Harry Shearer
Harry Shearer is an American actor, comedian, and voice actor best known for voicing numerous characters on *The Simpsons*, including Mr.
Burns, Ned Flanders, and Principal Skinner.
He was a cast member on *Saturday Night Live* and played bassist Derek Smalls in the mockumentary *This Is Spinal Tap*.
He also hosts the satirical radio program *Le Show*.
Off-screen recorded speech
- Mr. BurnsMale courtesy title
- SmithersBits after destruction
- dubbingPost-production sound replacement
- narrationVerbal account delivery
The Simpsons · Ned Flanders · Principal Skinner · character voice · ensemble cast · animation · cartoon · voice actor
Satirical imitation
- social commentaryAnalysis of societal conditions
- political satireMockery of government
- ironyMeaning opposite to words
- mockeryScornful ridicule or travesty
lampoon · caricature · media criticism · punditry · spoof · wit · sarcasm · critique
- bassistDeep-string instrumentalist
- heavy metalAggressive amplified rock genre
- improvisationSpontaneous, unplanned creation
- folk musicCommunity-born acoustic songs
One who portrays characters
- GodzillaGiant monster from Tokyo
- directorOne who leads
- screenwriterAuthor of film scripts
- HollywoodAmerican film industry center
The Truman Show · character actor · supporting role · cameo · filmography
Weekly late-night sketch program
- sketch comedyShort comic performances
- impersonationPretending to be another
- live televisionProgramming shown as recorded
- NBCAmerican television network
Reagan · Nixon · celebrity impression · ensemble · cold open · recurring character · newsreader
voiceover
Off-screen recorded speech
The Simpsons · Ned Flanders · Principal Skinner · narration · character voice · ensemble cast · animation · cartoon · voice actor · vocal range
parody
Satirical imitation
- social commentaryAnalysis of societal conditions
- political satireMockery of government
- ironyMeaning opposite to words
mockery · lampoon · caricature · media criticism · punditry · spoof · wit · sarcasm · critique · topical humor
This Is Spinal Tap
- bassistDeep-string instrumentalist
- heavy metalAggressive amplified rock genre
- improvisationSpontaneous, unplanned creation
Rob Reiner · folk music · ensemble · mockery · cult classic
actor
One who portrays characters
- GodzillaGiant monster from Tokyo
- directorOne who leads
- screenwriterAuthor of film scripts
The Truman Show · Hollywood · character actor · supporting role · cameo · filmography
Saturday Night Live
Weekly late-night sketch program
- sketch comedyShort comic performances
- impersonationPretending to be another
- live televisionProgramming shown as recorded
NBC · Reagan · Nixon · celebrity impression · ensemble · cold open · recurring character · newsreader
Harry ShearerJames Earl Jones
Harry ShearerBob Hope
Long-lived American comedian
Bill Cosby · Jerry Lewis · Adam Sandler · Jim Carrey · Kevin James
Harry Shearerleading man
Principal male actor
movie star · Tom Cruise · Will Smith · Brad Pitt · Dwayne Johnson
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