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Who is Phil Harris? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Wonga Philip "Phil" Harris (June 24, 1904 – August 11, 1995) was an American actor, comedian, bandleader, 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 voiced 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 number one novelty hit record, "The Thing" (1950).

Quick facts about Phil Harris

  • Full name: Phil Harris
  • Born: 1904-06-24
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Comedian
  • Wikidata ID: Q596717

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Who is Phil Harris?

Wonga Philip "Phil" Harris (June 24, 1904 – August 11, 1995) was an American actor, comedian, bandleader, and musician.

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Phil Harris is United States.

When was Phil Harris born?

Phil Harris was born on 1904-06-24.

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