hayden Bully.
"The Telltale Head "
Dolphin "Dolph" Starbeam Tress MacNeille Bully.
"The Telltale Head "
Kearney Zzyzwicz Nancy Cartwright Bully, divorced father of one.
"The Telltale Head "
Unnamed Nancy Cartwright Son of Kearney.
"A Milhouse Divided "
Francine Rhenquist Kathy Griffin Bully, tormentor of Lisa.
"Bye Bye Nerdie "
Database Nancy Cartwright Nerd, member of "SuperFriends".
"Bart's Comet "
Ham Pamela Hayden Nerd, member of "SuperFriends".
"Bart's Comet "
Wendell Borton Pamela Hayden , Nancy Cartwright , Russi Taylor Nervous and car-sick student.
"Homer's Odyssey "
Lewis Jo Ann Harris , Pamela Hayden , Nancy Cartwright , Russi Taylor Friend of Bart.
"Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire "
Martin Prince Junior Russi Taylor Dan Castellaneta Son of Martin Sr. and Martha, occasional friend of Bart.
"Bart the Genius "
Richard Jo Ann Harris Pamela Hayden Friend of Bart.
"Bart the Genius "
Janey Powell Pamela Hayden Best friend of Lisa.
"Bart the General "
Sherri and Terri Russi Taylor Purple-haired twins who enjoy taunting Bart.
"Homer's Odyssey "
Allison Taylor Winona Ryder Pamela Hayden Lisa's fellow-overachieving classmate.
"Lisa's Rival "
Alex Whitney Lisa Kudrow Lisa's super-hip classmate.
"Lard of the Dance "
Üter Zörker Russi Taylor German exchange student, was missing, now found.
"Treehouse of Horror IV "
Amy Unknown
Class mate of Bart.
"Last Exit to Springfield "
Samantha Stankey Kimmy Robertson Milhouse's first girlfriend, former student now attending an all-girls school.
"Bart's Friend Falls in Love "
Michael D'Amico Unknown
Son of Fat Tony .
"The Mook, the Chef, the Wife and Her Homer "
Adil Hoxha Tress MacNeille Albanian exchange student who turns out to be an Albanian spy.
"The Crepes of Wrath "
Quiggly Unknown
Cross eyed student.
"Last Exit to Springfield "
Melissa Nancy Cartwright Class mate of Bart.
"Unknown"
Government
Local government
"Diamond Joe" Quimby Dan Castellaneta ), "Bart Gets an F ", mayor
Lou Hank Azaria ), "There's No Disgrace Like Home ", police sergeantEddie Harry Shearer ), "There's No Disgrace Like Home ", police officerRex Banner (Dave Thomas ), "Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment ", briefly replaced Clancy Wiggum as police chief, presumed deceasedThe Warden (Charles Napier ), "Pokey Mom ", Prison wardenRay Patterson (Steve Martin ), "Trash of the Titans ", sanitation commissioner
State government
Mary Bailey (Maggie Roswell , Tress MacNeille ), "Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish ", state governorBob Arnold (Hank Azaria ), "Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington ", former Congressman, expelled for bribery and corruptionJudge Roy Snyder Harry Shearer ), "Krusty Gets Busted ", veteran judge (was called Judge Moulton in "Bart Gets Hit by a Car")Judge Constance Harm (Jane Kaczmarek ), "The Parent Rap ", newer judgeRuss Cargill (Albert Brooks ), "The Simpsons Movie ", head of the Environmental Protection Agency and main antagonist of the film"Unnamed female judge" Appears in Duffless and The Boy Who Knew Too Much. Voiced by Maggie Roswell. Not to be confused with Judge Harm.
