Dennis Haskins Biography: Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Books, Awards, Child, Movies, Wife

Dennis Haskins is an American actor who gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Principal Richard Belding on the popular teen sitcom “Saved by the Bell,” which aired from 1989 to 1993.

His character, known for the catchphrase “Hey, hey, hey, what is going on here?” became a staple of the show.

Haskins continued this role in the spin-off series “Saved by the Bell: The New Class” from 1993 to 2000, making him the only adult regular cast member to appear throughout the franchise’s run.

Profile

• Full name: Dennis Haskins
• Date of birth: November 18, 1950
• Age: 75 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
• State of origin: Tennessee
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actor
• Height: 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Dianne Haskins (divorced)
• Children: Dustin Haskins (born 1990)
• Relationship status: Divorced
• Ethnicity: White
• Net worth: $4 million

Early Life and Education

Dennis Haskins, currently at the age of 75, was born on November 18, 1950, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga.

Haskins later enrolled at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), where he was involved in various activities, including playing basketball and participating in the cheerleading squad.

He was also a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. Although he left college before completing his degree, Haskins returned decades later and graduated in December 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in theater and speech.

Personal Life

Dennis Haskins was married to Dianne Haskins, an educational psychologist; however, the couple eventually divorced. They have one son, Dustin Haskins, born in 1990. Details about their relationship, including how they met and the duration of their marriage, are not publicly available.

Career

Before his acting career, Dennis Haskins worked as a music manager, agent, and concert promoter, representing artists such as Tom Jones and Gregg Allman. He transitioned into acting with guest roles in television series like “The Dukes of Hazzard,” “Magnum, P.I.,” and “The Twilight Zone.”

Haskins gained prominence with his role as Principal Richard Belding in “Good Morning, Miss Bliss,” which later evolved into “Saved by the Bell.”

He continued this role in various spin-offs, including “Saved by the Bell: The College Years” and “Saved by the Bell: The New Class.”

Beyond acting, Haskins released a music album titled “Karaoke with Your Favorite Principal Dennis” in 2009 and appeared in music videos for artists like Khalid and Dirty Heads. He has also made appearances on shows such as “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” and has been involved in various entertainment projects over the years.

Awards and Recognitions

• University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Most Distinguished Alumni Award (2000)
• Dennis Haskins Open, a regional high school academic decathlon named in his honor

Net Worth

Dennis Haskins has an estimated net worth of $ 4 million. His earnings primarily stem from his acting career, notably his long-standing role in the “Saved by the Bell” franchise.

Social Media

• Instagram: @realmrbelding
• X: @mrbelding

Filmography

• The Dukes of Hazzard (1979–1985) (TV series).
• Archie Bunker’s Place (1979–1983) (TV series)
• Hardcastle and McCormick: Rolling Thunder (1983) (TV series)
• Magnum P.I.: Autumn Warrior (1986) (TV series)
• Good Morning, Miss Bliss (1987) (TV series)
• Hiroshima Maiden (1988) (TV)
• Saved by the Bell (1989) (TV series)
• The Image (1990) (TV)
• Eyewitness to Murder (1991)
• Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style (1992)
• Saved by the Bell: The College Years (1993) (TV series, guest)
• Saved by the Bell: The New Class (1993) (TV series)
• Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas (1994) (TV)
• Figure It Out: Family Style (1998)
• The Boy with the X-Ray Eyes (1999)
• The Practice (2001)
• 18 (2001)
• The West Wing “Bartlet for America” (2001)
• Max Keeble’s Big Move (2001)
• The Stoneman (2002)
• An Ordinary Killer (2002)
• Dismembered (2003)
• Going Down (2003)

Books

• Rating the Agents