The Greatest Guest Appearances in The Simpsons History

Kelsey Grammer guest starred on The Simpsons.The SimpsonsKelsey Grammer appeared as Bart's nemesis, Sideshow Bob, 12 times, starting with his failed Season One attempt to frame.Krusty the ClownBob returned in seasons three, five through eight, 12, 14, 17, and 19 through 21. Grammer also voiced Sideshow Bob for...The Simpsons MovieThe part got cut.

Phil Hartman's role, whether a guest star or supporting character, stands.Troy McClureandLionel HutzThese side characters formed part of The Simpsons' early years.The Simpsons.

Before Leonard Nimoy guest-starred in "The Springfield Files" with...The X-FilesDavid Duchovny and Gillian Anderson starred in season eight. Duchovny played himself in the classic season four episode "Marge vs. the Monorail." After appearing at the monorail's launch, Nimoy reappeared after a disaster miraculously avoided. After he finished his work, Barney claimed he did nothing, so Nimoy replied, "Didn't I?" and vanished via the transporter effect like inStar Trek.

In season two, Danny DeVito voiced Herbert "Herb" Powell, Homer's older half-brother. Herb returned in season three after inventing a device that translated baby talk to English. Herb resulted from a brief affair between Abraham Simpson and an unnamed carnival worker.

Patrick Stewart, leader of the Springfield chapter of the secret Stonecutter society, guest starred as Number One in season six's episode "Homer the Great." He excitedly welcomes new members and enjoys leading the club's social events... and who forgets theawesome Stonecutters song?

The Man in Black, Johnny Cash, guest starred as the Coyote in Homer's desert hallucination in season eight. The Coyote told Homer to "find your soul mate." The Coyote also had a non-speaking cameo in "Blazed and Confused""during Marge's hallucination.

Taking advantage of the popularity of another Fox show,The X-FilesDavid Duchovny and Gillian Anderson guest starred as Simpson-ized Mulder and Scully in the episode titled "The Springfield Files," where Leonard Nimoy also guest starred. Homer witnessed something in the woods near Springfield, but no one believed him.

Joe Mantegna voiced Fat Tony in 21 episodes. He plays the mob boss. Joe Mantegna holds the record for most guest performances by a living actor; Phil Hartman and Marcia Wallace rank higher overall. Fat Tony first appeared in season three in an episode featuring Neil Patrick Harris.

Stephen Hawking appeared as himself in the season 10 finale. In "They Saved Lisa's Brain," Hawking showed up at a MENSA meeting in the park. He criticized the group's failing utopia. He laterStephen Hawking discussed his guest roleStephen Hawking appeared on the show.

"Lisa, it's your birthday."Happy birthday, Lisa, Michael Jackson.While Kipp Lennon sang in the season three premiere, Michael Jackson provided the dialogue. He got the credit as John Jay Smith for his appearance. Leon Kompowsky appeared again in the season 13 episode "Sweets and Sour Marge""and a season 23 couch gag.

James Earl Jones guest starred onThe Simpsons.He voiced many characters and played Maggie, yes, Maggie, in "Treehouse of Horror." When Homer visited an alternate universe, Maggie hit Groundskeeper Willie with an axe. Then, Maggie spoke in Jones' voice, "This universe feels disturbing." He appeared again as Serak the Preparer, a Rigellian cohort of Kang and Kodos, and a third time as a moving man in the "Treehouse of Horror""tale"Bad Dream House.

Albert Brooks voices guests onThe Simpsons.He is always credited as "A. Brooks." Albert Brooks appeared twice in the first season, first asCowboy Bob.Michael Jackson appeared and two episodes later asJacques.Jacques, the French bowler who sweeps Marge off her feet, returned in season five to voiceBrad Goodman.andMcGarnagle.and then again in season eight as Hank Scorpio. He came back in season 16 asTab Spangler.and voiced the villain Russ Cargill inThe Simpsons Movie..

