Jonathan Winters

American comedian, actor, artist (1925–2013)
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Jonathan Winters
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Jonathan Winters

Summary

Jonathan Winters is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dayton[2]. He was born on November 11, 1925[3]. He passed away in Montecito[4]. He died on April 11, 2013[5]. He worked as an actor[6], television actor[7], film actor[8], voice actor[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,833 views/month, #5,693 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dayton[2], Jonathan Winters…
  • Jonathan Winters passed away in Montecito[4].
  • Jonathan Winters was born on November 11, 1925[3].
  • Jonathan Winters died on April 11, 2013[5].
  • Jonathan Winters's father was Jonathan Harshman Winters[12].
  • Jonathan Winters's mother was Alice Kilgore Rodgers[13].
  • Among Jonathan Winters's spouses was Eileen Schauder[14].
  • Jonathan Winters held citizenship in United States[15].
  • English was Jonathan Winters's native language[16].
  • Jonathan Winters's professions included actor[6].
  • Jonathan Winters worked as a television actor[7].
  • Jonathan Winters's professions included film actor[8].
  • Jonathan Winters worked as a voice actor[9].
  • Jonathan Winters's professions included screenwriter[10].
  • Jonathan Winters's professions included writer[17].
  • Jonathan Winters's education included a stint at Kenyon College[18].
  • Jonathan Winters was educated at Springfield High School[19].
  • Jonathan Winters was educated at South High School[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Jonathan Winters is The Smurfs[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Jonathan Winters is The Smurfs 2[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Jonathan Winters is The Flintstones[23].
  • Jonathan Winters received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[24].
  • Jonathan Winters received the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album[25].
  • Jonathan Winters received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series[26].
  • Jonathan Winters received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dayton[2], Jonathan Winters… he was born on November 11, 1925[3]. His father was Jonathan Harshman Winters[12]. His mother was Alice Kilgore Rodgers[13]. English was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at Kenyon College[18], a college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1824[30]; Springfield High School[19], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 2008[33]; and South High School[20], a secondary school[34], in United States[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], television actor[7], film actor[8], voice actor[9], screenwriter[10], and writer[17].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Smurfs[21], a film[36], directed by Raja Gosnell[37]; The Smurfs 2[22], a film[38], directed by Raja Gosnell[39]; and The Flintstones[23], a film[40], directed by Brian Levant[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[24], a cultural prize[42], in United States[43], founded in 1998[44]; Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album[25], a class of award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1959[47]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series[26], an award for best supporting actor[48], in United States[49], founded in 1954[50]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[27], a commemorative plaque[51], in United States[52]; Grammy Award for Best Children's Music Album[53], a class of award[54], in United States[55], founded in 1992[56]; and Amateur Cartoonist Extraordinary Award[57], a class of award[58], in United States[59], founded in 1961[60].

Personal Life

Among Jonathan Winters's spouses was Eileen Schauder[14].

Death and Burial

Jonathan Winters died on April 11, 2013[5]. He died in Montecito[4].

Why It Matters

Jonathan Winters ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,833 views/month, #5,693 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

He has been cited as an influence by Robin Williams[63], a stand-up comedian[64], 1951–2014[65], of United States[66], awarded the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[67], specialised in acting[68]; Billy Crystal[69], a television actor[70], b. 1948[71], of United States[72], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[73]; Cheech Marin[74], an actor[75], b. 1946[76], of United States[77]; Bobcat Goldthwait[78], a screenwriter[79], b. 1962[80], of United States[81]; and Cheech & Chong[82], a double act[83].

FAQs

Where was Jonathan Winters born?

Jonathan Winters's place of birth was Dayton[2].

Where did Jonathan Winters die?

Jonathan Winters died in Montecito[4].

Who were Jonathan Winters's parents?

Jonathan Winters's father was Jonathan Harshman Winters[12]. Jonathan Winters's mother was Alice Kilgore Rodgers[13].

Who was Jonathan Winters married to?

Jonathan Winters's spouses include Eileen Schauder[14].

What did Jonathan Winters do for work?

Jonathan Winters worked as actor[6], television actor[7], film actor[8], voice actor[9], and screenwriter[10].

Where did Jonathan Winters go to school?

Jonathan Winters was educated at Kenyon College[18], Springfield High School[19], and South High School[20].

What awards did Jonathan Winters receive?

Honors received include Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[24], Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album[25], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series[26], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[27].

Who did Jonathan Winters influence?

Jonathan Winters has been cited as an influence by Robin Williams[63], Billy Crystal[69], Cheech Marin[74], and Bobcat Goldthwait[78].

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