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Phil Harris | |
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| Born | Wonga Philip Harris June 24, 1904 Linton, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | August 11, 1995 (aged 91) |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Cemetery, Cathedral City, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
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| Years active | 1933–1991 |
| Known for | Playing Baloo the Bear in Walt Disney's The Jungle Book |
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| Children | 3 |
Wonga Philip Harris (June 24, 1904 – August 11, 1995) was an American actor, bandleader, entertainer and singer. 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 played 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).