Dennis Haskins, Saved by the Bell's Mr. Belding, Dies at 75
Dennis Haskins, best known as Principal Richard Belding on Saved by the Bell, has died at 75. His agent confirmed the news to Deadline.
Dennis Haskins, the actor who played Principal Richard Belding on the teen sitcom Saved by the Bell, has died at the age of 75. His agent, Jay Schachter, confirmed the news to Deadline. The cause of death was not disclosed.
Haskins first took on the role of Mr. Belding in 1989 on the Disney Channel series Good Morning, Miss Bliss. After one season, the show was retooled as Saved by the Bell on NBC, where he reprised the part throughout its four-season run.
He returned as Mr. Belding for Saved by the Bell: The New Class in 1993, playing the character for seven more seasons until the show's finale in 2000.
Beyond his signature role, Haskins appeared in a wide range of television series, including Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, The Practice, The West Wing, 7th Heaven, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Mad Men, How I Met Your Mother, New Girl and Victorious.
Quick answers
How old was Dennis Haskins when he died?
He was 75 years old.
What was Dennis Haskins' cause of death?
His cause of death was not disclosed.
What role was Dennis Haskins best known for?
He was best known for playing Principal Richard Belding (Mr. Belding) on Saved by the Bell and its predecessor, Good Morning, Miss Bliss.