| Moe Szyslak | |
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| The Simpsons character | |
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| First appearance | "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire" (1989) |
| Created by | Matt Groening |
| Designed by | Dan Haskett |
| Voiced by |
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| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Moe Szyslak |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Bartender |
| Family |
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| Religion | Snake Handler |
Moammar "Moe" Szyslak[1][2] (/ˈsɪzlæk/ SIZ-lak) is a recurring character from the animated television series The Simpsons. He is voiced by Hank Azaria and first appeared in the series premiere episode "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire".[3] Moe is the proprietor and bartender of Moe's Tavern, a Springfield bar frequented by Homer Simpson, Barney Gumble, Lenny Leonard, Carl Carlson, Sam, Larry, and others.
Grouchy, lonely, miserable, and prone to violent outbursts, Moe is constantly down on his luck and has attempted suicide numerous times. Other running jokes featuring him include being prank called by Bart Simpson, running illegal activities from his bar, his ugliness and his inconsistent stories about his ethnic origin and what "Moe" is short for. Although he is generally quite disagreeable and confrontational, he is frequently shown to have a tender, aching heart beneath his cantankerous exterior.
- ^ "The Wayz We Were". The Simpsons. Fox.
- ^ Groening 2010, pp. 299, 1192.
- ^ Rhodes, Joe (2000-10-21). "Flash! 24 Simpsons Stars Reveal Themselves". TV Guide.