What else could it be? Probably in his late 60s. The episode was pitched and written by Ken Keeler, who was inspired by the Tichborne case of 19th-century England. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for Deann Skinner. to which Lisa replies, "I guess it is, Principal Tamzarian." There, he was befriended by Sgt. Besides his job as Principal for Springfield Elementary, he also worked as a member of Mensa, and was also the acting referee/a major organizer of the annual Civil War re-enactment of the Battle of Springfield. Principal Skinner admits that … Over the years of pranks and inspections, though, Skinner developed a love-hate relationship with each of them; when Skinner was fired and replaced by Ned Flanders, Bart found pranks less meaningful, due to Flanders' lax approach to discipline. 1 Background 2 Personality 2.1 Original Series 2.2 Development in Springfield Bound 3 Relationships 3.1 Substitute Springfield Bound 3.2 Others 4 History 5 Shinken Skill & Abilities 5.1 Attacks 6 Additional Info 6.1 Character Trait Basis 6.2 Theme Songs 6.3 Voice Actor Info Quick Sand: Allison traps her opponent by turning the surface beneath their feet into quicksand. Lillie Seymour Skinner 1947-2018 Biloxi Lillie Seymour Skinner, age 71, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018. Later, he confiscates a laser gun from Bart and Bart has to destroy his car to get it back. He drives quicker than Skinner to the school. They have also lived in Houston, TX and Richmond, TX. "The Principal and the Pauper" is the second episode of The Simpsons' ninth season.It first aired on the Fox network in the United States on September 28, 1997. He wears a blue suit, a red tie, and a purple shirt under the suit. [17] Skinner was originally supposed to wear a toupée, but it was dropped because the writers didn't like "that type of joke". Probably unemployed, but self-proclaimed as "Principal" Relatives. Harry Shearer and Hank Azaria, the voice of Chalmers, fell right into the characters and quite often ad-lib between them. Edna is divorced and frequently flirts with any man she can find. You may only know her as the voice of Edna Krabappel, Bart's acerbic teacher on "The Simpsons. Relatives: Agnes Skinner (mother), Sheldon Skinner (father) Height: UNKNOWN. It was established Skinner served as a sergeant in the US Army during the Vietnam War and captured at the Battle of Khe Sanh. 1 Synopsis 2 Full Story 3 Behind the Laughter 3.1 Production 3.2 Reception 3.2.1 Critical 4 Citations During a surprise banquet to honor his twentieth … It is sometimes stated he wears a toupee. He noted he told the writers after reading the script: "That's so wrong. [7] He originally was quite laid back as a principal, even going as far as to do a jumpflip to catch a frisbee while telling a student to keep up with his studies, but it all changed when one of his students, Andy Hamilton, managed to fill the pool with worms and locked Skinner in the pool for the whole weekend, causing him to become serious and almost merciless in his approach on rules, even going as far as to shut down the pool and demoting Willie, the swim teacher, to groundskeeper. Principal Skinner first appeared in "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire", which was also the first Simpsons episode to air. Vietnam War member (former) Relatives: Adoptive mother: Agnes Skinner. Principal Skinner first appeared in "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire", which was also the first Simpsons episode to air. His constant, desperate, and usually ineffective attempts at maintaining discipline are an effort to receive good reviews in the frequent inspections of his very strict boss, Superintendent Chalmers—who makes no effort to hide his disapproval of Skinner. (2002). Edna was able to move away from Skinner and wound up finding true love and happiness with Ned Flanders (now also a teacher) during the 25 th and 26 th seasons. The house is on fire! Age. Out of genuine concern for the quality of education of his students, most of Skinner's actions revolve around ensuring the school has adequate funding. As such, they said, fans could dismiss the discontinuities created by the notion Skinner is actually an impostor and consider the episode on its own terms, divorced from the rest of the series. 