Jonathan Winters

American comedian, actor, artist (1925–2013)

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Jonathan Winters was an American comedian and actor known for his improvisational comedy skills and versatile performances in film and television from the mid-20th century until his death in 2013. He matters because he was a pioneering figure in comedy who influenced the development of improvisational humor and appeared in numerous widely-watched TV shows and films.

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Instance of: human
Given name: Jonathan
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Dayton
Place of death: Montecito
Occupation: comedian
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Notable work: The Flintstones
Record label: Columbia Records
Conflict: World War II
Military branch: United States Marine Corps
Official website: www.jonathanwinters.com
Image: Jonathan-Winters 1986.JPEG
Number of children: 2

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Commons category: Jonathan Winters
date of birth: 1925-11-11
date of death: 2013-04-11
influenced by: Irwin Corey
ethnic group: English Americans
medical condition: bipolar disorder
described at URL: www.nytimes.com/2013/04/13/arts/television/jonathan-winters-comedian-dies-at-87.html
start of work period: 1953-00-00
writing language: English language
birth name: Jonathan Harshman Winters III
notable role: Papa Smurf

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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.

Beginning in 1960, Winters recorded many classic comedy albums for the Verve Records label including The Wonderful World of Jonathan Winters (1960). He also had records released every decade for over 50 years, receiving 11 Grammy nominations, including eight for Best Comedy Album, during his career. From these nominations, he won the Grammy Award for Best Album for Children for his contribution to an adaptation of The Little Prince in 1975, and the Grammy Award for Best Spoken Comedy Album for Crank(y) Calls in 1996.

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