Jonathan Winters

Jonathan Winters

1925-11-11 Dayton, Ohio, USA 70 Credits

Biography

Jonathan Harshman Winters III (November 11, 1925 – April 11, 2013) was an American comedian, actor, author, television host, and artist. He started performing as a stand up comedian before transitioning his career to acting in film and television. Winters received numerous accolades including two Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, as well as a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960, the American Academy of Achievement in 1973, and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 1999.

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It's a Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie Point

It's a Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie Point

2023

as Lennie Pike (archive footage)

Acting

Worlds collide in this unconventional essay film, when filmmaker, film historian, and archivist Daniel Kremer seamlessly edits Michelangelo Antonioni'...

The Smurfs 2

The Smurfs 2

2013

as Papa Smurf (voice)

5.7
Acting

The evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties that he hopes will let him harness the all-powerful...

The Smurfs

The Smurfs

2011

as Papa Smurf (voice)

5.8
Acting

When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world and into ours -- in fact, smack d...

Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

2007

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

In the late 1950s, a fresh, unconventional style of standup comedy emerged in sharp contrast to the standard "Take my wife, please" approach. It tackl...

Certifiably Jonathan

Certifiably Jonathan

2007

as Self

4.0
Acting

A famous comedian and artist wants to display his work at an art museum. Just when he thinks he's lost his touch, a series of famous comedians drop by...

Cattle Call

Cattle Call

2006

as Thomas the Studio Tour Guide

4.1
Acting

A guy starts a fake casting agency in hopes that he will meet his soul mate.

Jonathan Winters: Rare & Riotous

Jonathan Winters: Rare & Riotous

2005

Acting

Offbeat comedic genius Jonathan Winters paved the way for other unhinged comedians such as Robin Williams and Steve Martin, and this rare collection s...

Los Angeles Plays Itself

Los Angeles Plays Itself

2004

as Wilbur Glenworthy in The Loved Ones (archive footage)

7.6
Acting

From its distinctive neighborhoods to its architectural homes, Los Angeles has been the backdrop to countless movies. In this dazzling work, Andersen ...

Comic Book: The Movie

Comic Book: The Movie

2004

as Wally

5.8
Acting

Hugh Hefner, Stan Lee, Mark Hamill and Kevin Smith journey into the world of comic book fandom! Documentary filmmaker Donald Swan heads to the world's...

Jack Paar: Smart Television

Jack Paar: Smart Television

2003

as Self

Acting

PBS documentary examining the work of Jack Paar.

Swing

Swing

2003

as Uncle Bill

Acting

Anthony is caught between dreams of being a musician and pleasing his father and fiance. Encouraged by his great uncle, Anthony finds inspiration from...

Santa vs. the Snowman

Santa vs. the Snowman

2002

as Santa (voice)

7.2
Acting

A lonely snowman finds Santa's workshop. But when he sets off the perimeter alarms and is chased away, he wonders why he couldn't be Santa and get all...

The 1st 13th Annual Fancy Anvil Awards Show Program Special: Live in Stereo

2002

as Self

10.0
Acting

Cartoon Network holds an awards show awarding cartoon excellence.

Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big

Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big

2000

as The President

Acting

Edwurd Fudwupper spends all his time cooking up big fibs. But one day, he tells such a humdinger that the army, the air force and the dog catcher are ...

The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle

The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle

2000

as Whoppa Chopper Pilot / Ohio Cop with Bullhorn / Jeb

4.2
Acting

Rocky and Bullwinkle have been living off the finances made from the reruns of their cartoon show. Boris and Natasha somehow manage to crossover into ...

Jonathan Winters: On the Loose

Jonathan Winters: On the Loose

2000

as Himself

Acting

A comic mastermind who influenced generations of comedians, Jonathan Winters has been making audiences laugh for nearly half a century. This retrospec...

