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Jonathan Winters
Jonathan Harshman Winters (November 11, 1925 – April 11, 2013) was an American comedian, actor, author, television host, and artist. He started his career performing as a stand-up comedian before transitioning his career to acting in film and television. He received various accolades such as two Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Winters recorded many classic comedy albums and appeared in hundreds of television shows and films, including eccentric characters on several popular shows such as The Steve Allen Show and The Wacky World of Jonathan Winters. Primarily known as a comedian, Winters was also a voicing artist, famously giving his voice to Grandpa Smurf on The Smurfs TV series. He was a pivotal figure in comedic entertainment, with a career spanning for more than six decades. However, his performances weren't merely aimed for laughs. Winters was known for his wildly unpredictable style and a seemingly bottomless reservoir of creative energy. Adept at improvising, Winters delivered rich, thoughtful lines that struck the audience with their intelligent humor.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Jonathan Harshman Winters
Born: Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: November 11, 1925
Occupations: Comedian, Actor, Author, Television Host, Artist
Years Active: 1949–2013
Children: 2
Spouses: Eileen Schauder
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Awards and Nominations Received by Jonathan Winters
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Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor)
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad WorldMovies Featuring Jonathan Winters
The Smurfs
The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming
Eight on the Lam
Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big
Comic Book: The Movie
Certifiably Jonathan
Cattle Call
Cutting Edge Comedians of the ’60s & ’70s
The Wish That Changed Christmas
Hanky Panky
More Wild Wild West
Star Fairies
The Pound Puppies
The Longshot
I Go Pogo
Alice Through the Looking Glass
The Little Troll Prince
The Smurfs: ’Tis the Season to Be Smurfy
Moon Over Parador
Hanna-Barbera’s 50th
Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to ‘It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World’
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
It’s a Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie Point
Daisy-Head Mayzie
Shirley Temple’s Storybook: Land of Oz
The Thief and the Cobbler
Santa vs. the Snowman
Mickey’s 50
Timmy’s Special Delivery: A Precious Moments Christmas
Viva Max!
Penelope
Yogi the Easter Bear
The Loved One
Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma’s Hung You in the Closet and I’m Feeling So Sad
Mickey’s Audition
Frosty Returns
Halloween Hall o’ Fame
Career Timeline
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1993
The Thief and the Cobbler
The Thief (voice)
Timmy’s Special Delivery: A Precious Moments Christmas
Dogs / Worker #1 (voice)
1991
The Wish That Changed Christmas
The Owl (voice)
Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to ‘It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World’
Self
1987
Alice Through the Looking Glass
Tweedledee/Tweedledum
The Little Troll Prince
The Smurfs: ’Tis the Season to Be Smurfy
Grandpa Smurf (voice)
1980
More Wild Wild West
Prof. Albert Paradine II
I Go Pogo
Porky Pine / Molester Mole / Wiley Catt (voice)
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