Actor
Harry Shearer
- Born: 23 December 1943, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Estimated net worth: $70 million
Harry Shearer is a versatile actor known for his work in comedy and voice acting. He is best recognized for his roles in 'This Is Spinal Tap' and as a voice actor on 'The Simpsons.' With a career spanning decades, Shearer has built a reputation for his sharp…
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About Harry Shearer
Harry Shearer is a versatile actor known for his work in comedy and voice acting. He is best recognized for his roles in 'This Is Spinal Tap' and as a voice actor on 'The Simpsons.' With a career spanning decades, Shearer has built a reputation for his sharp wit and distinctive voice, contributing significantly to both film and television.
- Born
- 23 December 1943, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
- Spouses
- Judith Owen (1993-present)
- Children
- 1 child, named Ruby
- Parents
- Marion Shearer, David Shearer
- Estimated net worth
- $70 million
Fun facts about Harry Shearer
- Harry Shearer provided the voices for multiple characters on 'The Simpsons,' including Mr. Burns and Ned Flanders.
- He co-wrote and starred in the cult classic film 'This Is Spinal Tap,' which is regarded as one of the greatest comedies of all time.
Famous Harry Shearer quotes
“This is Spinal Tap. It's like a rock and roll movie, but it's a documentary.”
“The only thing worse than a bad idea is a good idea that has gone bad.”
“The path of least resistance is the path of the loser.”
Harry Shearer filmography
Cast (177)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Watergate Caper: Richard Nixon and the Death of the American Dream Movie | (voice) | |
| 2026 | Yellow Mirror Movie | Lenny Leonard (voice) | 8.1 |
| 2026 | Simpsley Movie | Seymour Skinner (voice) | 8.1 |
| 2026 | Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition Movie | Lenny Leonard (voice) | 7.4 |
| 2026 | Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition Movie | Ned Flanders (voice) | 7.4 |
| 2025 | Spinal Tap II: The End Continues Movie | Derek Smalls | 6.1 |
| 2025 | The Session Man Movie | Self | |
| 2025 | The Simpson: Yellow Planet Movie | Principal Skinner / Kang / Lenny Leonard / Reverend Lovejoy / Rainier Wolfcastle / Ned Flanders | |
| 2025 | From Darkness to Light Movie | Self | 6.7 |
| 2024 | The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful Movie | Mr. Burns (voice) | 7.0 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | A Taste of Heaven: The Ecstatic Song & Gospel of Maestro Raymond Anthony Myles Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2021 | The Simpsons | Balenciaga Movie | Unknown character | 5.5 |
| 2020 | Easy Does It Movie | 'Breezy' Bob Mckee (voice) | 3.3 |
| 2019 | Joe Frank: Somewhere Out There Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 2018 | Satan & Adam Movie | Self | 7.3 |
| 2017 | Father Figures Movie | Gene | 5.8 |
| 2017 | Springfield of Dreams: The Legend of Homer Simpson Movie | Jebediah Springfield / Lenny Leonard / Mr. Burns (voice) | 8.4 |
| 2017 | XTC: This Is Pop Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2017 | The History of Comedy TV | Self | 6.6 |
| 2016 | Peter Cook and Dudley Moore: The Missing Sketches Movie | Self | |
| 2016 | Mascots Movie | Competition Announcer (voice) | 5.4 |
| 2016 | The Last Laugh Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2016 | The Clown Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2015 | Love & Taxes Movie | Sean Boykin/Agent | 4.0 |
| 2014 | Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly) TV | Self | 2.0 |
| 2014 | Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 2014 | The Kumars TV | Self | 5.0 |
