Phil Harris

Bandleader, vocalist, actor

Died when: 91 years 48 days (1093 months)
Star Sign: Cancer

 

Wonga Philip Harris (June 24, 1904 – August 11, 1995) was an American musician, actor and comedian.He was an orchestra leader and a pioneer in radio situation comedy, first with The Jack Benny Program, then in The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show in which he co-starred with his wife, singer-actress Alice Faye, for eight years.

Harris is also noted for his voice acting in animated films.As a voice actor, he played Baloo in The Jungle Book (1967), Thomas O'Malley in The Aristocats (1970), Little John in Robin Hood (1973), and Patou in Rock-a-Doodle (1991).

As a singer, he recorded a #1 novelty hit record, "The Thing" (1950).

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