Homer Simpson
1987Springfield
Homer Simpson (United States, 1987) is a fictional character from The Simpsons, created by Matt Groening; a health and safety inspector known across many screen roles.
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About
Origin and Identity
Homer Simpson is a fictional human and television character from the animated series The Simpsons, created by Matt Groening. He was born in 1956 in Springfield, United States, and is a member of the Simpson family. His occupations include health and safety inspector, driver, astronaut, secretary, bodyguard, and food critic. He has also served in the United States Navy Reserve and the United States Army.
What He Is Known For
Homer Simpson is best known as the bumbling yet lovable patriarch of the Simpson family, appearing in the long-running TV series The Simpsons. His many screen roles—from astronaut to food critic—and his catchphrases have made him a cultural icon. He is part of the Homer and Marge Simpson duo and is a central figure in The Simpsons universe.
Key Relationships
Homer is married to Marge Simpson and is the father of Bart, Lisa, Maggie, and Hugo Simpson. His parents are Grampa Simpson and Mona Simpson. He has siblings Herbert Powell and Abbie Simpson. His in-laws include Patty Bouvier, Selma Bouvier, Clancy Bouvier, and Jacqueline Bouvier. He is also connected to Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders, Krusty the Clown, and Moe Szyslak through The Simpsons. His creator is Matt Groening, and he shares a military connection with Captain America as a fellow member of the United States Army.
Place in the Simpsons Universe
Homer Simpson belongs to the worlds of Cartoon, Famous, Movie, The Simpsons, and TV Series. He is a fictional character from the narrative universe of The Simpsons, a long-running animated series set in Springfield. His role as a health and safety inspector and his various other jobs reflect the show's satirical take on American life.
Conversation with Homer
A conversation with Homer Simpson would be casual and often humorous, reflecting his love for food, his family, and his simple pleasures. He might discuss his job as a health and safety inspector, his time as an astronaut, or his military service. He cares deeply about Marge and his children, though he often shows it in clumsy ways. Asking about his favorite donut or his thoughts on Mr. Burns would likely get a lively response.
Frequently asked
- Who created Homer Simpson?
- Homer Simpson was created by Matt Groening.
- What is Homer Simpson's occupation?
- Homer Simpson works as a health and safety inspector, but he has also been a driver, astronaut, secretary, bodyguard, and food critic.
- Who is Homer Simpson married to?
- Homer Simpson is married to Marge Simpson, and he was also married to Amber Simpson.
- What are the names of Homer Simpson's children?
- Homer Simpson's children are Bart Simpson, Lisa Simpson, Maggie Simpson, and Hugo Simpson.
Universes
Connections
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Sticker pack
Facts
- occupation
- health and safety inspector·driver·astronaut·secretary·bodyguard·food critic
- country of citizenship
- United States
- present in work
- The Simpsons
- from narrative universe
- The Simpsons universe
- part of
- Homer and Marge Simpson
- creator
Matt Groening