Criminal element
Business owners
Comic Book Guy né Jeff Albertson (Hank Azaria ), "Three Men and a Comic Book ", owner of the Android's Dungeon Comics & Baseball Card ShopRich Texan Dan Castellaneta ), "$pringfield ", stereotypical rich, callous business owner.Herman Harry Shearer ), "Bart the General ", one-armed veteran, owner of Herman's Military AntiquesJack Larson Laramie Cigarettes Akira George Takei , Hank Azaria ), "One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish ", restaurateur and part-time martial-art teacherLuigi Risotto Hank Azaria ), Italian American restaurateurCaptain Horatio McCallister Sea Captain (Hank Azaria ), "New Kid on the Block ", restaurateur and charter boat operatorHoward K. Duff VIII (Stacy Keach ), "Hungry, Hungry Homer ", owner of Duff Beer and the Springfield IsotopesJohn John Waters ), "Homer's Phobia ", owner of antiques and collectibles store in the Springfield Mall.Ms. Sinclair Jon Lovitz ), A Streetcar Named Marge , owner of the Ayn Rand School for Tots nurseryGoose Gladwell , "Fat Man and Little Boy ", eccentric Willy Wonkaesque clothing and novelty store entrepreneurFrank Ormand (Jack Lemmon ), "The Twisted World of Marge Simpson ", pretzel franchise owner, deceasedJake (Dan Castellaneta ), "The Tracey Ullman Show shorts ", barber, owner of Jake's Unisex Hair PalaceCowboy Bob (Albert Brooks , Dan Castellaneta ), "Call of the Simpsons ", owner of Bob's RV Round-UpBelle (Tress MacNeille ), "Bart After Dark ", burlesque house madamMr. Costington Dan Castellaneta ), "Trash of the Titans ", Costington owner
Employees
Lionel Hutz Phil Hartman ), "Bart Gets Hit by a Car ", lawyer and real estate agent (character retired due to death of Phil Hartman)Gil Gunderson Dan Castellaneta ), "Realty Bites ", incompetent lawyer and salesmanSqueaky Voiced Teen Jeremy Peterson/Freedman (Dan Castellaneta ), "Brush with Greatness ", fills various positions at entry-level part-time jobs around Springfield, son of Lunchlady Doris.Professor John Frink Hank Azaria ), "Old Money ", scientist, inventor, entrepreneur, and former lecturer at the University of Springfield.
Hans Moleman Dan Castellaneta ), "Principal Charming ", elderly recurring character.Don Brodka (Lawrence Tierney ), "Marge Be Not Proud ", Try & Save security guardDuffman Barry Duffman alias Sid alias Larry (Hank Azaria ), "The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson ", product promoter.Lindsey Naegle Tress MacNeille ), "The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show ", entrepreneur and executive.Cookie Kwan Tress MacNeille ), "Realty Bites ", successful realtorDave Shutton Harry Shearer ), "Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish ", Springfield Shopper reporter.The Yes Guy Dan Castellaneta ), "Mayored to the Mob ", restaurateur, waiter, salesclerk, and election-day poll worker.Wiseguy Hank Azaria ), "The Way We Was ", holder of numerous jobs around Springfield. Identified as "Raphael" by Sideshow Bob in "Day of the Jackanapes ".Hollis Hurlbut (Donald Sutherland ), "Lisa the Iconoclast ", curator of the Springfield Historical Society
The Krusty the Clown Show
Itchy Dan Castellaneta ), The Tracey Ullman Show shorts , anthropomorphic blue mouse, main character on The Itchy and Scratchy Show Scratchy Harry Shearer ), The Tracey Ullman Show shorts , anthropomorphic black cat, main character on The Itchy and Scratchy Show Poochie Dan Castellaneta ), "The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show ", anthropomorphic beagle, temporary character on The Itchy and Scratchy Show , voiced by HomerRoger Meyers, Jr. Alex Rocco , Hank Azaria ), "Itchy & Scratchy & Marge ", chairman of Itchy and Scratchy InternationalRoger Meyers, Sr. Itchy & Scratchy Land ", founder of Itchy and Scratchy InternationalChester J. Lampwick (Kirk Douglas ), "The Day the Violence Died ", creator of Itchy and cartoon violenceJune Bellamy (Tress MacNeille ), "The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show ", the voice of cartoon characters Itchy and Scratchy
Other television shows
