Harry Shearer
- Actor
- Writer
- Additional Crew
Harry Shearer was born in 1943 in Los Angeles, California. His film
debut was with Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Abbott and Costello Go to Mars (1953), followed by The Robe (1953).
Probably best known for his Saturday Night Live (1975) gigs, his NPR satire program "Le
Show" and The Simpsons (1989), where he plays 21 characters. His best film may be
This Is Spinal Tap (1984), where he played bass player Derek Smalls. There was also an
episode on The Simpsons (1989) where he reprised this role. His film work includes
Godzilla (1998), in which "Simpsons" cast members Hank Azaria and Nancy Cartwright also
appeared. Shearer has also directed a film, Teddy Bears' Picnic (2001), in which he also
stars.