1 Pre-Apocalypse 2 Post-Apocalypse 2.1 Starve to Death 2.2 Long Ed Ahead Born Armin Tamzarian, it emerges that he was a troubled orphan until he was forced into the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Skinner's back-story is re-visited, revealing Skinner is an impostor. Shouldn't Skinner have an article as well?ufossuck 03:34, 3 April 2007 (UTC) As a one-time character from The Simpsons, the real Seymour Skinner has a section in List of one-time characters from The Simpsons#Sgt. Adoptive father: Sheldon Skinner Adoptive brother: Sergeant Skinner Adoptive uncle: Stevie Tempelle Adoptive grandparents: Mark Tempelle and Ellen Tempelle. The real Seymour Skinner had been alive after all and briefly returned to Springfield to take his rightful place as Springfield Elementary School Principal, but proved hopelessly unpopular and the Springfielders ran him out of town on the railroad. to which Lisa pointedly replies, "I guess you're right, Principal Tamzarian." Out of genuine concern for the quality of education of his students, most of Skinner's actions revolve around ensuring the school has adequate funding. Seymour Skinner is the character ofThe Walking Dead: All Starsand serves as the main antagonist ofStarve to Death and the first part ofLong Ed Ahead. Biography. Whitepages people search is … [21] Producers Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein were excited about the episode because Principal Skinner was one of their favorite characters. His constant desperate, and usually ineffective attempts at maintaining discipline are an effort to receive good reviews from the frequent inspections of his capricious, temperamental, and whimsical superior, Superintendent Chalmers - who makes n… The controversial season 9 episode "The Principal and the Pauper" heavily alters Skinner's backstory, revealing him as an impostor. Name: Seymour Skinner. Seymour is a quite tall person, pretty skinny and quite old. New article from the Springfield Shopper: Season 32 News: Bart finds his former teacher’s diary at a yard sale this February! He Has A Variety Of Futures. Walter "W." Seymour Skinner is a Sergeant in the U.S. Army, the son of Sheldon and Agnes Skinner. Skinner walks by and asks "that's really a cheat, isn't it?" When the sergeant is reported missing and presumed dead, Armin returns to Springfield to inform Skinner's mother, Agnes, but she deliberately mistakes him for Seymour, so he assumes his identity and follows Skinner's dream of becoming a school principal. Mario. When Bart Simpson plays numerous pranks on teachers of the school, Skinner reveals to Bart that there was a student who was an even better prankster than him. You're taking something that an audience has built eight years or nine years of investment in and just tossed it in the trash can for no good reason, for a story we've done before with other characters. Armin was a troubled orphan until he joined the Army and was befriended by Sgt. © 2021 Wikisimpsons. The Simpsons writers occasionally mocked the inconsistencies in subsequent episodes, it was referenced in "Behind the Laughter" as a 'far-out plot line' to distract from the family's behind-the-cameras turmoil. He dreamed of becoming principal of Springfield Elementary School, which he frequently told to the men under his command. The real Seymour Skinner (voiced by Martin Sheen), is alive after all, and briefly returns to Springfield to take his rightful place as Springfield Elementary School Principal, but proves hopelessly unpopular and the Springfielders run him out of town on the railroad. INFO Edit. Principal W. Seymour Skinner[1] (born Armin Tamzarian)[2] is a recurring fictional character in the animated sitcom The Simpsons, who is voiced by Harry Shearer. Skinner often seems weak-willed and easily suppressed—perhaps because he wants to avoid confrontation—but often will use his military command experience gained in the Vietnam War to get real respect and discipline; when he and the students were snowed-in at school, he treated them like his squad to control the chaos temporarily—before they mutinied. There, he serves as a Green Beret under Sgt. "[14] Writer Jon Vitti named him after behavioral psychologist B. F. She is preceded in death by … [23][24] Oakley considers "The Principal and the Pauper" the most controversial episode from his tenure as executive producer. [10] Edna showed she does want to live a life with Skinner, but first wants him to commit to her—namely by not letting his mother, with whom he still lives, control him anymore. Fate. He loses his job along with Edna when Superintendent Chalmers is advised of their romance by Chief Wiggum, after which Skinner and Edna lock themselves in the school with Bart demanding their jobs back. Skinner. The two bonded during this time and Bart made an effort to get Skinner reinstated in the school. Skinner was born in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, to Grace and William Skinner, the latter of whom was a lawyer.Skinner became an atheist after a Christian teacher