Harry Shearer

Harry Shearer is a legendary satirist and comic powerhouse whose career spans over seven decades of groundbreaking entertainment. Best known as the versatile voice behind iconic The Simpsons characters like Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders, and Principal Skinner, Shearer’s influence on modern comedy is unparalleled. From his early days as a child actor on The Jack Benny Program to his tenure as a writer and cast member on Saturday Night Live, he has consistently pushed the boundaries of political and social commentary. A true "renaissance man," Shearer co-created and starred in the cult-classic mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap as bassist Derek Smalls, a role he has reprised in legendary live performances at venues like Wembley Arena and Glastonbury.