'The Simpsons': 10 real-life inspirations behind the show's best-loved characters

The Simpsons is now available to stream in its entirety for the first time in the UK – that’s 676 episodes and no end in sight to its unceasing run on the air.Of course, a vast number of famous people have to lent their voices to the show over the years (check out our run-through of the musicians who’ve guested on The Simpsons), but did you know some of its best-loved and longest-serving characters are based on real-life Hollywood megastars, political figures and even family members of the show’s core production and writing staff? Here’s a look at some of the most interesting real-life inspirations behind The Simpsons‘ cast of thousands.Moe Szyslak – Stand-up comedian Rich HallUS alternative comic Rich Hall found fame on the comedy circuit in the 1980s for his bad tempered – but hilarious – rants and bleak outlook on life. The comedian haslong claimed that Simpsons creator Matt Groening once revealed to him that he was the basis of grumpy, downtrodden bartender Moe, and in November 201...