Funny Is Money

Funny Is Money

1999

as Self

Acting

Showtime's "In the 20th Century" is a millennium-related strand of feature-length documentaries in which famous directors take on major subjects of th...

The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

1998

as Self - Roaster (archive footage)

5.0
Acting

Video series spotlighting memorable moments and roasts hosted by Dean Martin. "Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts" were periodic specials aired in the 1970s...

Daisy-Head Mayzie

Daisy-Head Mayzie

1995

as Dr. Eisenbart (voice)

5.0
Acting

Daisy-Head Mayzie wakes up one morning to find a daisy has sprouted from the top of her head. Facing her classmates' taunts and her parents' dismay, M...

The Bears Who Saved Christmas: Christopher & Holly

The Bears Who Saved Christmas: Christopher & Holly

1994

as Charlie Compass (voice)

5.3
Acting

Two teddy bears attempt to save Christmas for two children when their human family becomes stranded in an abandoned cabin over Christmas.

The Shadow

The Shadow

1994

as Wainwright Barth

6.1
Acting

Based on the 1930s comic strip, The Shadow is put up against his archenemy Shiwan Khan, who plans to take over the world by holding a city to ransom u...

The Flintstones

The Flintstones

1994

as Gobo The Grizzled Man

5.4
Acting

Modern Stone Age family the Flintstones hit the big screen in this live-action version of the classic cartoon. Fred helps Barney adopt a child. Barney...

Yogi the Easter Bear

Yogi the Easter Bear

1994

as Ranger Mortimer (voice)

6.7
Acting

Ranger Smith arranges a truckload of candy for the Park’s Easter celebaration, and Yogi helps himself to the entire truck. To fix things, Boo Boo and ...

Timmy's Special Delivery: A Precious Moments Christmas

Timmy's Special Delivery: A Precious Moments Christmas

1993

as Dogs / Worker #1 (voice)

2.0
Acting

An angel named Timmy with help of a dog and mouse tries to give a less fortunate Boy and Girl A Teddy bear and doll for Christmas.

The Thief and the Cobbler

The Thief and the Cobbler

1993

as The Thief (voice)

7.1
Acting

It is written among the limitless constellations of the celestial heavens, and in the depths of the emerald seas, and upon every grain of sand in the...

Gone Fish'n

Gone Fish'n

1993

Acting

Jonathan Winters takes a trip to the Missouri Ozarks and encounters several characters who bear a striking resemblance to him.

Frosty Returns

Frosty Returns

1992

as Narrator (Voice)

5.6
Acting

Mr. Twitchell, a greedy old businessman, has invented Summer Wheeze: a spray that instantly removes snow and slush! Now Holly has to keep Frosty from ...

Mickey's Audition

1992

as Cinematographer

4.0
Acting

A five-minute film for The Disney-MGM Studios combining live-action and animation. Mickey Mouse recalls his first big audition and subsequent filmmaki...

Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation

Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation

1992

as Wade Pig / Superman (voice)

6.7
Acting

Term-time ends at Acme Looniversity and the Tiny Toon characters look forward to a summer filled with fun. Buster and Babs Bunny turn a water fight in...

The Wish That Changed Christmas

The Wish That Changed Christmas

1991

as The Owl (voice)

7.2
Acting

Ivy, an orphan wants a grandmother and a doll for Christmas. She mistakes a sign greeting her into a town, she jumps off a bus and shouts, "It's me, I...

Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World'

Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World'

1991

as Self

Acting

A star-studded documentary and tribute to the classic comedy, It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World.

Rabbit Ears - Paul Bunyan

1990

as Narrator (voice)

Acting

Big as a mountain and strong as a grizzly bear, Paul Bunyan was the greatest lumberjack to swagger through the North American forests. All the larger-...

Hanna-Barbera's 50th

Hanna-Barbera's 50th

1989

as Self

9.2
Acting

The special is hosted by Tony Danza and Annie Potts celebrating 50 years of William Hanna and Joseph Barbera's partnership in animation. This is the f...