To sayStar Wars.has been very good to Mark Hamill; saying it is an understatement. Mark Hamill appeared as himself in the season 10 episode "Mayored to the Mob""where he hires Homer to be his personal bodyguard after a crowd mobs him at the Springfield Bi-Mon-Sci-Fi-Con. Highlights include Homer carrying HamillBodyguard.-style through a crowd, Hamill performing "Luke, Be A Jedi Tonight.," Mark Hamill told Homer, "Use the forks!"

Dustin Hoffman played Mr. Bergstrom, the charismatic, self-effacing, and encouraging substitute teacher filling in for Ms. Hoover. Lisa quickly liked him because he was the male role model she sought. The sad ending is one of the most heartbreaking inSimpsonshistory.

Ringo Starr appeared as himself in the season two episodeRingo Starr Brush with GreatnessHomer finds old portraits of his high school crush Ringo Starr, renewing Marge's interest in art. Marge takes an art class at a local college; Professor Lombardo was voiced by Jon Lovitz. She wins an art competition and gets commissioned to paint a portrait of Mr. Burns. Marge tells Starr she sent a painting for an honest opinion but never heard back. She admits she cannot paint a 'beautiful' portrait of Mr. Burns, but Starr replies, giving her the encouragement she needed after a long delay.

Michelle Pfeiffer voices Mindy Simmons, a Springfield Nuclear Power Plant employee. Homer finds himself extremely attracted to her at work, creating a threat to his marriage, regardless of how tempting she may be., Homer decides to stay faithful to Marge.Homer stays faithful to Marge.

The Generalissimo appears in season 13 as himself. He visits Comic Book Guy's store to make the Batmobile 'better' and (not) Hulk out on the street.Lee returned with author Harlan Ellison to guest star in season 23.He guest starred with Harlan Ellison in season 23.

Comedy legend Rodney Dangerfield guest starred as Mr. Burns' son Larry. Larry tracked down his father while working at a souvenir stand. He got a job at the nuclear power plant, but his lack of intelligence, poor manners, and drinking made Mr. Burns disown him. Rodney Dangerfield also appeared in another episode, voiced by Hank Azaria.

David Hyde Pierce teamed up with his Fraiser.Fraiser.He co-starred with Kelsey Grammer to play Cecil Terwillinger in the season eight episode "Brother from Another Series".Brother from Another Series.They teamed up again in season 19's "Funeral for a Fiend"."which guest starred anotherFraiser.alum, John Mahoney.

Barry White loves the slither of a sexy lady snake. Baritone R&B crooner Barry White guest starred as himself twice in Season 4. First, he appeared trying to save the snakes from the annual tradition of Whacking Day. Two episodes later, White appeared again in the all-star lineup at the Krusty the Clown special in "Krusty Gets Kancelled".save the snakes.Barry White appeared again during the all-star lineup of celebrities at the Krusty the Clown special in two episodes after Whacking Day.Krusty Gets Kancelled..

Season five began with "Homer's Barbershop Quartet." The Beatles guitarist George Harrison guest starred as himself, and musician David Crosby also appeared. Harrison's line at the end, "It's been done," referenced The Beatles' impromptu concert on the Apple Records building in 1969.

Glenn Close guest stars as Homer's mother, Mona Simpson, in seasons 7, 15, and 19. She guest starred in four episodes before her character died in the season 19 episode "Mona Leaves-a"" (which also featured a guest performance by Lance Armstrong). She keeps living in Homer's dreams.

Paul McCartney and his then-wife Linda guest starred in the season seven episode "Lisa the Vegetarian"Lisa cannot eat lamb after visiting the dull amusement park, Storytown Village. Homer and friends make fun of her, but Apu and the McCartneys help her stick to her vegetarian diet.

Meryl Streep voices Jessica Lovejoy, Bart's first girlfriend, in the season six episode, "Bart's Girlfriend." Jessica looks sweet but is a tricky femme fatale. She uses her looks to trick boys, telling Bart, "You're bad, and I like it."

