Drederick Tatum

Drederick Tatum (voiced by Hank Azaria) has appeared in several episodes, most notably as Homer’s opponent in “The Homer They Fall.

Role in the Simpsons
Tatum, a former Olympic Gold medalist, first became World Heavyweight Champion after defeating Watson in the heavily promoted “Bout to Knock the Other Guy Out!” Tatum grew up in Springfield, recalling that that town was a dump. If you ever see me there again you’ll know I really (bleeped)-up bad. He later served time in prison after pushing his mother down the stairs. Upon his release, he was booked for a match against Homer Simpson, a small-time boxer who had never been knocked out. He was managed during this time by Lucius Sweet, a vicious boxing promoter (and parody of Don King). Tatum’s criminal record has been referred to several times.

Model for Character
Tatum is an obvious parody of Mike Tyson, right down to his criminal record and high-pitched, lisping voice.

Episode Appearances

 * Homer vs. Lisa and the 8'th Commandment
 * Flaming Moe's
 * Lisa's First Word
 * The Homer They Fall
 * Viva Ned Flanders
 * Bye Bye Nerdie
 * Jaws Wired Shut
 * The Seven-Beer Snitch
 * Homerazzi
 * Catch 'em if You Can
 * Large Marge
 * The Bart of War
 * A Streetcar Named Marge

Episode Appearances with descriptions - SPOILERS!

 * Homer vs. Lisa and the 8'th Commandment
 * Flaming Moe's (a not yet fully structured Drederick (simpler minded) gives a interview to newscaster)
 * Lisa's First Word (boxer at the Olympics)
 * The Homer They Fall (first appearance of Drederick where his uniqe character is shown - he is scheduled to fight Homer as a comeback fight after getting released from prison)
 * Bye Bye Nerdie (gives out speech in classroom about "staying in school" while Lisa uses him as an example of her bully-experiment)
 * Jaws Wired Shut (Gives a speech next to a golden statue of him which then cause Homer to get his jaw broken)
 * The Seven-Beer Snitch (gets snitched on by Homer for having a "gang tattoo")
 * Homerazzi (gets provoked by Homer while getting out of Hotel while Homer attempts to photograph while being punched by Drederick)
 * Catch 'em if You Can (gives out pamphlets at a casino while Bart and Lisa chase Homer and Marge)
 * Large Marge (endorses "butt ugly" shoes at a shoe expo)