Krusty was created by cartoonist Matt Groening and partially inspired by Rusty Nails, a television clown from Groening's hometown of Portland, Oregon.

In the Simpsons' world, there is everything from Krusty alarm clocks, to Krusty dolls, Krusty eyewash, and Krusty's Clown College (which Homer attended), many of which are owned by …

Krusty worked in Las Vegas briefly after running in to Murdering Mort "The Murderer" Murderosi. He was approached to do 1,000 shows at Murderosi's casino, Nero's Trough. Krusty had his …

Aug 6, 2024 · Krusty the Clown is one of the most iconic characters in The Simpsons, but his character arc is more drama than laughs as the show goes on.

Apr 16, 2025 · Of all the hundreds of colorful side characters on The Simpsons, there's no one quite as memorable — or bizarre — as Krusty the Clown. He's the host of his own afternoon …

Aug 31, 2023 · Discover 25 fascinating facts about Krusty the Clown from The Simpsons, including his iconic catchphrases, secret backstory, and memorable moments on the show!

Despite his cheery onscreen persona, Krusty is actually a cynical, burnt-out, addiction-riddled smoker who is made miserable by show business but continues on anyway. He has become …

Character biography for the Simpsons character Krusty the Clown.

Krusty was created by cartoonist Matt Groening and partially inspired by Rusty Nails, a television clown from Groening's hometown of Portland, Oregon.

Krusty hides his serious problems under the guise of his clown costume and makeup, but his fuse is short. At any moment he can blow and drop the “happy clown” act altogether, spiraling into a …