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Phil Harris was a singer, bandleader and conductor, born on June 24, 1904 in Indiana, United States. Death is recorded on August 11, 1995, at the age of 91. Phil Harris studied at Hume-Fogg High School. Recorded honors include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
Harris embodies the easygoing charm of old-school American entertainment. A bandleader, singer, and comic actor, he was a pioneer of radio situation comedy, first on The Jack Benny Program and then for eight years alongside his wife Alice Faye. Many know his voice without knowing his name, thanks to his joyous turn as Baloo in Disney's animated films. His star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame feels well earned. I love performers like him who carried warmth and good humor across music, radio, and film with equal ease, and his irrepressible sense of fun still comes through.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Phil Harris
- Name (Japanese)
- フィル・ハリス
- Reading
- ふぃる・はりす
- Born
- June 24, 1904 – August 11, 1995
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dragon
- Origin
- Indiana, United States
- Occupation
- singer / actor / bandleader / conductor / dub actor
2. Background
- High school
- Hume-Fogg High School
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil%20Harris
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q596717
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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 Phil Harris born?
Born June 24, 1904.
When did Phil Harris die?
Died August 11, 1995, aged 91.
Where was Phil Harris from?
Phil Harris was from Indiana, United States.
What did Phil Harris do?
Phil Harris worked as singer, actor, bandleader, conductor, dub actor.
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