Troy McClure

Troy McClure is a fictional character in The Simpsons, an American animated television series. Phil Hartman originally voiced him. McClure is a low-level actor who is frequently seen hosting infomercials and educational films. In "A Fish Called Selma", he plays the main character and marries Selma Bouvier to help his failing career and dispel rumors about his personal life. McClure was inspired by B-movie actors Troy Donahue and Doug McClure, as well as Hartman.

Troy McClure is the stereotypical Hollywood bygone. He was a star in the early 1970s, but his career declined due to rumors of fish-related paraphilia. He hosts short video clips that other characters watch on television or in public places in the majority of his appearances on the show. He frequently shows educational videos and infomercials. "A Fish Called Selma" provides a more in-depth look into McClure's private life and backstory. Showrunners Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein were Hartman fans who wanted to make an episode entirely about McClure to give Hartman as much screen time as possible. From this came the idea of McClure's marriage to Selma Bouvier, as she was "always marrying people".

First appearance: Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment (1991)