| 2013 | Have You Been Paying Attention? TV | Panellist | 7.3 |
| 2013 | The Last Leg TV | Self | 5.7 |
| 2012 | Playhouse Presents TV | Richard Nixon | 6.0 |
| 2012 | Pay Up Cheaters: The Story of the Beat Farmers Movie | Self | |
| 2011 | Flood Streets Movie | Dr. Keeley | 8.5 |
| 2009 | Unwigged & Unplugged: An Evening with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2009 | Stonehenge: 'Tis a Magic Place Movie | Derek Smalls | |
| 2009 | Spinal Tap: Back from the Dead Movie | Derek Smalls | 6.0 |
| 2009 | My Suicide Movie | Caress Moscowitz | 6.1 |
| 2007 | Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project Movie | Self | 6.8 |
| 2007 | A Couple of White Chicks at the Hairdresser Movie | Marc Gavin | |
| 2007 | The Simpsons Movie Movie | Scratchy / Mr. Burns / Rev. Lovejoy / Ned Flanders / Lenny / Skull / President Arnold Schwarzenegger / Kent Brockman / Principal Skinner / Dr. Hibbert / Smithers / Toll Booth Man / Guard / Otto / Kang (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2007 | Would I Lie to You? TV | Self | 7.8 |
| 2007 | Fired! Movie | Self | 5.7 |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2007 | What the Pythons Did Next... Movie | Self | |
| 2006 | For Your Consideration Movie | Victor Allan Miller | 5.8 |
| 2006 | Comedy Club Shoot-out: Vol. 1 Movie | Self | |
| 2006 | Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School Movie | Promo Announcer | 5.9 |
| 2005 | Chicken Little Movie | Dog Announcer (voice) | 5.9 |
| 2005 | The Colbert Report TV | Self - Guest | 7.0 |
| 2005 | The Aristocrats Movie | Self | 5.9 |
| 2005 | Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2004 | The Simpsons: Christmas 2 Movie | Unknown character | 6.7 |
| 2004 | The Secret Policeman's Ball: The Music Edition Movie | Derek Smalls | |
| 2003 | Celebrity Mastermind TV | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 2003 | The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror Movie | Mr. Burns / Smithers / Ned Flanders / Kang / Skinner (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2003 | The Simpsons: Christmas Movie | (archive footage) | 6.9 |
| 2003 | Anderson Cooper 360° TV | Unknown character | 5.4 |
| 2003 | Realizing The Right Stuff Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 2003 | Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) Movie | Self | 8.4 |
| 2003 | A Mighty Wind Movie | Mark Shubb | 6.8 |
| 2003 | Real Time with Bill Maher TV | Self | 6.0 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Derek Smalls - Guest/Musical Guest | 5.3 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self - Guest | 5.3 |
| 2002 | There's Only One Paul McCartney Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2002 | HypaSpace TV | Self | 5.0 |
| 2001 | The Agency TV | The President | 6.9 |
| 2001 | Teddy Bears' Picnic Movie | Joey Lavin | 4.0 |
| 2001 | The Secret Rulers of the World TV | Self - Comedian | 8.3 |
| 2001 | Haunted Castle Movie | Mr. D / Mephisto (voice) | 5.6 |
| 2000 | Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big Movie | The General (voice) | |
| 2000 | CyberWorld Movie | Ned Flanders / Dr. Julius Hibbert / Rev. Timothy Lovejoy (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2000 | Catching Up with Marty DiBergi Movie | Derek Smalls | 5.0 |
| 1999 | The Early Show TV | Derek Smalls | 6.2 |
| 1999 | Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai Movie | Voice of Scratchy (voice) (archive footage) | 7.3 |
| 1999 | Jack & Jill TV | Dr. Wilfred Madison | 7.6 |
| 1999 | Dick Movie | G. Gordon Liddy | 6.0 |
| 1999 | Where Are They Now? TV | Self | 6.7 |
| 1999 | Encounter in the Third Dimension Movie | Narrator (voice) | 7.3 |
| 1999 | EDtv Movie | Moderator | 6.0 |
