Gil Gunderson is a recurring character on the long-running animated sitcom The Simpsons. He is voiced by Dan Castellaneta and first appeared in the episode 'Bart the Fink' in 1996. Gil is a hapless individual who is often seen as a desperate, destitute, and pathetic character who frequently suffers misfortune. He is often seen as a salesman, although he has been known to take on other jobs such as a security guard and a taxi driver.