Dr. Hibbert
| Dr. Hibbert | |
|---|---|
| The Simpsons character | |
| First appearance | "Bart the Daredevil" (1990) |
| Created by | Matt Groening |
| Designed by | Matt Groening |
| Voiced by | Harry Shearer (1990–2021) Kevin Michael Richardson (2021–present) |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Julius M. Hibbert |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Doctor at Springfield General Hospital Owner at M.D. Family Practice |
| Family | "Bleeding Gums" Murphy (brother, implied) |
| Spouse | Bernice Hibbert (wife) |
| Children | JJ Hibbert (son) Two unnamed sons Two unnamed daughters |
| Relatives | Chester Dupree (brother-in-law) |
Julius M. Hibbert, M.D. is a recurring character on the television animated sitcom The Simpsons. He is Springfield's most prominent medical professional. Although he has a kind and warm persona, he is also often characterized as greedy and lacking in empathy. His signature character trait is his often-inappropriate chuckling, which is generally cued by misfortune rather than something genuinely amusing. The character debuted on December 6, 1990, in the episode Bart the Daredevil. He was voiced from his debut by Simpsons regular Harry Shearer, and since a recasting of all of the show's non-white characters, by Kevin Michael Richardson from 2021.