Actor Harry Shearer sues Vivendi over 'Spinal Tap' profits

Los Angeles (AFP) - "The Simpsons" star Harry Shearer is suing French media giant Vivendi for $125 million over missing profits from the cult classic "This Is Spinal Tap," his lawyers said Tuesday. Shearer, who voices a host of characters including evil employer Mr Burns on the animated television series "The Simpsons," was a co-creator of the 1984 comedy which was inspired by a parody rock band of the same name. "Despite the widespread success of the film and its music, we've fallen victim to t