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Charles Montgomery Burns was an American businessman of the 20th century. As the owner of the Springfield National Power Plant, Burns controlled the energy supply of Springfield, North Takoma for decades, exerting a level of political power that made him a leading member of the Springfield Republican Party.
Biography[]
Early Life[]
Burns' early life was a matter of some debate. He once claimed to have been born in 1909,[1] (TV: Simpson and Delilah) though he recollected having been the older brother of comedian George Burns.[2] (TV: Rosebud) Seymour Skinner knew him to have been born in 1891.[3] (TV: Who Shot Mr. Burns? - Part One)
Notes[]
Behind the Scenes[]
- In his initial appearances, Burns was voiced by American comedian and actor Christopher Collins. He was subsequently voiced by Harry Shearer.
Trivia[]
- Kirk Brasington, a character from Marvel Comics's Exiles #52, was an homage to Mr. Burns.
Appearances[]
- The Simpsons
- Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire (first appearance)
Links[]
- Charles Montgomery Burns on Wikisimpsons
References[]
- ↑ He stated in dialogue that he was 81; the episode aired in 1990.
- ↑ George Burns was born 20 January 1896, meaning Montgomery Burns was either a twin or had been born in 1895 at the latest. Both were shown to be a similar age.
- ↑ Skinner states Burns is Springfield's "most prominent 104-year-old man". The episode aired in 1995, giving him a birthdate of 1891, roughly coinciding with "Rosebud".