Tim Conway's Comedy Review: 'Scue Me!

Tim Conway's Comedy Review: 'Scue Me!

1989

as Self

Acting

Tim portrays a wacky ensemble of crazy characters, including Daryl Dorf, the weightlifting champion of the world, and Judy Childs, the eccentric gourm...

Moon Over Parador

Moon Over Parador

1988

as Ralph

5.8
Acting

Little known actor, Jack Noah, is working on location in the dictatorship of Parador at the time the dictator dies. The dictator's right hand man, Rob...

Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC

Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC

1988

as Self

6.0
Acting

Stars celebrate Bob Hope's 50 years with NBC.

The Smurfs: 'Tis the Season to Be Smurfy

The Smurfs: 'Tis the Season to Be Smurfy

1987

as Grandpa Smurf (voice)

6.8
Acting

The Smurfs set out to help out an elderly human couple.

The Little Troll Prince

The Little Troll Prince

1987

7.0
Acting

A little troll prince escapes his kingdom, perched atop a tall mountain in Norway, for the human world, where a family teaches him the true meaning of...

Jonathan Winters: On the Ledge

1987

as Self

1.0
Acting

From an uproarious news spoof to a luncheonette that specializes in some sandwiches, Jonathan Winters and his wild bunch wreak comedy havoc in this wa...

Alice Through the Looking Glass

Alice Through the Looking Glass

1987

as Tweedledee/Tweedledum

5.6
Acting

Young Alice returns to Wonderland and is on her way to be crowned Queen, but she must dare to cross Chessland first. On her exciting journey, she enco...

Say Yes

Say Yes

1986

as W.D. Westmoreland

Acting

A wealthy man leaves all his money to his grandson on the condition that he marries within 24 hours. If not the money will go to the boy's father...

King Kong! The Living Legend

1986

as Self

Acting

Documentary special to promote the release of King Kong Lives, the grand opening of the King Kong attraction at Universal theme park, as well as a loo...

TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines

TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines

1986

as Self

Acting

A compilation film of stand up performances and comedy routines featuring some of the biggest stars in the early years of television. This film was di...

The Longshot

The Longshot

1986

as Tyler

4.7
Acting

Four losers borrow money from gangsters to bet on a "sure thing", but lose. The gangsters go after them to get their money.

The All New NFL Football Follies

The All New NFL Football Follies

1986

as Self

Acting

This collection of football follies comes from Sports Illustrated and was a subscription bonus for signing up to the magazine.

The Pound Puppies

The Pound Puppies

1985

as Bigelow (voice)

2.0
Acting

A female dog from a wealthy family named Violet Vanderfeller is picked up and taken to the city pound, where she meets the gang and discovers their mi...

Star Fairies

Star Fairies

1985

as Wishing Well (voice)

8.6
Acting

A princess star fairy named Sparkle lives up in the clouds in Castle WishStar. Her job is to grant wishes to children when they wish upon a star. But ...

E. Nick: A Legend in His Own Mind

1984

as Emerson Foosnagel III

1.0
Acting

A comic spoof of adult magazines and video shows.

Suzanne Somers... And 10,000 G.I.s

Suzanne Somers... And 10,000 G.I.s

1983

as Self

Acting

A variety special starring Suzanne Somers as she entertains Army and Air Force personnel at Ramstein Air Base in Kaiserslautern, West Germany.

Hanky Panky

Hanky Panky

1982

as Mr. Puckett (uncredited)

5.3
Acting

Naïve Michael Jordon is drawn into a web of government secrets when a girl carrying a mysterious package gets into a taxi with him. When she's later m...

More Wild Wild West

More Wild Wild West

1980

as Prof. Albert Paradine II

5.8
Acting

Robert Conrad and Ross Martin reprise their roles as Secret Service agents of the 1890s.

I Go Pogo

I Go Pogo

1980

as Porky Pine / Molester Mole / Wiley Catt (voice)

1.5
Acting

Pogo Possum is finagled into running for President of the United States in this stop motion animated film.