tried to assuage his fear of the hell that his grandmother described. For the other Simpsons character of the same name, see, Fictional character from The Simpsons franchise, Silverman, David. He is the principal of Springfield Elementary School and is Edna Krabappel's long-lost girlfriend. Skinner then quickly excuses himself to Lisa and walks away. Walter Seymour Skinner (non-canonically born Armin Tamzarian), better known as Seymour Skinner and Principal Skinner, is the principal of Springfield Elementary School, and a stereotypical educational bureaucrat. That man is the real Seymour Skinner.” Armin Tamzarian (Fake Skinner)'s confession "The Principal and the Pauper" is the second episode of Season 9. Commentary for "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire", in, Groening, Matt. [11] Edna has shown she does want to continue dating Skinner, but first wants him to commit to her—namely by not letting his mother, with whom he still lives, control him anymore. Seymour Skinner was reported missing and presumed dead, Tamzarian returned to Springfield to tell Skinner's mother, but she deliberately mistook him for Seymour, so he assumed his identity and followed Skinner's dream of becoming a school principal. Seymour Skinner: Shīmoru Sukinā (シーモル スキナー) Armin Tamzarian: Alias: Principal Skinner Sergeant Seymour Skinner Age: 49 Height: Weight: Blood Type: Original Series Debut: Simpsons Roasting on a Open Fire Springfield Bound Debut: Affiliation: Impromptu H-Team (Member) Springfield Elementary (Principal) Shinken Skill: None Shinken Type: None Rank: Knight He is also constantly the butt of several jokes by his comrades, with one particular joke involving a note saying "shoot me" being placed … Aside from a short-lived relationship with Patty Bouvier,[9] Skinner's love life focused on Edna Krabappel. He is one of Bart Simpson's enemies or ally. Skinner wears a blue suit, only one tie (orange), and a lavender shirt. Chalmers and Skinner stay at a bed-and-breakfast with points Seymour had saved up on trips with his mother. After being captured by the enemy in Vietnam, he spent five years in a POW camp, before being sold to a shoe-producing company in the Chinese … [6] It is revealed Skinner (AKA Armin Tamzarian) was born in New Orleans. Judge Snyder grants Tamzarian Skinner's "name, and his past, present, future, and mother", and decrees that no one will mention his true identity again "under penalty of torture" (although Lisa uses the real name in the episode "I, (Annoyed Grunt)-Bot"). ... See, we’re all Simpsons fans if you’re of a certain age — there are some quotes that everyone automatically knows, and then there are ones that are less obvious, and, prior to the … Luckily for them, the Garbage Barge was also heading to Springfield Elementary, so Skinner reads the newly motivated underachievers the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn the rest of the way, and after returning, cancels the Vice President's Test, and also re-institutes dancing in school. Appearance. When Sgt. When she first appeared as a kindly old woman who embarrassingly called her son "Spanky". WARNING: You may add parodies. A strict disciplinarian, Skinner has an uptight, militaristic attitude that stems from his years in the United States Army as a Green Beret, which included service in the Vietnam War, where he was captured and held as a prisoner of war. [8] Aside from a short-lived relationship with Patty Bouvier,[9] most of Skinner's love life is focused on Edna Krabappel. Although Skinner likes to maintain the image of a strict disciplinarian, he is often weak-willed and nervous and has a very unhealthy dependence on his mother, who constantly torments him and nicknames him "Spanky". Seymour Skinner - Age: 45, Status: Alive, Role: Citizen, World: Springfield, Gender: Male, Alignment: Good He is quick to take orders from his superiors; chiefly his mother, Agnes, and Superintendent Chalmers. He came to Earth around the year of 1990 and a year later, Skinner Seymour who worked on Chalmers' school, came too. A clip from the episode is used in season eleven's "Behind the Laughter" as an example of the show's increasingly "gimmicky and nonsensical plots". Out of genuine concern for the quality of education of his students, most of Skinner's actions revolve around ensuring the school has adequate funding. Make an account! In the episode, Seymour Skinner begins to celebrate his twentieth anniversary as principal of Springfield Elementary School, when a man arrives claiming that Skinner has assumed his identity.. C is for the crazy COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Agnes Skinner (voiced by Tress MacNeille) is the mother of Principal Skinner and first appeared in the first season episode "The Crepes of Wrath" as an old woman who embarrassingly calls her son "Spanky".However, as episodes progressed, the character turned bitter. [24], Superintendent Chalmers was introduced in the episode "Whacking Day" as a boss for Skinner and Harry Shearer and Hank Azaria, the voice of Chalmers, fell right into the characters and quite often ad-lib between them.