Principal Skinner

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The Simpsons character
Seymour Skinner
GenderMale
JobPrincipal of Springfield Elementary School
Voice actorHarry 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]

  1. Oakley, Bill (2005). Commentary for the episode "Who Shot Mr. Burns (Part One)". The Simpsons: The Complete Sixth Season (DVD). 20th Century Fox.
  2. "The Principal and the Pauper". The Simpsons Episode Guide. Archived from the original on 2007-07-08. Retrieved 2007-08-04.)

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