Jonathan Winters: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 37
- on screen
- 1960–2023
- box office
- $586M
- nomination
- 1
- Born
- November 11, 1925
- Birthplace
- Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
- Full name
- Jonathan Harshman Winters
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Comedian, Actor, Author, Television Host, Artist
- Years active
- 1949–2013
- Spouses
- Eileen Schauder
- Children
- 2
The Best Jonathan Winters Movies
The films of Jonathan Winters that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The Smurfs (2011) leads with $564M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
Jonathan Winters's Career in Numbers
Jonathan Winters's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jonathan Winters works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Shirley Temple’s Storybook: Land of Oz (1960) to It’s a Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie Point (2023), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Jonathan Winters Movies by Decade
- 1960s 7
- 1970s 1
- 1980s 10
- 1990s 8
- 2000s 3
- 2010s 1
- 2020s 1
The 1980s were Jonathan Winters's busiest decade, with 10 films.
Jonathan Winters Movies by Genre
- Comedy 10
- Animation 6
- Family 4
- Fantasy 3
- Documentary 1
- Sci-Fi 1
- Music 1
- Mystery 1
- Adventure 1
- Drama 1
Comedy is the genre Jonathan Winters has worked in most, with 10 films, ahead of animation (6).
Jonathan Winters Career Milestones
- First film
- Shirley Temple’s Storybook: Land of Oz 1960
- Biggest box office hit
- The Smurfs $564M worldwide
- Newest film
- It’s a Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie Point 2023
Jonathan Winters Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Jonathan Winters is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Jonathan Winters Movies as an Actor
31- 2023
It’s a Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie Point as Lennie Pike (archive footage) · Documentary - 2011
The Smurfs Fantasy Worldwide box office: $564M - 2006
Cattle Call as Thomas the Studio Tour Guide · Comedy - 2004
Comic Book: The Movie as Wally · Comedy - 2000
Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big as The President · Sci-Fi - 1997
Santa vs. the Snowman as Santa (voice) · Comedy - 1995
Daisy-Head Mayzie as Dr. Eisenbart (voice) · Family - 1994
Yogi the Easter Bear as Ranger Mortimer (voice) · Animation - 1993
Timmy’s Special Delivery: A Precious Moments Christmas as Dogs / Worker #1 (voice) · Family - 1993
The Thief and the Cobbler as The Thief (voice) · Fantasy Worldwide box office: $669K - 1992
Frosty Returns as Narrator (Voice) · Animation - 1992
Mickey’s Audition as Cinematographer · Family - 1991
The Wish That Changed Christmas as The Owl (voice) · Animation - 1988
Moon Over Parador as Ralph · Comedy Worldwide box office: $11.4M - 1987
The Smurfs: ’Tis the Season to Be Smurfy as Grandpa Smurf (voice) · Animation - 1987
The Little Troll Prince Fantasy - 1987
Alice Through the Looking Glass as Tweedledee/Tweedledum · Music - 1986
The Longshot as Tyler · Comedy - 1985
The Pound Puppies as Bigelow (voice) · Family - 1985
Star Fairies as Wishing Well (voice) · Animation - 1982
Hanky Panky as Mr. Puckett (uncredited) · Mystery Worldwide box office: $9.82M - 1980
More Wild Wild West as Prof. Albert Paradine II · Adventure - 1980
I Go Pogo as Porky Pine / Molester Mole / Wiley Catt (voice) · Animation - 1977
Halloween Hall o’ Fame - 1969
Viva Max! as General Billy Joe Hallson · Comedy - 1967
Eight on the Lam Drama - 1967
Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma’s Hung You in the Closet and I’m Feeling So Sad as Dad / Narrator · Comedy - 1966
Penelope as Professor Klobb · Comedy - 1966
The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming Comedy - 1965
The Loved One as Wilbur Glenworthy / Harry Glenworthy · Comedy - 1960
Shirley Temple’s Storybook: Land of Oz
Jonathan Winters in Documentaries & Specials
6- 2007
Cutting Edge Comedians of the ’60s & ’70s as Self (archive footage) · Comedy - 2007
Certifiably Jonathan as Self · Documentary - 1991
Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to ‘It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World’ as Self · Comedy - 1989
Hanna-Barbera’s 50th as Self · Fantasy - 1988
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC as Self · Comedy - 1978
Mickey’s 50 as Self · Family
Jonathan Winters: Awards & Nominations
1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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21st Golden Globe Awards- Jonathan Winters: Nominated Best Actor – Comedy or Musical It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Who Is Jonathan Winters?
Jonathan Winters was born in Dayton, Ohio, U.S. in 1925. Credited on films since 1960, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
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.
Who Jonathan Winters Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Jonathan Winters shares the most films with. Milton Berle comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Frank Welker (4).
Jonathan Winters: Questions & Answers
How many movies Jonathan Winters has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Jonathan Winters been in?
Jonathan Winters is credited on 37 films, from 1960 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Jonathan Winters's highest-grossing movie?
The Smurfs (2011) is Jonathan Winters's biggest box office hit, with $564M worldwide, ahead of Moon Over Parador (1988) ($11.4M). Across every film with box office figures, Jonathan Winters's movies have made $586M.
Jonathan Winters's biggest hits Has Jonathan Winters won an Oscar?
Jonathan Winters has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Jonathan Winters has 0 wins from 1 nomination.
What is Jonathan Winters's newest movie?
The most recent film on Jonathan Winters's filmography is It’s a Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie Point (2023), in the role of Lennie Pike (archive footage).
Who does Jonathan Winters work with most often?
Jonathan Winters shares the most films with Milton Berle (4 films), Frank Welker (4 films) and Mel Brooks (3 films).
The Best Jonathan Winters Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 37 credits.
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