Jonathan Winters was an American comedian, actor, author, television host and artist, born in Dayton, Ohio, on November 11, 1925, who died on April 11, 2013. He served in the United States Marine Corps in the Pacific during World War II, then began his career after winning a talent contest and working as a disc jockey. Known for improvised characters and invented sound effects, he moved from stand-up to recorded comedy albums for Verve Records beginning in 1960, and he won Grammy Awards in 1975 and 1996. On television he appeared on The Steve Allen Show, The Garry Moore Show, Mork and Mindy and Hee Haw and hosted The Wacky World of Jonathan Winters, and in 1991 he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Davis Rules. His film work includes the 1963 comedy It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, and late in life he voiced Papa Smurf. He also wrote books, including Winters' Tales, and exhibited his paintings.
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was an American comedian, actor, author, television host and artist.
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was an American comedian, actor, author, television host and artist.
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He wrote several books including his book of short stories entitled Winters' Tales (1988).
Lead, artist
Winters also spent time painting and presenting his artwork, including silkscreens and sketches, in many gallery shows.
Lead, Emmy
In 1991, Winters won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for playing Gunny Davis in the short-lived sitcom Davis Rules.
Lead, Grammy
he won the Grammy Award for Best Album for Children for his contribution to an adaptation of The Little Prince in 1975
Lead, film
For his role as 'Lennie Pike' in the 1963 comedy film It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, he received a nomination
Lead, albums
Beginning in 1960, Winters recorded many classic comedy albums for the Verve Records label including The Wonderful World of Jonathan Winters (1960).
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Winters also appeared in hundreds of television shows and films
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"birthday": "1925-11-11"
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"deathday": "2013-04-11"
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