| 1999 | The Simpsons: Too Hot For TV Movie | Unknown character | 7.1 |
| 1998 | Small Soldiers Movie | Punch-It (voice) | 6.6 |
| 1998 | The Truman Show: Tru-Talk Movie | Mike Michaelson | 6.7 |
| 1998 | The Truman Show Movie | Mike Michaelson | 8.2 |
| 1998 | Almost Heroes Movie | Narrator (voice) | 5.5 |
| 1998 | Godzilla Movie | Charles Caiman | 5.7 |
| 1998 | Dawson's Creek TV | Principal Peskin | 7.3 |
| 1998 | Style & Substance TV | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1998 | Bravo Profiles TV | Self | |
| 1997 | The Visitor TV | Louis Faraday | 6.4 |
| 1997 | George & Leo TV | Unknown character | 10.0 |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 1997 | Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun Movie | Narrator | 6.5 |
| 1997 | My Best Friend's Wedding Movie | Jonathan P.E. Rice | 6.6 |
| 1997 | Just Shoot Me! TV | Larry Fenwick | 6.6 |
| 1996 | Never Mind the Buzzcocks TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 1995 | Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist TV | Harry (voice) | 7.8 |
| 1995 | Casper Movie | Radio announcer (uncredited) | 6.4 |
| 1995 | The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show Movie | Mr. Blackwell | 8.5 |
| 1994 | Speechless Movie | Chuck | 6.0 |
| 1994 | Little Giants Movie | Announcer | 6.6 |
| 1994 | Friends TV | Dr. Baldharar | 8.4 |
| 1994 | ER TV | John Smythe | 7.8 |
| 1994 | Chicago Hope TV | Nowhere Man | 7.2 |
| 1994 | Ellen TV | Ted Layton | 6.2 |
| 1994 | I'll Do Anything Movie | Audience Research Captain | 5.6 |
| 1993 | Wayne's World 2 Movie | Handsome Dan | 6.1 |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien TV | Self - Guest | 7.3 |
| 1993 | Animaniacs TV | Ned Flat (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1992 | A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out Movie | Derek Smalls / Mark Shubb | 6.1 |
| 1992 | Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica Movie | Derek Smalls | 7.8 |
| 1992 | A League of Their Own Movie | Newsreel Announcer | 7.2 |
| 1992 | FernGully: The Last Rainforest Movie | Fairy #3 (voice) | 6.4 |
| 1991 | Amnesty International's Big 30 Movie | Derek Smalls | 4.0 |
| 1991 | The Fisher King Movie | Sitcom Actor Ben Starr | 7.3 |
| 1991 | Blood and Concrete Movie | Sammy Rhodes | 5.6 |
| 1991 | Pure Luck Movie | Julius Monosoff | 5.6 |
| 1991 | Dinosaurs TV | Narrator (voice) | 7.8 |
| 1991 | Oscar Movie | Guido Finucci | 6.4 |
| 1990 | Have I Got News for You TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 1990 | The American Film Institute Presents: TV or Not TV? Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1990 | Hometown Boy Makes Good Movie | Radio Announcer (voice) | 9.0 |
| 1990 | Dream On TV | Steve | 6.9 |
| 1990 | The Jackie Bison Show Movie | (voice) | 7.5 |
| 1990 | Spy Magazine Presents How to Be Famous Movie | Self | |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Ned Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Principal Skinner / Lenny Leonard (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Mr. Burns | 8.0 |
| 1988 | My Stepmother Is an Alien Movie | Carl Sagan (voice) | 5.8 |
| 1988 | Portrait of a White Marriage Movie | Al Silvers | 3.7 |
| 1988 | Spitting Image: The Ronnie & Nancy Show Movie | Johnny Carson (Voice) | 8.0 |
| 1988 | Plain Clothes Movie | Simon Feck | 6.1 |
| 1987 | Martin Mull Live from North Ridgeville, Ohio Movie | Robin Leach / Ronald Reagan / Nancy Reagan (voices) | 8.0 |
| 1987 | Spitting Image: The 1987 Movie Awards Movie | Various Roles | 6.0 |
| 1987 | Down and Out with Donald Duck Movie | Additional Voices (voice) | 6.5 |
| 1986 | L.A. Law TV | Gordon Huyck | 7.0 |
| 1986 | Spitting Image: Down And Out In The White House Movie | Various Roles | 9.0 |
