List of recurring characters from The Simpsons

This article contains a list of recurring characters from The Simpsons with descriptions.

Johnny Tightlips

Johnny Tightlips is a member of the Mafia and associate of Fat Tony. He says very little, which spares him from accusations of being a "squealer," but his reticence tends to be unhelpful to himself or others.

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In the episode "Insane Clown Poppy," there is a shoot-out in Fat Tony's mansion (caused by Homer mouthing off to one of the guards). Tightlips is shot by accident:

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Legs: Johnny Tightlips! Where did they get you?

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Tightlips: I ain't sayin' nothin'.

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Legs: But what will I tell the doctor?

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Tightlips: Tell 'im to suck a lemon.

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Johnny Tightlips is a reference to Frank "Tight Lips" Gusenberg, who was shot down in the St. Valentine's Day Massacre and replied "nobody shot me" while dying.

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