Mr. Burns facts for kids

Charles Montgomery Burns, usually known as Mr. Burns, is a famous character from the animated TV show The Simpsons. He is the very old and super-rich owner of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant. Mr. Burns is known for being quite greedy and sometimes mean. His loyal assistant, Waylon Smithers, helps him with everything.

Harry Shearer gives Mr. Burns his voice in most episodes. In the very first season, Christopher Collins was the voice actor for him.

About Mr. Burns

Mr. Burns is one of the oldest characters on The Simpsons. He is often shown as the richest and most powerful person in Springfield. He lives in a huge mansion with many security features and a lot of land.

His Job and Power

Mr. Burns owns the nuclear power plant where Homer Simpson works. He is the boss of almost everyone there. He often tries to save money, even if it means being unfair to his workers or the environment. His main goal is to make more money and gain more power.

His Assistant, Smithers

Waylon Smithers is Mr. Burns's very loyal and dedicated assistant. Smithers does everything for Mr. Burns, from driving him around to helping him with his business plans. He always tries to make Mr. Burns happy and often looks out for him.

Personality and Traits

Mr. Burns is usually shown as a very old, thin man with a hunched back. He often says "Excellent!" while rubbing his hands together. He is known for being very wealthy but also very stingy. He often forgets people's names, even those who work for him for many years. Despite his age, he is very clever and always looking for ways to get richer or more powerful.

Images for kids

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  David Silverman based the appearance of Mr. Burns on Fox founder Barry Diller (pictured).

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  Harry Shearer modeled his voice for Mr. Burns on Lionel Barrymore and Ronald Reagan.

See also

In Spanish: Montgomery Burns para niños