Name: Groundskeeper Willie (Full name: William)

Age: Mid 40's

Height: 6 ' 1 "

Religion: Christian

Nationality: Scottish

Home town: North Kilt-Town
(Bordering the town of Loch Ness)

Lives: In a shack on the grounds of Springfield Elementary

Job: Groundskeeper and janitor of Springfield Elementary School
since 1977

Hobbies: He plays basketball and enjoys bowling.
He is very fit with a muscular physique.
He wrestles wolves and plays the bagpipes.
He secretly videotapes couples in their cars.

Loves: His tractor. (If it was not against the law he would marry it)

Hates: People who wear underwear, Principal Skinner, Monty Burns,
Bart Simpson, Santa's Little Helper, people in authority.

Arch enemy: Seamus; the caretaker at another school.

Past romance: Was engaged to Shary Bobbins some years ago.

Food and drink: Likes haggis and Scotch whisky.
Dislikes creamed corn and the food that is served in Springfield Elementary.


Misc: His father was hung for stealing a pig.
His all time dream is to own a crystal slop bucket.
He made millions in softwear then lost it all at the track.
Was a member of the Stonecutters.
He is a Michael Jackson fan and he is physically unable to fire a gun due to arthritis in his index fingers.
He took an adult education class"How to Chew Tobacco"
He taught French in Springfield Elementary during a staff shortage.


The Character


First appearance: 14-Februrary-1991
(Episode 7F15; "Principal Charming")

Voiced by: Dan Castellanetta

Voted the 6th most popular Simpsons character in an internet poll.
Was originally supposed to be a Swedish character.
Matt Groening dedicated him to "all angry janitors"