[25]. According to Sideshow Bob You only get one chance with Edna Krabappel. He married Deliverance Skinner on March 26, 1752 and died at age 51 years. Join to talk about the wiki, Simpsons and Tapped Out news, or just to talk to other users. He was a troubled orphan and rebellious teenager until he was forced into the United States Army during the Vietnam War. [12] He also had a relationship with replacement music teacher Calliope Juniper (with whom he briefly left with). Principal Seymour Skinner, also known as Armin Tamzarian, is a character from The Simpsons. This is further declared in the Season 29 episode "Grampy Can Ya Hear Me" where a teenage Seymour is shown living with Agnes before going off to college. [12] The first drawing of Skinner was done by Matt Groening,[13] who based him on "all the principals of [his] youth, rolled into one bland lump. These inspections usually turn awry due to Bart Simpson's elaborate pranks—which play-off Skinner's desperation for order. All Rights Reserved. Weight: UNKNOWN. When Bart attempted to stop Krusty from diving into a worm filled pool out of fear of Krusty becoming like Skinner, he accidentally blurted what happened to Skinner on the air, causing Skinner to angrily mutter sarcastically his mother told him Krusty the Clown was supposed to be a good influence, indicating he was attempting to repress the traumatic memory. Skinner says, "Isn't that a cheat?" "Flash! Commentary for "The Principal and the Pauper", in, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Principal_Skinner&oldid=995612593, Fictional characters with post-traumatic stress disorder, Fictional United States Army Special Forces personnel, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 22 December 2020, at 00:11. In "Treehouse of Horror XIV", Skinner's skeletal system is ripped out by the regenerated body of Professor Frink's father. In Treehouse of Horror V, Skinner, and the rest of the faculty start eating students, with Jimbo Jones being the first victim. In the introduction to the Season 9 DVD Boxset, Matt Groening described the episode as his "least favorite" and in a Rolling Stones interview, he called it a "mistake". According to the DVD audio commentary it is said that her current mean streak can be attributed to the incident involving Bart that took place in that episode in which, while sitting in a urinal stall… When Otto starts spanking Bart as an act of corporal punishment, he comes to aid Bart and suspends his driving the school bus. This might be a fact that has slipped past Simpsons views who have trailed away from the show as its Golden Age got further and further away, but Edna and Ned eventually got married. 1 History 2 Appearances 3 Gallery 4 Citations During World War II, he fought in Grampa's World War II company, the Flying Hellfish, as their Radio Operator. Believing himself responsible for the real Skinner being killed, he returned to Springfield to tell Skinner's mother, but she (deliberately) mistook him for Seymour, and he followed the true Skinner's dream of becoming a school principal. He once used unarmed combat skills he learned in Vietnam to take out Blue-haired lawyer, Joey Crusher and Lowblow when they tried to shut down the school carnival. The Simpsons, especially during its heyday or the "Golden Age," has a striking balance between cartoonish comedy and down-to-Earth character drama.While its gone on for several decades, there was a turning point when the show shifted away from being truly impressive and innovative, but when that turn happened is debatable, with there being arguments for Season 7, Season 8, … Skinner. While Skinner isn’t often the focus of any of the Simpsons non … New article from the Springfield Shopper: Season 33 News: Al Jean working on a script and Olivia Colman guest starring! He does this in the series premiere "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire", but the idea was later dropped. Please improve the article, or discuss the issue on the talk page. He is also quite bitter about the treatment he and other Vietnam veterans have received upon returning from the war. [5] In an accident involving both Skinner and Chalmers, Chalmers showed grief over Skinner before he realized he