| 1986 | The History of White People in America: Volume II Movie | Rabbi | 8.2 |
| 1986 | The Hear 'n Aid Sessions Movie | Derek Smalls [Spinal Tap] | |
| 1985 | The Golden Girls TV | George Bush (voice) | 7.6 |
| 1985 | The History of White People in America Movie | Rabbi | 6.4 |
| 1984 | Miami Vice TV | FBI Agent Timothy Anderson | 7.4 |
| 1984 | Jeopardy! TV | Self | 6.9 |
| 1984 | This Is Spinal Tap Movie | Derek Smalls | 7.4 |
| 1983 | The Right Stuff Movie | NASA Recruiter | 7.4 |
| 1983 | Flicks Movie | Narrator / Voice of Philip Alien / Voice of George Blik (voice) | 5.5 |
| 1982 | The Million Dollar Infield Movie | Jack Savage | 10.0 |
| 1981 | Likely Stories Vol. 1 Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1981 | Spinal Tap: The Final Tour Movie | Derek Smalls | 6.0 |
| 1980 | One Trick Pony Movie | Bernie Wepner | 5.5 |
| 1980 | Animalympics Movie | Keen Hacksaw / Mayor of Animal Olympic Island / Burnt Woody / Mark Spritz (voice) | 6.2 |
| 1979 | The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh Movie | Murray Sports | 5.9 |
| 1979 | The Concorde... Airport '79 Movie | Jeffrey Marx | 4.7 |
| 1979 | The T.V. Show Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1979 | The Chevy Chase National Humor Test Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1979 | Just Friends TV | Unknown character | 10.0 |
| 1979 | Real Life Movie | Pete - Cameraman / Radio Announcer | 6.6 |
| 1979 | CBS News Sunday Morning TV | Self | 6.8 |
| 1978 | Loose Shoes Movie | Narrator (voice) | 3.9 |
| 1977 | American Raspberry Movie | Trucker's Friend | 5.6 |
| 1977 | Cracking Up Movie | Unknown character | 4.0 |
| 1976 | Serpico: The Deadly Game Movie | Hippy | 9.0 |
| 1976 | Laverne & Shirley TV | Interviewer | 7.1 |
| 1976 | Laverne & Shirley TV | Unknown character | 7.1 |
| 1975 | Sick Movie | Dr. Jerry Shuster | |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Derek Smalls (uncredited) | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Dr. Joseph Shuster (voice) (uncredited) | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Narrator / Emcee (uncredited) | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Franklin Roosevelt / Joe Garagiloa / Various (uncredited) | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Various (uncredited) | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self - Various Characters | 6.9 |
| 1955 | Alfred Hitchcock Presents TV | Street Kid | 7.8 |
| 1954 | The Egyptian Movie | Boy | 6.5 |
| 1953 | The Robe Movie | David (uncredited) | 6.8 |
| 1953 | Abbott and Costello Go to Mars Movie | Second Boy (uncredited) | 5.5 |
| 1953 | General Electric Theater TV | Timmy | 6.8 |
| 1952 | Omnibus TV | Johnny | 7.0 |
| TBA | Have I Got a Bit More News for You TV | Self - Panellist | 7.1 |
| TBA | Spinal Tap at Stonehenge: The Final Finale Movie | Derek Smalls | |
| TBA | You Don't Know Dick: The Comedy Mind of Richard M. Nixon Movie | Unknown character |
Crew (32)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Spinal Tap II: The End Continues Movie | Characters · Writing | 6.1 |
| 2025 | Spinal Tap II: The End Continues Movie | Producer · Production | 6.1 |
| 2025 | Spinal Tap II: The End Continues Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.1 |
| 2010 | The Big Uneasy Movie | Director · Directing | 6.8 |
| 2001 | Teddy Bears' Picnic Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 4.0 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Teddy Bears' Picnic Movie | Music Supervisor · Sound | 4.0 |
| 2001 | Teddy Bears' Picnic Movie | Director · Directing | 4.0 |
| 2001 | Teddy Bears' Picnic Movie | Writer · Writing | 4.0 |
| 1999 | Funny Is Money Movie | Writer · Writing | 10.0 |
