Dr. Hibbert

Dr. Hibbert
The Simpsons character
First appearance"Bart the Daredevil" (1990)
Created byMatt Groening
Designed byMatt Groening
Voiced byHarry Shearer (1990–2021)
Kevin Michael Richardson (2021–present)[1]
In-universe information
Full nameJulius M. Hibbert
GenderMale
OccupationDoctor at Springfield General Hospital
Owner at M.D. Family Practice
Family"Bleeding Gums" Murphy (brother, implied)
SpouseBernice Hibbert (wife)
ChildrenJJ Hibbert (son)
Two unnamed sons
Two unnamed daughters
RelativesChester 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]

  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.
  2. ^ "My Sister, My Sitter". The Simpsons. Season 8. Episode 17. March 3, 1997. Event occurs at 16:05. Fox.
  3. ^ Groening 2010, pp. 1105, 1155.
  4. ^ Groening 2010, p. 68.