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Hartman designed album covers for bands such as Poco. Phil Hartman was born Philip Edward Hartmann (later dropping one "n") [2] on September 24, 1948, in Brantford, Ontario. [3] [4] He was the fourth of eight children of Doris Marguerite (née Wardell; July 17, 1919 – April 15, 2001) and Rupert Loebig Hartmann (November 8, 1914 – April 30, 1998), [5] who sold building materials. [6]
Phil Hartman was first suggested for the role of Lionel Hutz by Simpsons writer Jay Kogen, who liked Hartman's "great, strong voice." Writer Mike Scully described Hutz as a "combination of overconfidence and incompetence. He never doubted his ability in the courtroom for some reason, even though he had no idea what was going on."
Actor Character(s) Notes 179 Marcia Wallace [45] (1990–2013, 2018–2019, 2021) Edna Krabappel: Following Wallace's death in 2013, Edna Krabappel was retired from the show. 52 Phil Hartman (1991–1998) Troy McClure: Lionel Hutz: Following Hartman's death in 1998, McClure and Hutz were retired from the show. [46] Fat Tony (one episode)
Actor Phil Hartman, who died in 1998, was the most recurring male guest actor on the show, appearing 52 times.. 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.
Actor Phil Hartman, who died in 1998, was the most recurring male guest actor on the show, appearing 52 times. 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.
In a 2008 review, IGN's Robert Canning praised Phil Hartman's performance as "simply the best of any guest appearance on The Simpsons". He concluded by saying: "Sure, [the episode's] writing is smart and the jokes are funny, but without Phil Hartman as Troy McClure, 'A Fish Called Selma' would only be good. With Hartman, it's fantastic!" [13]
Recurring guest star Phil Hartman provided the voice of Lyle Lanley, while Leonard Nimoy made a guest appearance as himself. "Marge vs. the Monorail" has been widely praised by fans and critics and is generally considered one of the best episodes of The Simpsons. [3] Showrunner Josh Weinstein called it "the best episode of television ever". [4]
The Simpsons episode: Episode no. Season 10 Episode 3: Directed by: Steven Dean Moore: Written by: David X. Cohen: Production code: 5F22: Original air date: September 27, 1998 () Guest appearance; Phil Hartman as Troy McClure; Episode features; Couch gag: Two firemen hold the couch as if it were a safety net.