was still alive. But, do NOT delete any. Commentary for "Bart the Genius", in, Groening, Matt. The third result is Elizabeth Ann Skinner age 40s in Mount Juliet, TN. This article is about Armen Tamzarian rather than Seymour Skinner. [3], One of Skinner's defining traits is that he has served as a Green Beret sergeant during the Vietnam War, where he has been captured by the Viet Cong at the Battle of Khe Sanh and has spent three years as a prisoner of war. Seymour Skinner (born May 14, 1955 age 65) is the principal of West Springfield Elementary School and the best Steamed Hams maker in the world. He is also Edna Krabappel's love interest. Born as Armin Tamzarian, he has been a troubled orphan from Capital City, who is forced into the US Army during the Vietnam War. Skinner's prisoner of war ID number was 24601. Beaten up by Susie. Age: 38 (in 1990) Occupation: Elementary school principal, former soldier, former science teacher. [22] The revelation that Principal Skinner was not whom the audience had long been led to believe (as well as the self-referential deus ex machina ending of the episode) was negatively received by many fans and critics, and is considered by some to be the point at which the series as a whole jumped the shark. The daughter of Thomas & Hepzibah (Merrill) Seymour, she married (1) Dr. Nathaniel Ledyard and (2) John Skinner (his second wife). (2004). 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(sighs) I'm... an impostor. Seymour Skinner: Gender: Status: Hair: Gray Age: 46 Occupation: Springfield Elementary School principal. (2006). He is voiced by Harry Shearer and by James Capbell when he … Although he likes to maintain the image of a strict disciplinarian, he is often weak-willed, nervous, and has a very unhealthy dependence on his mother who constantly makes demands from him. The writers themselves have since mocked the inconsistencies created by the episode; in the season 15 episode "I, (Annoyed Grunt)-Bot", Lisa is seen writing Snowball II on a cat food dish to save money after what would be the fourth Snowball's purchase. He struggles to control the crumbling school and is constantly engaged in a battle against its inadequate resources, apathetic and bitter teachers, and often rowdy and unenthusiastic students, Bart Simpson being a standout example. Lancer Susie. Skinner is a highly skilled combatant, particularly hand-to-hand, and demonstrates his abilities in several episodes. After Skinner is reinstated, he and Edna date for several more years and become engaged,[10] but later cancel the wedding. Seymour Skinner, whom he comes to idolize and befriend. He died of colon cancer at age 43 in August after filming Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. Joe Rhodes. He also expelled Bart for the prank really caused by Groundskeeper Willie during the feast, but he welcomes him back as an apology for blaming the Groundskeeper's prank which Bart happily accepts. Mario (summoner) Allies. (2006). It's so arbitrary and gratuitous, and it's disrespectful to the audience."[25][26]. "Young man, I am going to be on you like a numerator on a denominator" -Principal Skinner Name: Walter Seymour Skinner (formerly Armin Tamzrian) Age: 46 Occupation: Principal of Springfield Elementary School Hair: Grey-Brown Voiced By: Harry Shearer]] First Appearance: Simpsons Roasting on a Open Fire In the DVD commentary for "The Principal and the Pauper", the producers stated they intended for the episode's ending to reset the continuity to before Skinner was revealed to be Tamzarian. These inspections usually turn awry due to Bart Simpson's elabo… These inspections usually turn awry due to Bart Simpson's elaborate pranks—which play off Skinner's desperation for order. In The Simpsons Game, he hires Dolph, Jimbo and Kearney to steal artifacts from the Springfield Museum for the school (as he couldn't get any science stuff the legal way due to lack of funds), till they are stopped by Homer and Bart. The two dated for several years and became engaged, but later cancelled the wedding. ", They intended for the episode to be "an experiment" and that the ending was meant to allow viewers to reset to the point before Skinner was revealed to be an impostor. Seymour Skinner. A Agnes Skinner. Retrieved on 2007-08-15. A strict disciplinarian, Skinner has an uptight, militaristic attitude that stems from his years in the United States Army as a Green Beret, which included service in the Vietnam War, where he achieved the rank of a sergeant, according to his rank insignia. She is very controlling of her son and often treats him as if he is a child. Seymour Skinner. Occupation. W. Seymour Skinner is a recurring