Betty White appears as a PBS pledge drive host in season 11's episode, "Missionary: Impossible." She grew tired of interruptions during the British sitcom.Shut UpHomer pledges $10,000 to the network. Lacking the cash, White and a group of PBS characters, including Mr. Rogers and the Teletubbies, chase him through the streets. Homer flees to the church, gets help from Reverend Lovejoy, and goes on a cargo plane to the South Pacific as a missionary.

James Woods stars as himself in "Homer and Apu," visiting Springfield in season five to research an upcoming role. The episode shows Apu losing his Kwik-E-Mart job after selling tainted meat to Homer. Homer lets Apu stay at the Simpsons' house because Apu is jobless.Woods fills in Apu's position.Woods works at the convenience store.

Buzz Aldrin is the co-pilot you want for a deep space trip. The famous astronaut appeared in season five's episode where NASA launched Homer into space to fix low TV ratings.

Kirk Douglas played Chester Lampwick, the creator of The Itchy & Scratchy Show, in season seven's episode, "The Day the Violence Died."The Itchy & Scratchy ShowLampwick became a bum after Roger Meyer Sr. stole his idea and refused payment. With Bart's help, he sues Itchy and Scratchy Studios for $800 million and wins. Lampwick appears inThe Simpsons MovieLampwick looks ragged, suggesting he returned to being a bum.

George Carlin voiced Munchie, the co-owner of Groovy Grove Juice. Mona Simpson, Homer's mom's friend from the '60s, and Seth and his co-owner (voiced by Martin Mull) get caught up in a plot Homer uses to "shake up the squares." Seth and Munchie show up in other episodes ("Weekend at Burnsie's"and "Mona Leaves-a") as well asThe Simpsons Movie.

Season six ofThe SimpsonsMel Brooks, a comedy legend, appeared as a guest star in a significant number of episodes of The Simpsons History. In the episode where Bart became a ballet star at school, Homer lost all his money in pumpkin stocks. Homer then needed a loan from Patty and Selma. The sisters took the chance to make Homer their servant and turn his life into a living hell. The episode finishes with Homer driving a limo for Brooks.

Lucy Lawless appeared as herself dressed asXena: Warrior PrincessLucy Lawless appeared in "Treehouse of Horror X," in the segment called "Desperately Xeeking Xena." Bart and Lisa became superheroes, Stretch Dude and Clobber Girl. They faced Comic Book Guy, who played the villain The Collector. The annual Halloween special included cameos by Tom Arnold, Dick Clark, and Frank Welker, all playing themselves.

John Goodman voiced the biker gang leader Meathook in the season 11 episode "Take My Wife, Sleaze." Henry Winkler voiced the biker gang buddy, Ramrod.

"Zzzzz-ap!" Cult film director John Waters guest starred as John, the gay owner of Cockamamie's Collectibles Shop in the season eight episode, "Homer's Phobia." John and Waylon Smithers appear to be dating. Homer fears John's homosexuality affects Bart. John also appears in the crowd during a couple of other "The Simpsons" episodes.The Simpsonsepisodes - "The Fool Monty" (with blonde hair) and "Flaming Moe" (in the crowd during Moe's speech).

Donald Sutherland voiced Hollis Hurlbut, the comically named head of the Springfield Historical Society. In the season seven episode "Lisa the Iconoclast," a secret confession reveals Jebediah Springfield was a fraud. The town plans to dig up Springfield's skeleton to prove he lacked a silver tongue. Hurlbut opens the coffin and pockets the tongue before the dust settles.

The voice behindMaggie's first word("Daddy"), Elizabeth Taylor guest starred twice onThe Simpsons. Elizabeth Taylor made a one-word cameo in "Lisa's First Word." She also starred as herself in the guest star heavy episode "Krusty Gets Kancelled."

Jon Lovitz voiced many characters onThe Simpsons, Marge's grade school boyfriend, most frequently and memorablyArtie Ziff. Besides Ziff, Lovitz voiced Mr. Seckofsky, Professor Lombardo, Aristotle Amadopolis, Llewellyn Sinclair, Enrico Irritazio, andThe Critic'sJay Sherman.

