Several guest stars have made multiple appearances on the show, often as recurring characters. Commentary for "Treehouse of Horror IX", in, Scully, Mike. [4] He voiced the recurring characters Troy McClure and Lionel Hutz as well as numerous other one-time characters, until his death in 1998. 20. [9] In 2014, Jean stated that fewer people would be appearing as themselves, as the staff did not want it to become a "crazy roster". By Ben Sherlock Published Jan 06, 2021 Few TV shows can attract guest stars of the same caliber as The Simpsons. (2003). Giphy . 20th Anniversary Special – In 3-D! [31] As of March 28, 2020, there have been 898 guest stars on the show, totaling 1531 guest spots. [259] (2001). (2007). From music videos, to video games, commercials and theme park rides, the following guest stars have appeared in various Simpsons-related media. BABF, CABF, etc.). According to Groening, guest star choices "come from the writers saying, 'Wouldn't it be cool to have [such a person on the show]? [A] These figures rise to 902 and 1539 respectively if The Simpsons Movie is counted as well. The scene was later included on the season's DVD release. Mantegna has appeared over thirty times, Grammer, Maurice LaMarche, Jon Lovitz and Frank Welker have appeared twenty times or more; Glenn Close and Jackie Mason have appeared over ten times, while Albert Brooks, Michael Dees, Dana Gould, Terry W. Greene, Valerie Harper, Jan Hooks, Jane Kaczmarek, Stacy Keach, Kipp Lennon, Dawnn Lewis, J. K. Simmons, Sally Stevens, George Takei and Michael York have made over five appearances. As the long-running cartoon celebrates its 500th episode, we look back at some of the show's most memorable celebrity guest stars. (2003). “The Simpsons” may not have invented the concept of the guest star, but the show has certainly perfected it. 1   Indicates the figure includes an appearance in The Simpsons Movie McClure and Hutz were subsequently retired from the show. [15] The producers have consistently failed to persuade any former President of the United States to appear. Both roles were originally written for other actors: Bob was originally to be voiced by James Earl Jones,[6] who later guest starred three times on the show, while Fat Tony was written for Sheldon Leonard. Rejected by producers: Donald Trump[321] Guests with "(archival)" after their names refer to cases where roles were not recorded specifically for the episode, but instead archival audio and/or footage from independent sources was used in the episode. [14], Numerous people have rejected the chance to appear on the show. etc) voice god! Guest stars have appeared on The Simpsons since its first season, in addition to the show's main cast of Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria and Harry Shearer and supporting cast of Tress MacNeille, Pamela Hayden, Maggie Roswell, Chris Edgerly, Grey Griffin, Alex Désert, Eric Lopez, Tony Rodríguez and former supporting cast members Russi Taylor, Marcia Mitzman Gaven, Karl Wiedergott, Doris Grau, Jo Ann Harris, Susan Blu and Christopher Collins. [2] Kevin Michael Richardson started as a recurring guest star in the twenty first season, but joined the supporting cast in the twenty eighth, starting with the episode "The Last Traction Hero". "[8] Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein, showrunners of the seventh and eight seasons, favored guest stars with what they felt were unique and interesting voices such as actors R. Lee Ermey, Donald Sutherland, Kirk Douglas and Lawrence Tierney. Shopping. Commentary for ", Reiss, Mike. The Simpsons focuses on the eponymous family, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie. The first two characters refer to the season the episode was made for. [A] These figures rise to 902 and 1539 respectively if The Simpsons Movie is counted as well. [3] The first male guest star was actor Sam McMurray, who voiced a worker at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant in "Homer's Odyssey", the show's third episode, and Marcia Wallace was the first female guest star on the show starting from Bart the Genius as Edna Krabappel and Ms. Melon. The first two characters refer to the season the episode was made for. Info. How Munched is That Birdie in the Window? This is the first time this has ever been done. [322], Weinstein, Josh. [10], Many guest stars come into the show's recording studio to record their parts,[7] although some are recorded over the telephone. 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Starting with season ten, the production codes started with AABF, with the first letter changing for each season (i.e. David Harbour, Olivia Colman, Ben Platt, Hannibal Buress, and Michael Palin have guest-starred during the season. [30] The show was awarded the Guinness World Record for "Most Guest Stars Featured in a TV Series" on May 23, 2010, with Guinness estimating that the show has featured "at least 555 as of series 21". Commentary for "Mother Simpson", in, Scully, Mike; Smith, Yeardley. News Shows WATCH. The Simpsons holds the Guinness World Record for the most guest stars ever on a TV show, but we've been able to narrow them down to bring you a few of our favourites.   