Phil Harris
Biography
Wonga Phillip Phil Harris was an American singer, songwriter, jazz musician, actor, and comedian born on June 24, 1904, in Linton, Indiana, United States. He passed away on August 11, 1995, at the age of 91. Throughout his career, Harris was known for his work in acting, accumulating fifty-five known credits according to the Movie Database. Although he achieved success as an orchestra leader, he is remembered today for his vocal recordings and his voice work in animation. Later in his career, he became particularly famous for voicing bears, notably playing Baloo in Disney's The Jungle Book and Little John in Disney's Robin Hood.
Career overview
Wonga Phillip Phil Harris was an American singer, songwriter, jazz musician, actor, and comedian born on June 24, 1904, in Linton, Indiana, USA. Throughout a career encompassing fifty-five known acting credits recorded on the Movie Database, Harris established success as an orchestra leader and became widely known for his vocal recordings.
Later in his career, Harris achieved prominent fame for his voice work in animation, most notably voicing bear characters. His most famous roles in animation include Baloo in the Disney film The Jungle Book and Little John in the Disney film Robin Hood.
Harris passed away on August 11, 1995, at the age of ninety-one. His legacy on screen is preserved through his extensive media contributions across film and television, maintaining his recognition as a versatile entertainer, musician, and voice actor.
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Full Filmography
57 titles- What Would You Rather?: Decide to Survive (2026) Executive Producer
- Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- Tim Conway: Timeless Comedy (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- Rock-A-Doodle (1991) as Narrator / Patou (voice)
- NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney (1978) as Self
- The Love Boat (1977) as Harvey Cronkle
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Robin Hood (1973) as Little John - A Bear (voice)
- Once Upon a Tour (1972)
- The Pearl Bailey Show (1971) as Self
- The Gatling Gun (1971) as Luke Boland
- The Aristocats (1970) as O'Malley (voice)
- Here's Lucy (1968) as Phil Harris
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self (uncredited)
- Mitzi (1968) as Self
- The Dean Martin Christmas Show (1968) as Self (uncredited)
- The Jungle Book (1967) as Baloo the Bear (voice)
- The Cool Ones (1967) as MacElwaine
- ABC Stage 67 (1966)
- F Troop (1965) as Flaming Arrow
- The Bing Crosby Show (1964)
- The Patsy (1964) as Chic Wymore
- Burke's Law (1963) as Rip Farley
- Burke's Law (1963) as Gus Watt
- The Wheeler Dealers (1963) as Ray Jay Fox
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Lucy Show (1962) as Phil Stanley
- Ben Casey (1961)
- Kraft Music Hall (1958) as Self
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - Singer
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - Guest
- Good-bye, My Lady (1956) as A. H. 'Cash' Evans
- Anything Goes (1956) as Steve Blair
- Saturday Spectacular: Manhattan Tower (1956) as Billy
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Bellhop
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Self / Baloo (voice) (archive footage)
- The George Gobel Show (1954) as Self
- The High and the Mighty (1954) as Ed Joseph
- The Red Skelton Show (1951) as Guest
- The Wild Blue Yonder (1951) as Sgt. Hank Stack
- Starlift (1951) as Phil Harris
- The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self
- The Bob Hope Show (1950) as Self
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Phil Harris
- Texas Tom (1950) as Tom (singing voice)
- Wabash Avenue (1950) as Mike Stanley
- Is Everybody Listening? (1947) as Phil Harris - Jack Benny Radio Program
- I Love a Bandleader (1945) as Phil Burton
- Buck Benny Rides Again (1940) as Phil Harris
- Dreaming Out Loud (1940) as Peter Atkinson
- Man About Town (1939) as Ted Nash
- Turn Off the Moon (1937) as Himself
- Harris in the Spring (1937) as Phil Harris
- Double or Nothing (1936)
- Melody Cruise (1933) as Alan Chandler
- So This Is Harris! (1933) as Phil Harris
- Why Be Good? (1929) as Drummer in Band at The Boiler (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Phil Harris best known for?
Phil Harris is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including What Would You Rather: Decide to Survive? (2026), Rock-A-Doodle (1991), The Love Boat (1977), Dinah! (1974).
When and where was Phil Harris born?
Phil Harris was born on June 24, 1904 in Linton, Indiana, USA. They passed away on August 11, 1995.
How many credits does Phil Harris have?
Phil Harris has accumulated over 57 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1929 to 2026.
What is Phil Harris's background in cinema and television?
Wonga Phillip Phil Harris was an American singer, songwriter, jazz musician, actor, and comedian born on June 24, 1904, in Linton, Indiana, United States. He passed away on August 11, 1995, at the age of 91. Throughout his career, Harris was known for his work in acting, accumulating fifty-five known credits according ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Self / Baloo (voice) (archive footage) — aged about 50
- Good-bye, My Lady (1956) as A. H. 'Cash' Evans — aged about 52
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Bellhop — aged about 51
- The George Gobel Show (1954) as Self — aged about 50
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Phil Harris — aged about 46
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 58
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