Harry Julius Shearer (born December 23, 1943) is an American actor, comedian, humorist, writer, voice artist, musician, author, radio host, and filmmaker. He is best known for his long-running roles on The Simpsons, his work on Saturday Night Live from Season 5 from 1979 to 1980 and his return in Season 10 from 1984 to 1985, the comedy band Spinal Trap, and his radio program Le Show. He co-starred with SNL cast members Michael McKean and Christopher Guest in This is Spinal Tap!, playing rockers of the ill-fated metal band. Shearer also did a bit part in a 1988 film starring Dan Aykroyd called My Stepmother is an Alien, although they shared no screen time. Shearer provided the voice of Basinger's assistant impersonating Carl Sagan.
Characters/Impressions[]
Characters[]
- Tom Clay
- Vic Ricker
Impressions[]
- Alan Thicke
- Carl Sagan
- Curt Gowdy
- Frank Reynolds
- Franklin Roosevelt
- Jack Perkins
- Joe Garagiola
- Mike Wallace
- Mr. Blackwell
- Robin Leach
- Rod Serling
- Ronald Reagan
- Tom Brokaw
- Tom Snyder
- Vin Scully
SNL Career[]
- 1979-1980: Featured Player (first episode: October 20, 1979)
- 1980, 1984-1985: Repertory Player (promoted: February 9, 1980; final episode: January 12, 1985)
Gallery[]
Intro for his few episodes of Season 5 (October 20 and November 17, 1979 - December 8, 1979. Featured player)
Intro for first rest of the first-half of Season 5 (1979-80; In use for Shearer: December 15, 1979 - January 26, 1980. First season as a featured cast member.)
Intro for the second-half of Season 5 (1980; Promoted to Repertory Status. His first year in the cast. In use: February 9 - May 24, 1980)
Intro for Season 10 (1984-85; his second/final non-consecutive season on the show. He departed from the show for good after the January 12, 1985 episode.)
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