| Jonathan Winters Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 10¼ in |
| Weight | 81 kg |
| Date of Birth | November 11, 1925 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Date of Death | April 11, 2013 |
Jonathan Winters was an American comedian, actor, author, and television host who is widely regarded as one of the finest improvisational comics ever to live. He enthralled audiences with his performances in such films as It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963), The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming (1966), Viva, Max! (1969) The Loved One (1965), Moon Over Parador (1988), The Smurfs (2011), etc. Additionally, he also featured his comedic skills on television shows such as Davis Rules (1991-1992), Mork & Mindy (1978-1982), The Jonathan Winters Show (1956-1957; 1967-1969), etc.
Born Name
Jonathan Harshman Winters III
Nick Name
Bashful Bigshots, Bill Callaway, Johnny
Age
He was born on November 11, 1925.
Died
On April 11, 2013, he passed away from natural causes in California at the age of 87 years.
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Dayton, Ohio, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Comedian, Actor, Author, Television Host
Family
- Father – Jonathan Harshman Winters II (Insurance Agent, Investment Broker)
- Mother – Alice Kilgore Rodgers
Net Worth
At the time of his death, Jonathan Winters’ net worth was $5 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Genres
Character Comedy, Improvisational Comedy
Medium
Stage, Film, Television, Painting, Literature
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 10¼ in or 178.5 cm
Weight
81 kg or 178.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Jonathan Winters had dated –
- Eileen Schauder (1948-2009) – He married Eileen Schauder on September 11, 1948. The couple was parents to a son named Jay Winters, who became a contractor, and a daughter named Lucinda Winters, who worked as a talent scout for films. The two were married for more than 60 years until Eileen’s death from breast cancer on January 11, 2009.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He had German and British Isles/English ancestry.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Cheerful smile
- Moon-shaped face
Jonathan Winters Facts
- He was the recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 1999.
- Winters and his close friend Robin Williams ad-libbed most of the dialogue between them on the sitcom, Mork & Mindy.
- He struggled with bipolar disorder and spent 8 months in the hospital in 1959 and again in 1961 to receive treatment for bipolar disorder and nervous breakdowns.
- Winters took inspiration for his famous drag character Maude Frickert from one of his aunts as well as a character actress named Maudie Prickett, who was also known as Maude Prickett.
- His career-defining role as Lennie Pike in Stanley Kramer’s cult classic comedy It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) almost wouldn’t have happened if not for his wife’s encouragement, as he was just recovering from a nervous breakdown when the offer came to him.
- His role model in comedy was Stan Laurel of the Laurel and Hardy comedic duo.
- Winters was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6290 Hollywood Blvd in 1960.
- He was often mistakenly believed to be related to the actor Shelley Winters. The reason for this confusion was that they both looked similar in build and made appearances in the 1985 film, Alice in Wonderland (1985). Lastly, Shelley’s real surname is Schriftand not Winters.
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