| Dr. Hibbert | |
|---|---|
| The Simpsons character | |
 | |
| First appearance | "Bart the Daredevil" (1990) |
| Created by | Matt Groening |
| Designed by | Matt Groening |
| Voiced by | Harry Shearer (1990–2021) Kevin Michael Richardson (2021–present)[1] |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Julius M. Hibbert |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Doctor at Springfield General Hospital Owner at M.D. Family Practice |
| Family | "Bleeding Gums" Murphy (brother, implied) |
| Spouse | Bernice Hibbert (wife) |
| Children | JJ Hibbert (son) Two unnamed sons Two unnamed daughters |
| Relatives | Chester Dupree (brother-in-law) |
Dr. Julius M. Hibbert, M.D.[2][3] is a recurring character on the television animated sitcom The Simpsons. He is Springfield's most prominent medical professional. Although he has a kind and warm persona, he is also often characterized as greedy and lacking in empathy. His signature character trait is his often-inappropriate chuckling, which is generally cued by misfortune rather than something genuinely amusing. The character debuted on December 6, 1990, in the episode Bart the Daredevil.[4] He was voiced from his debut by Simpsons regular Harry Shearer, and since a recasting of all of the show's non-white characters, by Kevin Michael Richardson from 2021.[1]
- ^ a b Maas, Jennifer (February 22, 2021). "'The Simpsons': White Voice Actor Harry Shearer Won't Voice Black Character Dr Hibbert Anymore". The Wrap. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
- ^ "My Sister, My Sitter". The Simpsons. Season 8. Episode 17. March 3, 1997. Event occurs at 16:05. Fox.
- ^ Groening 2010, pp. 1105, 1155.
- ^ Groening 2010, p. 68.