| 1997 | Waiting for Guffman Movie | Original Music Composer · Sound | 7.0 |
| 1997 | Waiting for Guffman Movie | Lyricist · Writing | 7.0 |
| 1995 | Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist TV | Additional Writing · Crew | 7.8 |
| 1992 | A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out Movie | Producer · Production | 6.1 |
| 1992 | A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.1 |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Writer · Writing | 8.0 |
| 1988 | Portrait of a White Marriage Movie | Director · Directing | 3.7 |
| 1986 | Club Paradise Movie | Story · Writing | 5.2 |
| 1986 | The History of White People in America: Volume II Movie | Director · Directing | 8.2 |
| 1985 | The History of White People in America Movie | Director · Directing | 6.4 |
| 1984 | This Is Spinal Tap Movie | Original Music Composer · Sound | 7.4 |
| 1984 | This Is Spinal Tap Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.4 |
| 1981 | Spinal Tap: The Final Tour Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.0 |
| 1979 | The T.V. Show Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| 1979 | The T.V. Show Movie | Producer · Production | |
| 1979 | The T.V. Show Movie | Musician · Sound | |
| 1979 | The Chevy Chase National Humor Test Movie | Writer · Writing | 8.0 |
| 1979 | Real Life Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.6 |
| 1979 | Disco Beaver from Outer Space Movie | Writer · Writing | 4.8 |
| 1978 | America 2-Night TV | Writer · Writing | 8.3 |
| 1976 | Laverne & Shirley TV | Writer · Writing | 7.1 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Writer · Writing | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Jaws Movie | ADR & Dubbing · Sound | 7.7 |
Latest releases
- The Watergate Caper: Richard Nixon and the Death of the American Dream2026
- Yellow Mirror2026 / TMDB 8.1
- Simpsley2026 / TMDB 8.1
- Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition2026 / TMDB 7.4
- Spinal Tap II: The End Continues2025 / TMDB 6.1
- The Session Man2025
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Questions about Harry Shearer
What are Harry Shearer's most famous roles?
Harry Shearer is best known for his role as Derek Smalls in 'This Is Spinal Tap' and for voicing numerous characters on 'The Simpsons,' including Mr. Burns and Principal Skinner.
Has Harry Shearer won any awards?
Harry Shearer has received several awards, including an Emmy Award for his work on 'Saturday Night Live' and multiple Annie Awards for his voice acting on 'The Simpsons.'
What was Harry Shearer's first film?
Harry Shearer's first film was 'The 500 Pound Jerk,' released in 1970, where he began to establish his career in comedy and acting.
What are Harry Shearer's most successful films?
His most successful films include 'This Is Spinal Tap' and 'A Mighty Wind,' both of which have gained cult status and critical acclaim.
What is Harry Shearer's personal life like?
Harry Shearer is married to musician Judith Owen, and they have one daughter named Ruby. He is known for being private about his personal life.
What is Harry Shearer's estimated net worth?
Harry Shearer's estimated net worth is reported to be around $70 million, reflecting his successful career in acting, voice work, and music.
What are some milestones in Harry Shearer's filmography?
Milestones in Harry Shearer's filmography include his roles in 'This Is Spinal Tap,' 'The Simpsons Movie,' and voice work in various animated features, showcasing his versatility.
How has Harry Shearer impacted the entertainment industry?
Harry Shearer has made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry through his innovative approach to comedy and voice acting, influencing many artists and comedians.