From Rolling Stone · Emily Zemler,Andy Greene · · 1m 20s
Dennis Haskins, Mr. Belding, Dies at 75
Dennis Haskins, the actor who played Principal Belding on Saved by the Bell, died at 75.
In brief
Dennis Haskins, the actor who played Principal Belding on Saved by the Bell, died at 75. Dennis Haskins, known for his role as Principal Belding on Saved by the Bell, died at age 75. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Dennis Haskins Dies
Dennis Haskins, the American actor and musician best known for playing Principal Belding on Saved by the Bell, died at 75.
Agent Confirms Death
His agent Jay Schachter confirmed his death, saying it was a tragic loss and that everyone loved Mr. Belding.
Principal Belding Role
Haskins played Principal Belding on the Disney Channel show Good Morning, Miss Bliss, which became Saved by the Bell.
Saved by the Bell Run
Saved by the Bell ran on NBC from 1989 to 1993, and Haskins reprised the role in Saved by the Bell: The New Class from 1993 to 2000.
Catchphrase
Principal Belding was known for his catchphrase: 'Hey, hey, hey, what is going on here?'
“Hey, hey, hey, what is going on here?”
Haskins' View on Role
Haskins initially saw the role as a short-term job but stayed for 11 years as the principal stayed while students changed.
Legacy and Music
Haskins released a karaoke album in 2009 and performed music for troops in Kosovo, Macedonia, and Bosnia in 2000.
Here's the gist
Dennis Haskins, known for his role as Principal Belding on Saved by the Bell, died at age 75.
