Phil Harris
(1904-1995)
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Wonga Philip Harris (June 24, 1904 – August 11, 1995) was an American bandleader, comedian, actor, singer, and musician. He was an orchestra leader and a pioneer in radio situation comedy, first with The Jack Benny Program, then in The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show in which he co-starred with his wife, singer-actress Alice Faye, for eight years. Harris is also noted for his voice acting in animated films. As a voice actor, he played Baloo in The Jungle Book (1967), Thomas O'Malley in The Aristocats (1970), Little John in Robin Hood (1973), and Patou in Rock-a-Doodle (1991). As a singer, he recorded a #1 novelty hit record, "The Thing" (1950).
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Wonga Philip Harris 24 June 1904 Linton, Indiana
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11 August 1995 (aged 91) Palm Springs, California
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| Zodiac | Cancer |
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