The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh

The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh

1979

as H.S. / Harvey Tilson

5.6
Acting

The Pittsburgh basketball team is hopeless. Maybe with the aid of an astrologer, and some new astrologically compatible players, they can become winne...

Mickey's 50

Mickey's 50

1978

as Self

Acting

"Mickey's 50" is a 90-minute special that aired on The Wonderful World of Disney on November 19, 1978. The special was made to commemorate the 50th bi...

Yabba Dabba Doo! The Happy World of Hanna-Barbera

1977

as Self

Acting

Celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Hanna-Barbera partnership.

Halloween Hall o' Fame

Halloween Hall o' Fame

1977

Acting

Jonathan Winters stars as a night watchman working late at Walt Disney Studios on Halloween night. He is accompanied by his dog, Peanuts. The night wa...

Dean Martin's Red Hot Scandals of 1926

1976

as Al Capone

Acting

Dean Martin, Dom DeLuise and Georgia Engel celebrating the events, and fads of the 1920's in a humorous, music hall manner.

The Special London Bridge Special

1972

as English Tour Guide / Tourist #1 / Little Boy Tourist / Texas Tourist

Acting

In 1972, the Arizona State Park bought the London Bridge. Tom Jones (as himself) is magically transported to the bridge's new location where he, befud...

Festival at Ford's

1971

as Self

Acting

NBC tops off an evening of specials with the second annual musical-variety hour originating at historic Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C. Bob Hope is...

The Grand Opening of Walt Disney World

The Grand Opening of Walt Disney World

1971

as Self

7.0
Acting

A celebrity-filled look at the opening festivities for Walt Disney World in Florida.

Viva Max!

Viva Max!

1969

as General Billy Joe Hallson

5.5
Acting

In order to prove his greatness to his unimpressed girlfriend, Mexican general Max takes a group of men across the border and recaptures the Alamo - i...

Now You See It, Now You Don't

Now You See It, Now You Don't

1968

as Jeremiah 'Jerry' Klay

Acting

A bumbling art expert, hired by an insurance company to protect a Rembrandt on loan from the Louvre, schemes to steal it.

Eight on the Lam

Eight on the Lam

1967

as Sgt. Jasper Lynch / Jasper's Mother

4.9
Acting

Bank teller and widower with seven kids, Bob Hope finds $10,000 in a parking lot.

Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feeling So Sad

Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feeling So Sad

1967

as Dad / Narrator

4.7
Acting

A woman brings her son and husband to a tropical vacation spot for a little rest and relaxation. The only problem is that the husband has been dead fo...

Penelope

Penelope

1966

as Professor Klobb

5.6
Acting

When Penelope gets married to banker James Elcott, she finds him too preoccupied with work to pay much attention to her, so she robs his bank in disgu...

Murder at N.B.C.

1966

Acting

A comedy classic whodunit with an amazing comedic ensemble group. An hour comedy special in which Bob Hope plays a mad scientist who invents a nuclear...

The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming!

The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming!

1966

as Norman Jones

6.4
Acting

When a Soviet submarine gets stuck on a sandbar off the coast of a New England island, its commander orders his second-in-command, Lieutenant Rozanov,...

The Loved One

The Loved One

1965

as Wilbur Glenworthy / Harry Glenworthy

6.3
Acting

Newly arrived in Hollywood from England, Dennis Barlow finds he has to arrange his uncle's interment at the highly-organised and very profitable Whisp...

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

1963

as Lennie Pike

7.0
Acting

A group of strangers come across a man dying after a car crash who proceeds to tell them about the $350,000 he buried in California. What follows is t...

From Rugs to Riches

From Rugs to Riches

1956

Acting

In this training film for Caprolan nylon rugs, the great Jonathan Winters shows sales-folks how to do their job better. How, indeed, to go FROM RUGS T...