Dennis Haskins Biography

Fast Facts

• Was given the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's Most Distinguished Alumni Award in 2000
• Graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga where he played basketball and studied Theater
• Made his acting debut in an episode of the TV series "Archie Bunker's Place" in 1981 and soon appeared in popular series like "The Dukes of Hazzard" and "The Twilight Zone․"
• Started out as a concert promoter for bands like Earth Wind and Fire and the Charlie Daniels Band
• Quote: "I've kind of carried the banner for 'Saved by the Bell' for a number of years because, let's face it, I'll be Mr․ Belding for the rest of my life․"
• He reprised his role as Principal Belding in all of the "Saved by the Bell" spin-off series and films, including "Saved by the Bell: The New Class" which ran from 1993 to 1999
• Best known for his role as Principal Richard Belding in "Saved by the Bell․"
• Appeared in the music video for I Wrestled a Bear Once's song "See You In Shell," which was a parody of "Saved by the Bell․"
• Released a karaoke CD in 2009 called "Karaoke with Your Favorite Principal Dennis Haskins A․K․A․ Mr․ Belding․"
• His first recurring role was his iconic Richard Belding, who first appeared on the Disney series "Good Morning, Miss Bliss" in 1988, which was later recast and renamed "Saved by the Bell․"