10 Great Things You Might Know Troy McClure From | Topless Robot

?Easily one of the most popular fringe characters in The Simpsons universe, actor Troy McClure is the quintessential not-quite-has-been, taking any and all acting jobs in a desperate attempt to stay relevant. No role is too small, too strange, or too humiliating. In fact, more than a few of his jobs were the result of some quiet settlement brought about because of his (many, many) personal indiscretions. Whatever else can be said about his career, however, it can’t be denied that he boasts a great many film credits. Voiced by the late and great Phil Hartman, McClure made guest appearances on The Simpsons for the first ten seasons before Hartman’s untimely death in 1998. After McClure’s last appearance, the character (along with Lionel Hutz, Attorney-at-Law) was retired out of respect — really, no one else could or should have taken up the role — and we’re happy to present 10 of his best appearance. Alas, Fox’s iron grip and philosophy of fun-killing, I could hardly find any Simpsons vi...