Dennis Haskins (born November 18, 1950) is an American actor known for his role as principal Richard Belding in the teen sitcom Saved by the Bell, which ran from 1989 to 1993 on NBC. He then went on to star in Saved by the Bell: The New Class, which aired from 1993 to 2000.
Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Before pursuing a television career Dennis has worked as a music manager, agent and concert promoter. Among his customers were 'Tom Jones' and Greg Allman. He wrote a guide for actors called "Rating the Agents". On screen he had guest roles in series like "Twilight Zone, The" (1985) or "Magnum, P.I." (1980) and many more. His longest lasting employment is as principal "Mr. Belding" for the teen show "Good Morning, Miss Bliss" (1987), and its derivations.
