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Jonathan Harris was born on November 6, 1914 in The Bronx, New York, United States and was credited as a voice actor, poet and stage actor. Jonathan Harris died on November 3, 2002 at the age of 87. Schooling on record includes James Monroe High School and Fordham University.
My Take
Jonathan Harris is a name every fan of classic American television should honor. Born in the Bronx and a Fordham graduate, he logged more than 500 film and television appearances across a long, dedicated career. To me his masterpiece will always be Dr. Zachary Smith on Lost in Space, a fussy, cowardly villain he played with such delicious theatricality that he practically stole the show. Later he lent his distinctive voice to beloved animated characters, proving his range. A poet as well as a performer, he stayed devoted to his craft until his death in 2002. I applaud him wholeheartedly.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jonathan Harris
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョナサン・ハリス
- Reading
- じょなさん・はりす
- Born
- November 6, 1914 – November 3, 2002
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Tiger
- Origin
- The Bronx, New York, United States
- Occupation
- voice actor / poet / stage actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- High school
- James Monroe High School
- University
- Fordham University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jonathan Harris born?
Born November 6, 1914.
When did Jonathan Harris die?
Died November 3, 2002, aged 87.
Where was Jonathan Harris from?
Jonathan Harris was from The Bronx, New York, United States.
What did Jonathan Harris do?
Jonathan Harris worked as voice actor, poet, stage actor, film actor, television actor.
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