In theKrusty Gets Kancelledcomedy legend and formerTonight Showhost Johnny Carson guest starred. Carson's role was the only one on theTonight Showhosts to not appear onThe Simpsonsare Jimmy Fallon, '60s host Jack Paar, and Al Collins and Jack Lescoulie, who co-hosted for six months in 1957.

Winona Ryder played Allison Taylor in season six. Allison Taylor is a student at Springfield Elementary, smart like, or maybe smarter than, Lisa. She plays the saxophone well and wins many awards. This character starts in season six. She appears in over 50 episodes since then, mostly in background roles. Pamela Hayden voices her when she has a role.

Robert Englund played Freddy Krueger in the opening couch gag of "Treehouse of Horror IX." Freddy and Jason sit on the couch. Freddy asks where the Simpsons are. Jason replies, "Eh. Whaddya going to do?" Jason usually does not speak. Freddy also appeared in other seasons, including "Treehouse of Horror V."He and other movie and TV monsters attack Homer. The next year, Groundskeeper Willie burns to death. Willie returns as a Simpson-ized Freddy in "Treehouse of Horror VI."

The talk show host and formerSimpsonsWriter guest starred as himself in the season five episode "Bart Gets Famous." Bart gains popularity with the phrase, "I didn't do it." Bart ends up on Conan'slate night talk show. Remember, only Conan may dance.

In a tribute toIt's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, Sam Neill voices Molloy, the elderly cat burglar who starts a crime spree in Springfield. The crime ends when the world's largest zirconia is stolen and Molloy is arrested. Molloy sends the whole town ona phony treasure huntwhile he escapes from prison.

"Jiminy Jillikers!"Jiminy Jillikers!" The Mickster guest starred to help Milhouse deal with being an adored child actor after landing the sidekick role in theRadioactive ManSeason 26 will have an episode about his memory. Mickey Rooney died April 6, 2014, at age 93.

MacArthur Parker scored all those gigs you saw Troy McClure in. Jeff Goldblum voiced the media agent in the season seven episode "A Fish Called Selma." Parker called Troy to restart his career. Troy courts Selma and eventually marries her. Parker tells Troy he can get him the sidekick part in the new McBain. movieMcBain IV: Fatal Discharge, but says the newlyweds need a baby since the roles are for "family men." They decide against the idea, and Selma leaves Troy, who rejects the McBain part.

Season 10 began with Lisa Kudrow guest starring as Alex Whitney, the popular "grown-up" girl in Lisa's class. Lisa gets jealous because Alex steals her friends. Alex appears in other episodes when she lines up for gymnastics with Lisa and joins a tap dancing school owned by Vicki Valentine.

Luke Perry gets fired out of a cannon in the classic sequence during Krusty's big comeback special. Season four featured the former.90210The star joins other guest actors such as Barry White, Johnny Carson, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Sara Gilbert voiced Laura Powers, the new next-door neighbor Bart falls for. Conan O'Brien wrote the episode, and Pamela Reed played Laura's mother, Ruth.

Bob Hope has the rare guest star distinction. Another voice actor portrayed him in a season 17 episode; Canadian comedian Dave Thomas played him in a season 17 episode, long after Bob Hope died. The comedy legend appeared as himself in the season four episode "Lisa the Beauty Queen."

Cloris Leachman guest starred as Mrs. Glick, the old lady Bart does chores for to save money for the Radioactive Man #1 comic book. She used iodine on Bart's yard work cuts and scratches and paid him very little. People believe Mrs. Glick suffered from dementia.

"Mr. Plow is a loser and I think he is a boozer, so you better make that call to The Plow King," Linda Ronstadt sang thecommercial jingleLinda Ronstadt sang the commercial jingle for Barney's snow plow service in the classic season fourSimpsonsepisode, "Mr. Plow."Adam WestPhil Hartman also guest starred in the episode.

The Krusty Comeback Special includes a classicSimpsonsA Simpsons moment featured Bette Midler singing "Wind Beneath My Wings" to the Springfield celeb.