# Dennis Haskins, Mr. Belding, Dies at 75

> Dennis Haskins, the actor who played Principal Belding on Saved by the Bell, died at 75.
- Title: Dennis Haskins, Mr. Belding, Dies at 75 · Rolling Stone
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/dennis-haskins-principal-belding-saved-by-the-bell-obituary-1235633568
- Author: Emily Zemler,Andy Greene
- Published: 2026-09-29T06:42:32+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dennis haskins, saved by the bell, principal belding, disney channel, nbc, 1989, 1993, 2000, 2009, karaoke, us army
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Dennis Haskins, known for his role as Principal Belding on Saved by the Bell, died at age 75.