Jonathan Harris
Biography
Jonathan Harris, born Jonathan Daniel Charasuchin on November 6, 1914 in The Bronx, New York, was an American character actor who died November 3, 2002 at age 87. Over a career that spanned more than five hundred television and film appearances, he became especially known for playing the timid accountant Bradford Webster in the television adaptation of The Third Man and the scheming Dr. Zachary Smith in the 1960s science‑fiction series Lost in Space. In the later years of his work he supplied voice performances for the animated movies A Bug’s Life and Toy Story 2. Harris pursued acting from a young age; at twenty‑four he submitted a fabricated résumé and auditioned for a repertory company at the Millpond Playhouse on Long Island, New York.
Career overview
Jonathan Harris was an American character actor whose career spanned over 500 television and movie appearances, as well as voiceovers. He began his acting career at a young age, preparing a fake résumé to try out for a repertory company at the Millpond Playhouse in Long Island, New York.
Harris's acting career included a wide range of roles, with two of his most notable being in the television version of The Third Man and the science-fiction series Lost in Space. He portrayed the character Dr. Zachary Smith in the latter series. Harris's versatility as an actor allowed him to take on various roles throughout his career.
Near the end of his acting career, Harris provided voices for animated features, including A Bug's Life and Toy Story 2. His extensive body of work showcases his ability to adapt to different genres and mediums. Harris's career as a character actor spanned many years, with a total of 62 known credits.
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- The Pixar Story (2007) as Manny (voice) (archive footage)
- Hubert's Brain (2001) as The Professor (voice)
- Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (2000) as Era (voice)
- Al Lewis: Forever Grandpa (2000) as Dr. Zachary Smith (archive footage)
- Toy Story 2 (1999) as The Cleaner (voice)
- A Bug's Life (1998) as Manny (voice)
- Toonsylvania (1998)
- Lost In Space Forever (1998) as Self (also archive footage)
- The Angry Beavers (1997)
- Channel Umptee-3 (1997) as Stickley Rickets (voice)
- Superman: The Animated Series (1996) as Julian Frey (voice)
- Freakazoid! (1995) as Professor Jones (voice)
- Spider-Man (1994) as Miles Warren / The Professor (voice)
- Problem Child (1993) as (voice)
- Darkwing Duck (1991) as Phineas Sharp (voice)
- The Adventures of Don Coyote and Sancho Panda (1990)
- Happily Ever After (1989) as Sunflower (voice)
- Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light (1987)
- Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night (1987) as Grumblebee (voice)
- Witches, Warlocks & Wizards (1986) as Host
- Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer (1985) as Count Blogg (voice)
- $weepstake$ (1979) as Granger
- Battlestar Galactica (1978) as Lucifer (voice) (uncredited)
- Battlestar Galactica (1978) as Lucifer
- Battlestar Galactica (1978) as Lucifer (voice)
- Vega$ (1978)
- Last of the Good Guys (1978) as Dr. Cropotkin
- Escapade (1978) as Oz (uncredited) (voice)
- Space Academy (1977)
- Monster Squad (1976) as The Astrologer
- Ark II (1976) as Fagon
- My Favorite Martians (1973) as Uncle Martin (voice)
- Lost in Space (1973) as Dr. Zachary Smith (voice)
- Sanford and Son (1972)
- Funny Face (1971)
- Once Upon a Dead Man (1971) as Mr. Wortzel
- Night Gallery (1970) as Prof. Nicholas Porteus
- Love, American Style (1969) as Hollister
- Love, American Style (1969) as Mr. Benjamin
- Land of the Giants (1968) as Mr. Piper
- Lancer (1968)
- The Three Musketeers (1968) as Athos
- The Three Musketeers (1968)
- Get Smart (1965) as The Ambassador
- Lost in Space (1965) as Dr. Zachary Smith
- Bewitched (1964)
- The Rogues (1964) as Paul Duval
- The Bill Dana Show (1963)
- Outlaws (1960)
- Bonanza (1959) as Charles Dickens
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as George Alfred
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Doctor
- The Third Man (1959)
- The Big Fisherman (1959) as Lysias
- Catch Me If You Can! (1959) as Lindström
- Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958) as Lord Karsch
- Zorro (1957)
- Telephone Time (1956)
- Climax! (1954) as Fritz Weiser
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Hong Kong Sam
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Favier
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Fouresh
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Trapollini
- The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952) as Farnsworth
- Omnibus (1952)
- Omnibus (1952) as Courcelles
- Omnibus (1952) as Matey
- Botany Bay (1952) as Tom Oakly
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Legendre
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Exton
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Popeau
- Lights Out (1949)
- Studio One (1948) as Mr. Dickinson
- Studio One (1948) as Master of Ceremonies
- Studio One (1948) as Dr. Wetheril
- Studio One (1948) as Lord James O'Brien