The most powerful man in Springfield, Mr Burns is the sinister proprietor of the nuclear power plant where Homer is Safety Inspector. Often the villain of the piece, Burns is between 80 and 120 years old, a feeble megalomaniac with dated expressions, immortalised by his characteristic use of the word 'excellent.'

Waylon Smithers, Jr
Voiced by: Harry Shearer

Mr Burns' everpresent personal assistant, Smithers is a gay man in defiant denial -- and visibly in love with his old boss. To his credit, he is the only one who can decipher -- and sometimes even soften -- the millionaire. Then again, perhaps he's the only one who's ever tried.

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