character in The Simpsons and a minor character in SMG4. The continuity of the series appears to revert to the original story of Seymour Skinner in the 2010 episode "Boy Meets Curl", as he is clearly shown to kick Agnes Skinner in utero, establishing him as Agnes' biological son after all. Another part of Principal Skinner's backstory is revealed in the season 21 episode "Pranks and Greens". Enemies. He is the principal of Springfield Elementary School, which he struggles to control, and is constantly engaged in a battle against its inadequate resources, apathetic and bitter teachers, and often rowdy and unenthusiastic students, Bart Simpson being a standout example. Out of genuine concern for the quality of education of his students, most of Skinner's actions revolve around ensuring the school has adequate funding. Retrieved from "https://springfieldbound.fandom.com/wiki/Sgt._Seymour_Skinner?oldid=5585" Skinner replies, "I'll just be moving along", nods at Lisa and the new Snowball, and walks off. (2001). Later, Groundskeeper Willie tells him the story: years ago, the school had a swimming pool and team, with Willie as their coach. His mother can be seen sitting in the back seat. [22], In April 2001, in an interview, Harry Shearer, the voice of Principal Skinner, recalled that after reading the script, he told the writers, "That's so wrong. Commentary for ", Keeler, Ken. [22] The Simpsons Guide to Springfield did, however, briefly imply Skinner did wear a toupee. [13], Lisa Simpson identified Skinner as representing "The Confirmed Bachelor" among The 20 Types of People You Meet in Elementary School.[14]. It's easy, free, and your work on the wiki can be attributed to you. His constant desperate, and usually ineffective attempts at maintaining discipline are an effort to receive good reviews from the frequent inspections of his very strict boss, Superintendent Chalmers - who makes no effort to hide his disapproval of Skinner. Select this result to view Elizabeth Ann Skinner… In the first few seasons, Skinner resembles Norman Bates, the main character from Alfred Hitchcock's film Psycho[23] In later episodes, Skinner's behavior was based on teachers Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein had in high school. Gender: Male. [4][5] Seeing his entire platoon devoured by an elephant has been one of the many things that led to the development of his posttraumatic stress disorder. 24 Simpsons Stars Reveal Themselves"TV Guide. Chalmers hails from the planet Sota, city unknown. Skinner was a more easygoing principal, but it all changed when student Andy Hamilton filled the pool with worms and locked Skinner in there for a long weekend (Monday being a teachers' holiday, Skinner was not rescued until Tuesday morning). He and Edna kiss in Martin's playhouse after they are invited to a birthday party, and they are witnessed by Bart. Skinner, whom he came to idolize. This experience has caused him to become serious and almost merciless in his approach to rules, even going as far as to shut down the pool and demoting Willie, the swim teacher, to groundskeeper. The episode was negatively received by fans and critics over the sudden change of Skinner's backstory. He was seen dancing with Miss Hoover at the Simpsons' Mardi Gras party. Walter Seymour Skinner (formerly known as Armin Tamzarian) is the principal of Springfield Elementary School and a supporting character in The Simpsons. Complete parodies list He also wears blue slacks matching his suit. [15] Despite these combat skills, Moe Szyslak, Lenny Leonard, Superintendent Chalmers and Comic Book Guy held their own against Skinner in fights.[10][16][17][18]. The son of Thomas & Hepzibah (Merrill) Seymour, he was baptized on January 17, 1730/1 at the Second Church in Hartford. When he and the students are snowed-in at the school, he treats them like his squad to control the chaos temporarily, before they mutiny.[7]. Born Armin Tamzarian, he grew up in the 433rd Street neighborhood of Capital City. [20], In "The Principal and the Pauper", it is revealed that Skinner was not who he claimed to be and was really named Armin Tamzarian. Also, it was heavily implied Seymour Skinner suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder from his days in Vietnam, where he spent 18 months as a prisoner of war. Sheldon Skinner was the father of Seymour Skinner and husband to Agnes Skinner. You're taking something an audience built eight years or nine years of investment in and just tossed it in the trash can for no good reason, for a story we did before with other characters. Bart is eager to discover the prankster's identity. 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