Kent Brockman Kenny Brockelstein (Harry Shearer ), "Krusty Gets Busted ", anchorman for KBBL-TV Channel 6Scott Christian Dan Castellaneta ), "Krusty Gets Busted ", substitute anchor for Kent BrockmanArnie Pye Dan Castellaneta ), "Arnie Pye in the Sky" Channel 6 traffic helicopter reporter.Bumblebee Man Hank Azaria ), "Itchy and Scratchy: The Movie ", Spanish language television host on KMEX-TV "Canal Ocho".Gabbo and his handler Arthur (Hank Azaria ), "Krusty Gets Kancelled ", television puppet who was cancelled after insulting Springfield on airBooberella (Tress MacNeille ), "I'm Spelling as Fast as I Can ", vampire character, parody of Barbarella (comic book) .Princess Kashmir Maggie Roswell ), "Homer's Night Out ", regular on Springfield SquaresGodfrey Jones (Harry Shearer ), host of an investigative showBrad Goodman (Albert Brooks ), "Bart's Inner Child ", cable network self-help specialistStephanie Brockman Pamela Hayden ), weather lady on channel 6 studios
Film
Radio
Musicians
Bleeding Gums Murphy Ron Taylor , Daryl L. Coley), "Moaning Lisa ", jazz musician, possibly Dr. Hibbert's brother, deceasedLurleen Lumpkin Beverly D'Angelo , Doris Grau ), "Colonel Homer ", country western singer/songwriter, currently in rehabRachel Jordan Shawn Colvin ) and Kovenant , "Alone Again, Natura-Diddily ", Christian rock bandThe Larry Davis Experience , frequent live performers at local functions
Sports
Drederick Tatum Hank Azaria ), "Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment ", professional heavy-weight boxer, convicted felonLucius Sweet Paul Winfield ), "The Homer They Fall ", professional boxing promoter, Tatum's managerProfessional wrestlers Rasputin the Friendly Russian (formerly the Mad Russian), Dr. Hillbilly , the Iron Yuppie , Professor Werner von Brawn , Uncle Slam , Rumblelina , Osama bin Rotten , and "The Secretary of Hate" Colin KaPow
Captain Lance Murdock (Dan Castellaneta ), "Bart the Daredevil ", daredevil and stuntmanThe Capital City Goofball Tom Poston ), "Dancin' Homer ", baseball mascot and congressmanJacques Albert Brooks ), "Life on the Fast Lane ", professional bowlerThe Human Fly Harry Shearer ), "Homer's Barbershop Quartet ", a reference to sky-scraper climber Alain Robert .
Dr Julius M. Hibbert Harry Shearer ), friend and doctor to the SimpsonsDr. Nick Riviera Hank Azaria ), "Bart Gets Hit by a Car ", incompetent doctor, deceased.Dr. Wolfe , "Last Exit to Springfield ", dentistDr. Marvin Monroe Harry Shearer ), "There's No Disgrace Like Home ", psychiatrist, previously thought to be deceased but actually very illDr. Velimirovic , "Pygmoelian ", plastic surgeonDr. Foster (Hank Azaria ), "Hurricane Neddy ", psychiatristDr. Stacey Swanson , (Meg Ryan ), "Yokel Chords ", psychiatrist.Dr. Shapiro , "Sleeping with the Enemy ", dentist.Dr. Zweig Anne Bancroft ), "Fear of Flying ", psychiatristUnnamed Veterinarian (Hank Azaria ), "Dog of Death "
Other
Disco Stu Hank Azaria ), "Two Bad Neighbors ", disco aficionado.Jasper Beardley Harry Shearer ), "Homer's Odyssey ", elderly resident of the Springfield Retirement Castle .Kang and Kodos Harry Shearer , Dan Castellaneta ), "Treehouse of Horror ", aliens.Billy (Maurice LaMarche ), "The Wife Aquatic ", First Mate of "The Rotting Pelican"Blinky Homer's Odyssey ", three-eyed fish.Artie Ziff Jon Lovitz , Dan Castellaneta ), "The Way We Was ", alum of Springfield High School, former software billionaire.Baby Gerald Sweet Seymour Skinner's Baadasssss Song ", Maggie's nemesis.Benjamin, Doug and Gary Harry Shearer , Hank Azaria , and Dan Castellaneta respectively), "Homer Goes to College ", nerds.Eleanor Abernathy Crazy Cat Lady (Tress MacNeille ), "Girly Edition ", mentally ill resident of Springfield.God Harry Shearer ), "Homer the Heretic ", deity.Jebediah Obadiah Zachariah Jedediah Springfield, a.k.a. Hans Sprungfeld Harry Shearer ), "The Telltale Head ", Springfield's founderMrs. Glick Cloris Leachman , Tress MacNeille ), "Three Men and a Comic Book ", elderly woman, lives on Evergreen Terrace.Ms. Albright Tress MacNeille ), "The Telltale Head ", Sunday school teacher.Old Jewish Man Crazy Old Man (Hank Azaria ), "Krusty Gets Kancelled ", resident of Springfield Retirement Castle .Patches and Poor Violet Pamela Hayden , Tress MacNeille ), "Miracle on Evergreen Terrace ", orphans
See also
References
External links
Media
Characters
Production Hallmarks Locations Themes Inspired Related
Template:Simpsons characters
