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Jonathan Winters, actor
Actor

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
Biggest hits

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.

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Career at a glance

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

  1. 1960s 7
  2. 1970s 1
  3. 1980s 10
  4. 1990s 8
  5. 2000s 3
  6. 2010s 1
  7. 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

Biggest box office hit
The Smurfs $564M worldwide
37 credits

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
  1. 2023 It’s a Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie Point (2023) movie poster It’s a Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie Point as Lennie Pike (archive footage) · Documentary
  2. 2011 The Smurfs (2011) movie poster The Smurfs Fantasy
  3. 2006 Cattle Call (2006) movie poster Cattle Call as Thomas the Studio Tour Guide · Comedy
  4. 2004 Comic Book: The Movie (2004) movie poster Comic Book: The Movie as Wally · Comedy
  5. 2000 Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big (2000) movie poster Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big as The President · Sci-Fi
  6. 1997 Santa vs. the Snowman (1997) movie poster Santa vs. the Snowman as Santa (voice) · Comedy
  7. 1995 Daisy-Head Mayzie (1995) movie poster Daisy-Head Mayzie as Dr. Eisenbart (voice) · Family
  8. 1994 Yogi the Easter Bear (1994) movie poster Yogi the Easter Bear as Ranger Mortimer (voice) · Animation
  9. 1993 Timmy’s Special Delivery: A Precious Moments Christmas (1993) movie poster Timmy’s Special Delivery: A Precious Moments Christmas as Dogs / Worker #1 (voice) · Family
  10. 1993 The Thief and the Cobbler (1993) movie poster The Thief and the Cobbler as The Thief (voice) · Fantasy
  11. 1992 Frosty Returns (1992) movie poster Frosty Returns as Narrator (Voice) · Animation
  12. 1992 Mickey’s Audition (1992) movie poster Mickey’s Audition as Cinematographer · Family
  13. 1991 The Wish That Changed Christmas (1991) movie poster The Wish That Changed Christmas as The Owl (voice) · Animation
  14. 1988 Moon Over Parador (1988) movie poster Moon Over Parador as Ralph · Comedy
  15. 1987 The Smurfs: ’Tis the Season to Be Smurfy (1987) movie poster The Smurfs: ’Tis the Season to Be Smurfy as Grandpa Smurf (voice) · Animation
  16. 1987 The Little Troll Prince (1987) movie poster The Little Troll Prince Fantasy
  17. 1987 Alice Through the Looking Glass (1987) movie poster Alice Through the Looking Glass as Tweedledee/Tweedledum · Music
  18. 1986 The Longshot (1986) movie poster The Longshot as Tyler · Comedy
  19. 1985 The Pound Puppies (1985) movie poster The Pound Puppies as Bigelow (voice) · Family
  20. 1985 Star Fairies (1985) movie poster Star Fairies as Wishing Well (voice) · Animation
  21. 1982 Hanky Panky (1982) movie poster Hanky Panky as Mr. Puckett (uncredited) · Mystery
  22. 1980 More Wild Wild West (1980) movie poster More Wild Wild West as Prof. Albert Paradine II · Adventure
  23. 1980 I Go Pogo (1980) movie poster I Go Pogo as Porky Pine / Molester Mole / Wiley Catt (voice) · Animation
  24. 1977 Halloween Hall o’ Fame (1977) movie poster Halloween Hall o’ Fame
  25. 1969 Viva Max! (1969) movie poster Viva Max! as General Billy Joe Hallson · Comedy
  26. 1967 Eight on the Lam (1967) movie poster Eight on the Lam Drama
  27. 1967 Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma’s Hung You in the Closet and I’m Feeling So Sad (1967) movie poster Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma’s Hung You in the Closet and I’m Feeling So Sad as Dad / Narrator · Comedy
  28. 1966 Penelope (1966) movie poster Penelope as Professor Klobb · Comedy
  29. 1966 The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming (1966) movie poster The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming Comedy
  30. 1965 The Loved One (1965) movie poster The Loved One as Wilbur Glenworthy / Harry Glenworthy · Comedy
  31. 1960 Shirley Temple’s Storybook: Land of Oz (1960) movie poster Shirley Temple’s Storybook: Land of Oz
1 nomination

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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Biography

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.

Works with

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).

FAQ

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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