what is the name of homer simpsons boss
Some of the many different characters who appeared on the show include: 1  Montgomery Burns, Homer's greedy, evil boss. 2  Waylon Smithers, Montgomery Burns' assistant. 3  Moe Szyslak, a grumpy bartender who works at a bar. 4  Barney Gumble, one of Homer's friends, a gifted alcoholic.