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Harry Shearer, the voices including Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders, Principal Skinner, Rev. Lovejoy and President Arnold Schwarzenegger in the animated motion picture comedy "The Simpsons Movie," arrives at the premiere of the film in the Westwood section of Los Angeles on July 24, 2007. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen)
Harry Shearer, the voices including Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders, Principal Skinner, Rev. Lovejoy and President Arnold Schwarzenegger in the animated motion picture comedy "The Simpsons Movie," arrives at the premiere of the film in the Westwood section of Los Angeles on July 24, 2007. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen) 
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Published: June 19, 2008 at 6:07 PM

LOS ANGELES, June 19 (UPI) -- U.S. comedian, actor and radio host Harry Shearer is to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, KCRW-FM, Los Angeles, announced Thursday.

Shearer is the host of the public radio station's "Le Show," and lends his voice talents to several characters on the animated TV series "The Simpsons." He has also appeared in the films "For Your Consideration" and "A Mighty Wind."

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce's Walk of Fame Committee said Shearer is to be honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame next year.

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