Archie Simpson

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Archibald Simpson
Image:Brogren-Snake.jpg
Stefan Brogren as Archie Simpson
First appearance Mother and Child Reunion (101)
Statistics
Nickname(s) Snake, Archie
Occupation Media Immersion Teacher
Family Glen (brother)
Emma Nelson (stepdaughter)
Jack Simpson (son)
Episode Count 31
Portrayed by Stefan Brogren

Archibald Rupert “Archie” Simpson, also known as Snake, is a fictional character on the Degrassi series played by Stefan Brogren. His first appearance in the series was as a grade 8 student on Degrassi Junior High. He has a gay brother named Glen (portrayed by Montgomery Randal) in the Degrassi Junior High episode, "He Ain't Heavy". On Degrassi: The Next Generation, he is now a media immersion teacher at Degrassi Community School. He is the husband of Christine “Spike” Nelson, the father of Jack and the stepfather of Emma Nelson.

Contents

[edit] Degrassi: The Next Generation

[edit] Season 2

[edit] Marrying Spike

In season 2, right before their wedding, Spike found out she was pregnant but didn’t tell Snake because he had told her he didn’t want kids right away. She thought about getting an abortion which upset Emma. Emma went behind her mom’s back and told Snake about the baby while he was at his bachelor party. Snake was upset and shocked that Emma had to tell him and not Spike.On the day of their wedding, Spike fesses up about the baby but Snake isn’t as angry as she expected. They talk things out and make it to their wedding on time.

[edit] Season 3

[edit] Cancer

In season 3, Snake learned he had leukemia and battled with it throughout the entire season, with the help of his wife, Spike, stepdaughter, Emma, and friends and family

[edit] Season 5

[edit] Infidelity

In season 5, Snake was discovered by Emma while he was kissing Degrassi’s principal, Ms. Hatzilakos in an empty theater. Ms. Hatzilakos is the mother of Peter Stone whom Emma dates. When Snake came home the next day he revealed he had sold his motorcycle for tickets to Mexico for him and Spike. Spike then said she didn’t “deserve such a perfect husband.” Emma angrily tells them to stop it and Snake had to confess. Spike kicks him out of the house. Eventually they made up and Snake moved back in. He later states he's going to use the money to take them all (including Manny) to New York. Though the trip is never mentioned again.

[edit] Trivia

  • In most scenes he is either the only character standing or the only one sitting, because of his extreme height difference; he is 6' 5".
  • When another character is standing near him, they are often on high shoes to appear taller.
  • In the Degrassi Junior High book "Exit Stage Left", Snake's real name is listed as "Mike Snakowski", but this, as with anything else occurring in the Degrassi books that did not also occur in the TV series, is not considered canonical.

[edit] See also

The Degrassi Universe
The Degrassi TV Series: The Kids of Degrassi Street - Degrassi Junior High - Degrassi High - Degrassi: The Next Generation
Out of Continuity
Degrassi Series:
Degrassi Talks - Degrassi Unscripted - Degrassi: The Next Generation Minis
Degrassi Junior High + Degrassi High Characters - Episodes - VHS and DVD Releases - School's Out (Film)
Degrassi: The Next Generation Main characters - Minor characters - Cast & crew - Episodes - Plot - Issues addressed - DVD Releases - Books - Quotes
People Degrassi Junior High & High:

Stephanie | Joey | Snake | Wheels | Mr. Raditch | Lucy | Caitlin | Spike


Degrassi: The Next Generation:
Emma | Jimmy | Terri | Ashley | Liberty | Manny | Mr. Simpson | Toby | Spinner | J.T. | Paige | Sean | Mr. Raditch | Joey | Craig | Ellie | Hazel | Christine | Caitlin | Marco | Jay | Alex | Peter | Ms. Hatzilakos | Darcy

Places List | Toronto | De Grassi Street | Degrassi Community School | Jeremiah Motors | The Dot
Music Tracklist | Themes & intros | Bands | Songs from Degrassi: The Next Generation | The N Soundtrack
Miscellaneous Canon & continuity | Index | Timeline | Chronology | Family trees | Awards & nominations