Jonathan Brandis
Biography
Jonathan Brandis was an American actor. He began his career as a child model, transitioning to acting in commercials and television and film roles. At the age of 17, he landed the role of Lucas Wolenczak on the NBC series seaQuest DSV. He also appeared in various films, including The Neverending Story II, It, Sidekicks, Outside Providence, and Hart's War. Additionally, he voiced the role of Mozenrath on a Disney animated series. Brandis was born on April 13, 1976, in Danbury, Connecticut, and passed away on November 12, 2003. He is known for his work in the entertainment industry, with a total of 48 known credits.
Career overview
Jonathan Brandis began his career as a child model before transitioning to acting in commercials and television and film roles. At the age of 17, he landed a notable role as Lucas Wolenczak on the NBC series seaQuest DSV, which gained popularity among teenage female viewers and established him as a teenage heartthrob. He regularly appeared in teen magazines during this time.
Brandis also appeared in several notable films, including The Neverending Story II as Bastian Bux, It as Bill Denbrough, Sidekicks as Barry Gabrewski, Outside Providence as Mousy, and Hart's War as Pvt. Lewis P. Wakely. Additionally, he voiced the role of Mozenrath on the Disney animated series.
Throughout his acting career, Jonathan Brandis accumulated a total of 48 known credits. His work spanned multiple mediums, including television and film, and he established himself as a versatile actor in a variety of roles.
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- kid 90 (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Boulevard of Broken Dreams (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- Bad Girls from Valley High (2005) as Drew
- Puerto Vallarta Squeeze (2004) as Neil Weatherford
- 111 Gramercy Park (2003) as Will Karnegian
- Between The Sheets (2003) as Robert Avocado
- Hart's War (2002) as Pvt. Lewis P. Wakely
- The Year That Trembled (2002) as Casey Pedersen
- Ride with the Devil (1999) as Cave Wyatt
- Outside Providence (1999) as Mousy
- Two Came Back (1997) as Jason
- Fall into Darkness (1996) as Chad Lear
- Her Last Chance (1996) as Preston Altherton
- Born Free: A New Adventure (1996) as Randolph 'Rand' Thompson
- Aladdin (1994) as Mozenrath (voice)
- Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects (1994) as Self - Host
- Good King Wenceslas (1994) as Prince Wenceslas
- seaQuest DSV (1993) as Lucas Wolenczak
- seaQuest DSV (1993) Writer
- Saved by the Bell: The College Years (1993) as Jonathan Brandis
- SeaQuest DSV (1993) as Lucas Wolenczak
- Crossroads (1992)
- Ladybugs (1992) as Matthew / Martha
- Sidekicks (1992) as Barry Gabrewski
- Pros and Cons (1991) as Danny
- Our Shining Moment (1991) as Michael 'Scooter' McGuire
- Blossom (1990)
- It (1990) as Bill Denbrough - Age 12
- The Flash (1990) as Terry Cohan
- Gabriel's Fire (1990) as Matthew Fixx
- The Earth Day Special (1990) as Self
- The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1990) as Bastian Bux
- Ghost Dad (1990) as Additional Voices (Voice)
- Alien Nation (1989) as Andron
- Pet Sematary (1989) as adr loop group (voice)
- Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story (1989) as Lance Reventlow (age 11)
- Stepfather 2 (1989) as Todd Grayland
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Steve
- Oliver & Company (1988) as Additional Voice (voice)
- The Munsters Today (1988) as Matt Glover
- Mystery Magical Special (1988) as Jonathan
- The Wrong Guys (1988) as Kid Tim
- Home Free (1988) as Vladimir D'Lugash
- Full House (1987) as Michael Monford
- L.A. Law (1986) as Kevin Talbot
- The Real Ghostbusters (1986) as Lee Meredith / Kid (voice)
- Sledge Hammer! (1986) as Young Sledge
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Kevin Bryce
- Kate & Allie (1984)