About UPI  |  UPI en Español   |   My Account
Free News Update:
United Press International - News. Analysis. Insight.™ - 100 Years of Journalistic Excellence
  • Home
  • Top News
  • Entertainment
  • Odd News
  • Sports
    • Baseball
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Olympics 2008
    • Tennis
  • Business
  • Science
  • Health
  • Analysis
    • Energy Resources
    • Security Industry
    • Emerging Threats
  • Media
    • Video
    • News Photos
  • Features
    • The Voice of Young Voters
    • Path to the Presidency
    • Energy
    • Beijing Olympics 2008
Search:
Go
You are here:  Home / Entertainment News / Shearer to get star on Walk of Fame

Entertainment News

View archive | RSS Feed

Shearer to get star on Walk of Fame

Published: June 19, 2008 at 6:07 PM
Order reprints  |  Print Story  |  Email to a Friend  |  Post a Comment
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)

People who read this also read ...
  • 'Simpsons' voice actors make deal with Fox
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.

RATE THIS ARTICLE
    Poor    1    2    3    4    5  Excellent    
Feedback


© 2008 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Have an opinion? Leave a comment. No Registration Required.
News Photos Slideshows
Photos of the Day
Week in Photos
News
Entertainment
Sports
Features
Archives
Olympics 2008
Path to the Presidency
Additional News Stories
Entertainment News
    Ringo: No more fan mail, autographs
    Ringo: No more fan mail, autographs
    LONDON, Oct. 13 (UPI) --
    British rock 'n' roll icon Ringo Starr said on his Web site he wants people to stop sending him fan mail and asking for his autograph.
  • 'Paper Planes' singer M.I.A. pregnant
  • Moore: I wanted to play villain, not 007
  • T.I. a little anxious about jail stay
  • Stars of Italy's Oscar entry arrested
Business News
    Financial news props up oil prices Monday
    Financial news props up oil prices Monday
    NEW YORK, Oct. 13 (UPI) --
    Crude oil prices climbed on the New York Mercantile Exchange Monday as European leaders contemplated a massive bank rescue plan.
  • Morgan Stanley investment to be protected
  • Fed rushes to approve Wachovia purchase
  • U.S. markets zoom up Monday
  • Britain partially nationalizes three banks
Top News
  • Stanford grieves grad students' deaths
  • Nana loses tropical storm status
  • Momentum builds for Taliban negotiations
  • GOP leader: Obama, bin Laden alike
  • Clintons stump with Biden for Obama
Health News
  • 1 in 7 men have genetic risk of balding
  • Pectin appears to cut cancer risk
  • Statins may help avoid some miscarriages
  • U.S. adults worry more about economy
  • Study: Multiracial people face prejudice
UPI Features - The Voice of Young Voters
Most Popular
Stories
Photos
Videos
People
1.
Eddie Van Halen to wed publicist
2.
Zucker: Republican is 'the new gay'
3.
Breast-feeding Jolie graces cover of W
4.
Jamie Lynn pregnancy report denied
5.
Report: 'Bull Durham 2' in the works
Related Entertainment News
Related Entertainment News
  • Tim Robbins gets star of Hollywood Walk of Fame




Videos
Enlarge Video
Reaction: Does peace have a prize?
Reaction: Does peace have a prize?
Friday, October 10
From Wall Street to a Maryland Main Street
From Wall Street to a Maryland Main Street
Friday, October 10
Debate #2: The economy
Debate #2: The economy
Friday, October 10
Economics vs. foreign policy in the media
Economics vs. foreign policy in the media
Thursday, October 9
© 2008 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Official Government Wires  |   About UPI  |   Site Map  |   Terms of Use  |   Privacy Policy  |   Advertise Online  |   Contact Us

Sponsored Links: Auto Dealers - College Football Tickets - Fundraisers - Press Release Services - prom dresses - Prom dresses and gowns - Public Records - Wedding and Honeymoon Experts - Motivational Sports Speakers Bureau