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Senator Payne

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"You impaled a United States Senator with the American flag."
Polystar Pictures executive Robyn Hannah after watching the new Mr. Smith Goes to Washington[src]
Senator Payne
Senator Payne.png
Character Information
Gender:
Male ♂
Status:
Fictional deceased
Hair: White
Occupation: Senator
First appearance: "Beyond Blunderdome"
Voiced by: Dan Castellaneta


Senator Payne is an antagonist in the Mr. Smith Goes to Washington remake starring Mel Gibson.

History[edit]

In the new ending of the film produced by Mel Gibson and Homer Simpson, Jefferson Smith throws an American flag on a flagpole through Senator Payne's chest, killing him.

Behind the Laughter[edit]

The character design is based on Senator Paine in the original 1939 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington where he was played by Claude Rains.

Appearances[edit]