7   Indicates the figure dictates appearances as a recurring guest star up until joining the regular supporting cast. [21] Musician Prince turned down a role in a sequel to "Stark Raving Dad", which meant the script was never produced.[22]. (2006). … Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 • Movie • 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 • Upcoming •. Commentary for ", Reiss, Mike. Comedian Ricky Gervais wrote the episode "Homer Simpson, This Is Your Wife",[12] while actor Seth Rogen co-wrote the episode "Homer the Whopper" with Evan Goldberg, and comedian Pete Holmes wrote the two-part "Warrin' Priests" episodes. On Ice! Other times, guest stars like … (parody of the song, Sings "Baby Likes Fat" (parody of the song, The color of the season number in the first column corresponds to the color of that season's. In the show's early years most guest stars voiced original characters, but as the show has continued the number of those appearing as themselves has increased. Other: Robert De Niro was wanted for a part during Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein's tenure as showrunners (season 7 and 8) but they never found a role to suit him. However, he then decided to demand a lot more money than the producers were willing to pay. On Ice! The Simpsons' 5 Best Guest Stars (& 5 Celebrities The Show Squandered) The Simpsons has attracted a lot of guest talent over the years like Lady Gaga, Elton John and Meryl Streep, but among them, who was the best used? Three guest stars, Ricky Gervais, Seth Rogen and Pete Holmes, earned writing credits for the episodes in which they appeared. Sort by: View: 32 names 1. [27] Ron Howard, in what would have been his third appearance on The Simpsons, was advertised as guest starring on "Children of a Lesser Clod". For unknown reasons Drew Barrymore was replaced in the role of Krusty's daughter Sophie by Natasha Lyonne. Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 • Movie • 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 • Upcoming •, sfn error: no target: CITEREFTurner2004 (, Weinstein, Josh. According to Groening, guest star choices "come from the writers saying, 'Wouldn't it be cool to have [such a person on the show]? NOTE: This list does NOT include unaired episodes, re-used footage, The Simpsons Movie or The Simpsons Game . (2003). The show has also had several guest animators who will do their own version of the show's opening credits, from just a couch gag to the whole introduction. The first season is 7Gxx, the second is 7Fxx, the third is 8Fxx and the fourth is 9Fxx. Available as both traditional action figures and mini figures, the year-long line is being released in several waves. Part of a select circle of Simpsons guest stars that have appeared on the show more than a half-dozen times, Brooks is a series staple. [26] Similarly, actress Catherine O'Hara recorded the voice of Colette the waitress in "Flaming Moe's", but was redubbed with Jo Ann Harris who the producers felt was a better fit. SPICE_IT_UP_1505_103020_3pm. The following have been announced as guest stars for upcoming episodes that have not yet aired. [11] Three guest stars have been credited with writing the episode in which they guest starred. [5] Actor Kelsey Grammer first appeared as Sideshow Bob in the first-season episode "Krusty Gets Busted" while actor Joe Mantegna made his first appearance as Fat Tony in the third season episode "Bart the Murderer". (2001). [9] In 2014, Jean stated that fewer people would be appearing as themselves, as the staff did not want it to become a "crazy roster". '",[7] while showrunner Al Jean has stated the reasoning is "we want to meet our heroes. Beyond the television series and the movie, there have been other media products of The Simpsons where guest stars have provided vocal talents in addition to the regular cast. In the end credits, Jay Mohr is actually credited with the voice of Christopher Walken, the credit says "Jay Mohr as Christopher Walken". DVD Commentary for "Krusty Gets Kancelled", in, Mirkin, David. As of March 28, 2021, there have been 898 guest stars on the show[A], with this figure rising to 902 if The Simpsons Movie is included. Actor Dustin Hoffman was credited as "Sam Etic" for the episode "Lisa's Substitute" while musician Michael Jackson was credited as "John Jay Smith" for the episode "Stark Raving Dad". Mason, Grammer and Anne Hathaway have each won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance for their guest voice roles on the show. 