Principal Skinner - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Simpsons character | |
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Seymour Skinner | |
Gender | Male |
Job | Principal of Springfield Elementary School |
Voice actor | Harry Shearer (Current) |
First appearance | |
"Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire" |
Principal W. Seymour Skinner[1] (born Armin Tamzarian)[2] is a fictional character on the long running TV show The Simpsons. His voice is performed by Harry Shearer. He is the principal of Springfield Elemantary School.
History
[change | change source]Name
[change | change source]He was named after the behavioral psychologist B. F. Skinner.
Role in The Simpsons
[change | change source]Skinner was a sergeant in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and now he is the principal of Springfield Elementary School. He has developed a love-hate relationship with Bart Simpson.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Oakley, Bill (2005). Commentary for the episode "Who Shot Mr. Burns (Part One)". The Simpsons: The Complete Sixth Season (DVD). 20th Century Fox.
- ↑ "The Principal and the Pauper". The Simpsons Episode Guide. Archived from the original on 2007-07-08. Retrieved 2007-08-04.)