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Principal Belding on Saved by the Bell Was 75
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
Key Points:
- Dennis Haskins, best known for playing Principal Richard Belding on Saved by the Bell, has died at the age of 75, according to his agent Jay Schachter.
- Haskins originally portrayed Belding on Good Morning, Miss Bliss before the show was retooled into Saved by the Bell, and he reprised the role in Saved by the Bell: The New Class and a 2015 Tonight Show reunion sketch.
- His acting career spanned decades with appearances on shows like Mad Men, New Girl, and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, as well as films including A Million Ways to Die in the West.
- Beyond acting, Haskins was a musician and participated in USO tours for troops, and he was honored by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with its Most Distinguished Alumni Award.
- He is survived by his son, Dustin; details surrounding his death have not been disclosed.