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Similarly, Werner Herzog was advertized as guest starring in "Thanksgiving of Horror", in what would have been his third appearance as Walter Hotenhoffer,[29] but didn't appear in the final episode. Commentary for "The Day the Violence Died", in, Scully, Mike (2007). Robby Krieger of The Doors recorded a cameo for the episode "The Great Money Caper", but his part was cut because the writers felt his appearance seemed too forced. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images and 20th Century Fox Kelsey Grammer … While not named it is implied this was likely John Cleese. This is the first time this has ever been done. (2005). This page was last edited on 29 March 2021, at 07:54. 5 Best/Worst Simpsons Guest Stars (Ft. PhantomStrider) - YouTube. Singer Tony Bennett was the first guest star to appear as himself, appearing briefly in the season two episode "Dancin' Homer". After the latter episode, the producers decided that if a celebrity wished to guest star on the show, they had to be willing to be credited under their real name. One of the best parts of The Simpsons has always been the guest stars. (2004). Actress Marcia Wallace guest starred 176 times, making her the most recurring female guest star on the show, until her death in 2013. As of March 28, 2021, there have been 898 guest stars on the show[A], with this figure rising to 902 if The Simpsons Movie is included. Commentary for ", Archer, Wes; Jean, Al; Reiss, Mike. Commentary for "Mother Simpson", in, Reiss, Mike. Singer Tony Bennett was the first guest star to appear as himself, appearing briefly in the season two episode "Dancin' Homer". Singer Tony Bennett was the first guest star to appear as himself, appearing in the season two episode "Dancin' Homer" while Aerosmith were the first band with their cameo in the third season's "Flaming Moe's". Some of the most famous guest stars, like Lyle Lanley or Frank Grimes, are actually played by Simpsons regulars, in these examples Phil Hartman and Hank Azaria. The shorts were developed into a half-hour prime time series which began in December 1989. Several guest stars have featured as recurring characters on the show, including Phil Hartman, Joe Mantegna and Kelsey Grammer. In most cases these appearances have been uncredited and are usually not considered as proper guest stars given the circumstances. The family was initially conceived by Groening for a series of animated shorts, which originally aired as a part of The Tracey Ullman Show between 1987 and 1989. [16][17] Other people to turn the show down include actors Michael Caine,[18] Tom Cruise,[19] Clint Eastwood and Anthony Hopkins[20] and director Quentin Tarantino. [15] The producers have consistently failed to persuade any former President of the United States to appear. Others have accepted the offer, but have been unable to record a role. Actor Dustin Hoffman was credited as "Sam Etic" for the episode "Lisa's Substitute" while musician Michael Jackson was credited as "John Jay Smith" for the episode "Stark Raving Dad". Sexual Inadequacy", "Simpsons – The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular", "Simpsons – The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show", "Simpsons – The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson", "Who Wants A Haircut? In addition to the show's regular cast of voice actors, celebrity guest stars have been a … This however is subject to change as sometimes in the past announced guest stars have had their appearances cut for time, been removed or replaced, or for some other reason have not appeared in the final episode. [25] Christopher Walken originally agreed appear as himself in "Insane Clown Poppy". (2006). The two have appeared in 21 and 28 episodes respectively; Mantegna also appeared in the film. (2003). The first credited guest star was Marcia Wallace who appeared in "Bart the Genius" in her first stint as Bart's teacher Edna Krabappel. The show was awarded the Guinness World Record for "Most Guest Stars Featured in a TV Series" in 2010. Regular voices such as Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, and Harry Shearer are not listed. Commentary for "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Marge", in, Jean, Al. Guest voices have come from a wide range of professions, including actors, athletes, authors, musicians, artists, politicians and scientists. Commentary for "Burns' Heir", in, Oakley, Bill (2005). The first time was in "Homer Simpson, This Is Your Wife," when he played Charlie, a beaten down husband who is paired with Marge on a reality show. Similarly, Werner Herzog was advertized as guest starring in "Thanksgiving of Horror", in what would have been his third appearance as Walter Hotenhoffer,[29] but didn't appear in the final episode. (2004). Release. Photos from The Simpsons' Greatest Guest Stars.   