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'''Sergeant Simon''' is a minor character in the 1993 [[Super Mario Bros. (film)|''Super Mario Bros.'' film]], serving as the head of the [[Dinohattan]] police department. He is played by Canadian actor {{wp|Don Lake}}. Though he is not referred to by name in the film itself, the end credits and the {{wp|Todd Strasser}} novelization of the film confirm his identity.   
'''Sergeant Simon''' is a minor character in the 1993 [[Super Mario Bros. (film)|''Super Mario Bros.'' film]], serving as the head of the [[Dinohattan]] police department. He is played by Canadian actor {{wp|Don Lake}}. Though he is not referred to by name in the film itself, the end credits and the {{wp|Todd Strasser}} novelization of the film confirm his identity.   


He is first introduced when [[Mario (film character)|Mario]] and [[Luigi (film character)|Luigi]] are initially arrested and brought in to the precinct. There, he questions the brother on their last name and is confused by their last names being "Mario". He is present for the brothers' interrogation with [[President Koopa]] and towards the end of the film he warns Koopa that the [[Goomba (film species)|Goombas]] are dancing.  
He is first introduced when [[Mario (film character)|Mario]] and [[Luigi (film character)|Luigi]] are initially arrested and brought in to the precinct. There, he questions the brother on their last name and is confused by their last names being "Mario". He is present for the brothers' interrogation with [[President Koopa]] and in the [[Devo Chamber]] sequence where he is punched to the floor by Mario during his escape. He reappears towards the end of the film warning Koopa that the [[Goomba (film species)|Goombas]] are dancing.  


In earlier drafts of the film, it was Sergeant Simon's character who was supposed to die during the [[Devo Chamber]] scene. Ultimately, said scene was cut out altogether from the movie and the character survives.<ref>[http://www.smbmovie.com/SMBArchive/postproduction/deletedscenes.html Deleted Scenes]. ''SMBMovie.com''.</ref>
In earlier drafts of the film, it was Sergeant Simon's character who was supposed to die during the [[Devo Chamber]] scene. Ultimately, said scene was cut out altogether from the movie and the character survives.<ref>[http://www.smbmovie.com/SMBArchive/postproduction/deletedscenes.html Deleted Scenes]. ''SMBMovie.com''.</ref>

Revision as of 17:58, August 15, 2022

Sergeant Simon
Sergeant Simon
Species Dinohattanite
First appearance Super Mario Bros. (1993)
Portrayed by Don Lake

Sergeant Simon is a minor character in the 1993 Super Mario Bros. film, serving as the head of the Dinohattan police department. He is played by Canadian actor Don Lake. Though he is not referred to by name in the film itself, the end credits and the Todd Strasser novelization of the film confirm his identity.

He is first introduced when Mario and Luigi are initially arrested and brought in to the precinct. There, he questions the brother on their last name and is confused by their last names being "Mario". He is present for the brothers' interrogation with President Koopa and in the Devo Chamber sequence where he is punched to the floor by Mario during his escape. He reappears towards the end of the film warning Koopa that the Goombas are dancing.

In earlier drafts of the film, it was Sergeant Simon's character who was supposed to die during the Devo Chamber scene. Ultimately, said scene was cut out altogether from the movie and the character survives.[1]

References

  1. ^ Deleted Scenes. SMBMovie.com.