Phil Harris(1904-1995)
- Actor
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
A bandleader of the 1940s and a radio, film, and TV actor who always
seemed to imply allegiance to the former Confederate States of America.
Was a principal of long standing among the comedian
Jack Benny's radio retinue, parlaying his
popularity into his own radio series, in which his wife,
Alice Faye, co-starred.
- Awards
- 1 nomination
Known for
Credits
Actor
Music Department
Soundtrack
- 2021
- 2018
- 2018
- 2017
- 2015
- 2011–2012
- 2009
- 2009
- Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares7.6TV Series
- performer: "I Wanna Be Like You (The Monkey Song)" (uncredited)
- 2007
- 2001
- 1995
- 1994
- 1991
- 1991
- Here's Lucy6.9TV Series
- performer: "Is It True What They Say About Dixie?", "Deep in the Heart of Texas", "That's What I Like About the South", "Marie", "Ciribiribin", "Let's Dance", "Sing, Sing, Sing", "Take the 'A' Train", "One O'Clock Jump"
- 1974
Personal details
- Alternative names
- Wonga Harris
- Height
- 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
- Born
- Died
- August 11, 1995
- Rancho Mirage, California, USA(heart failure)
- SpousesAlice FayeMay 12, 1941 - August 11, 1995 (his death, 2 children)
- ChildrenJake Harris
- ParentsHarry Harris
- Relatives
- Mildred Harris(Cousin)
- Other worksRadio: Appeared on NBC Radio's "Fibber McGee and Molly 15th Anniversary Special".
- Publicity listings
Did you know
- TriviaOriginally was cast to reprise his role as the voice of Baloo in the 1990 animated TV series TaleSpin (1990). However, after one recording session, it was found that Harris, who was by then 85 years old, had aged to the point where he could no longer do the voice successfully and the role went to veteran voice actor Ed Gilbert instead.
- QuotesI can't die until the government finds a safe place to bury my liver.
- TrademarksDixieland style
- Nickname
- Curly
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