6   Indicates the figure includes an uncredited appearance Guest-stars. (2009). [5] Actor Kelsey Grammer first appeared as Sideshow Bob in the first-season episode "Krusty Gets Busted" while actor Joe Mantegna made his first appearance as Fat Tony in the third season episode "Bart the Murderer". Watch later. [11] Three guest stars have been credited with writing the episode in which they guest starred. After Wallace, Hartman made the most appearances, guest starring 52 times. Commentary for ", Weinstein, Josh. [4] Other repeat guest stars include Albert Brooks, Glenn Close, Jan Hooks, Maurice LaMarche, Jon Lovitz, Jane Kaczmarek, Jackie Mason, Charles Napier and Frank Welker. [26] Similarly, actress Catherine O'Hara recorded the voice of Colette the waitress in "Flaming Moe's", but was redubbed with Jo Ann Harris who the producers felt was a better fit. The first season is 7Gxx, the second is 7Fxx, the third is 8Fxx and the fourth is 9Fxx. The "Modern Family" star is just one of many celebs who have graced Springfield in bit parts over the years. However, he then decided to demand a lot more money than the producers were willing to pay. American animated sitcom that includes six main voice actors and numerous regular cast and recurring guest stars. February 3, 2019 by Pete Richards The Simpsons first debuted as a short on The Tracey Ullman Show in April of 1987. bark! (2006). Both roles were originally written for other actors: Bob was originally to be voiced by James Earl Jones,[6] who later guest starred three times on the show, while Fat Tony was written for Sheldon Leonard. Then, he … In the end credits, Jay Mohr is actually credited with the voice of Christopher Walken, the credit says "Jay Mohr as Christopher Walken". [16][17] Other people to turn the show down include actors Michael Caine,[18] Tom Cruise,[19] Clint Eastwood and Anthony Hopkins[20] and director Quentin Tarantino. Several guest stars have made multiple appearances on the show, often as recurring characters. Share. [21] Musician Prince turned down a role in a sequel to "Stark Raving Dad", which meant the script was never produced.[22]. 12 John Waters … These guest stars either recorded a role that was cut, or were replaced with another actor.   2   Indicates the figure includes an appearance in the Butterfingers commercials In the show's early years most guest stars voiced original characters, but as the show has continued the number of those appearing as themselves has increased. In addition to the show's regular cast of voice actors, celebrity guest stars have been a staple of The Simpsons, an American animated television sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company, since its first season. Part of a select circle of Simpsons guest stars that have appeared on the show more than a half-dozen times, Brooks is a series staple. “Simpsons” fans have become almost cultish, and it is not surprising that some of the most notable guest stars are famous with their own cultish followings. Guests with "(archival)" after their names refer to cases where roles were not recorded specifically for the episode, but instead archival audio and/or footage from independent sources was used in the episode. Everybody from Mick Jagger to Katy Perry to Danny DeVito to Stephen Hawking has lent their voices to either a one-off character or a yellow, Springfieldian version of themselves. The Simpsons holds a Guinness World Record for “Most Guest Stars Featured in a TV Series,” with 712 as of May 2016 — a number that’s increased by … Catherine O'Hara originally recorded the role of Colette in "Flaming Moe's" but the writer's decided her voice didn't fit the character and she was redubbed with Jo Ann Harris. Albert Brooks as Brad Goodman, Jacques, Hank Scorpio, Cowboy Bob, McGarnigle and Tab Spangler. The first number refers to the order it aired during the entire series. A feature film adaptation of the series called The Simpsons Movie, was released in 2007. (2003). Easter Egg Commentary for "Stark Raving Dad", in, Scully, Mike. The family was initially conceived by Groening for a series of animated shorts, which originally aired as a part of The Tracey Ullman Show between 1987 and 1989. [13] Two guest stars were credited with pseudonyms. Musician Frank Zappa and actor Anthony Perkins both became too ill to record their parts,[20][23] while Jim Carrey had to drop out due to time constraints,[24] and Faye Dunaway cancelled. The second number refers to the episode number within its season: i.e. Herb Powell Commentary for ", Groening, Matt (2005). Three guest stars, Ricky Gervais, Seth Rogen and Pete Holmes, earned writing credits for the episodes in which they appeared. Commentary for "Simpsons Tall Tales", in, Castellaneta, Dan. 3. Tap to unmute. Commentary for "Simpsons Tall Tales", in, Castellaneta, Dan. The Simpsons focuses on the eponymous family, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie. [1] The series' 32nd season debuted on September 27, 2020 and 701 episodes of The Simpsons have aired. Commentary for "Last Tap Dance in Springfield", in, Scully, Mike (2008). In the earlier seasons, most of the guest stars voiced characters, but eventually more started appearing as themselves. In addition to the show's regular cast of voice actors, celebrity guest stars have been a staple of The Simpsons, an American animated television sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company, since its first season. George Takei as Akira, Wink and waiter. Mason, Grammer and Anne Hathaway have each won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance for their guest voice roles on the show. From The Beatles and Rodney Dangerfield to Stephen Hawking, here are some of the funniest and most impactful Simpsons guest stars of all time. After Wallace, Hartman made the most appearances, guest starring 52 times. Others have accepted the offer, but have been unable to record a role. As season 30 brings us even more Simpsons guest stars, here are the 12 best Simpsons guest stars, ranked. [3] The first male guest star was actor Sam McMurray, who voiced a worker at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant in "Homer's Odyssey", the show's third episode, and Marcia Wallace was the first female guest star on the show starting from Bart the Genius as Edna Krabappel and Ms. Melon. The scene was later included on the season's DVD release. McClure and Hutz were subsequently retired from the show. Commentary for "Monty Can't Buy Me Love", in, Scully, Mike (2008). Instead, Jay Mohr provided the voice of Walken. 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Singer Tony Bennett was the first guest star to appear as himself, appearing in the season two episode "Dancin' Homer" while Aerosmith were the first band with their cameo in the third season's "Flaming Moe's". [4] Other repeat guest stars include Albert Brooks, Glenn Close, Jan Hooks, Maurice LaMarche, Jon Lovitz, Jane Kaczmarek, Jackie Mason, Charles Napier and Frank Welker. Copy link. :D Starting from the 22nd season the following guest animators have contributed to the show. Musician Frank Zappa and actor Anthony Perkins both became too ill to record their parts,[20][23] while Jim Carrey had to drop out due to time constraints,[24] and Faye Dunaway cancelled. 1506 would be the sixth episode of the fifteenth season. 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[31] As of March 28, 2020, there have been 898 guest stars on the show, totaling 1531 guest spots. Commentary for "Flaming Moe's", in, Reiss, Mike. The number at the end of the code is the order in which that episode was produced during that production run. Simpsons guest stars that have died by shawnpowell1973 | created - 12 Oct 2013 | updated - 16 Apr 2018 | Public they have been on a long time, this list is a WIP. [28] However, he did not appear for any recording sessions. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_The_Simpsons_guest_stars_(seasons_1–20)&oldid=1013977023, Articles with dead external links from October 2017, Articles with permanently dead external links, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Sings "Talkin' Softball" (parody of the song, Sings "The Sound of Grampa" (parody of the song, Sings "Island of Sirens" (parody of the song, Sing "Who Wants a Haircut?" The Simpsons focuses on the eponymous family, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie.The family was initially conceived by Groening for a … The number at the end of the code is the order in which that episode was produced during that production run. Commentary for "The Frying Game", in, Jean, Al. (2009). The first number refers to the order it aired during the entire series. To be included on this list, the guest star or stars had to have been notably famous for a significant amount of time and/or be known as the best among their peers. Series regular Yeardley Smith also played herself. Actor William Shatner has been described as the first person to reject the show. Each season is filled to the brim with guest voices of celebrities, some playing themselves while others get a new character. From when it first aired in 1989, The Simpsons has hosted an absolutely dazzling array of musical guest stars: from classic artists being presented … The show was awarded the Guinness World Record for "Most Guest Stars Featured in a TV Series" in 2010. Guest stars have appeared on The Simpsons since its first season, in addition to the show's main cast of Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria and Harry Shearer and supporting cast of Tress MacNeille, Pamela Hayden, Maggie Roswell, Chris Edgerly, Grey Griffin, Alex Désert, Eric Lopez, Tony Rodríguez and former supporting cast members Russi Taylor, Marcia Mitzman Gaven, Karl Wiedergott, Doris Grau, Jo Ann Harris, Susan Blu and Christopher Collins. [25] Christopher Walken originally agreed appear as himself in "Insane Clown Poppy". Easter Egg Commentary for "Stark Raving Dad", in, Scully, Mike. [27] Ron Howard, in what would have been his third appearance on The Simpsons, was advertised as guest starring on "Children of a Lesser Clod". 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