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Jonathan Brandis

Actor / Screenwriter / Film Director / Film Producer / Model (person) | * 04/13/1976 († 27, 11/12/2003) | Danbury, Connecticut (United States of America (USA))
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Jonathan Gregory Brandis (April 13, 1976 – November 12, 2003) was an American actor. Beginning his career as a child model, Brandis moved on to acting in commercials and subsequently won television and film roles. Brandis made his acting debut in 1982 as Kevin Buchanan on the soap opera One Life to Live. In 1990, he portrayed Bill Denbrough in the television miniseries It, and starred as Bastian Bux in The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter. In 1993, at the age of 17, he was cast in the role of teen prodigy Lucas Wolenczak on the NBC series seaQuest DSV. The character was popular among teenage viewers, and Brandis regularly appeared in teen magazines. He died by suicide in 2003. ()
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Jonathan Gregory Brandiswas an American actor, director, and screenwriter. Beginning his career as a child model, Brandis moved on to acting in commercials and subsequently won television and film roles. At the age of 17, he landed the role ofLucas Wolenczak, a teen prodigy on theNBCseriesseaQuest DSV. The character was popular among teenage female viewers, and Brandis regularly appeared in teen magazines. In November 2003, Brandis died of injuries he sustained after hanging himself at the age of 27.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Comedies | Kids & Family

Known for these Movies & Shows

Once again, Bastian is transported to the world of Fantasia which he recently managed to save from destruction. However, the land is now being destroyed by an evil sorceress, Xayide, so he must join u ...

The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter

PG

1990 | 2.9/5 | 1h 29min
Drama, Kids & Family, Fantasy, Adventure
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To climb the corporate ladder to success, a guy agrees to coach the company's all girl soccer team with the help of his secret weapon: his fiancee's son. ...

Ladybugs

PG-13

1992 | 2.9/5 | 1h 30min
Comedy, Kids & Family
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It, de Stephen King

PG-13

1990 | 3h
Horror
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In the early 21st century, mankind has colonized the oceans. The United Earth Oceans Organization enlists Captain Nathan Bridger and the submarine seaQuest DSV to keep the peace and explore the last f ...

seaQuest DSV

TV-PG

1993 | 3.5/5 | 45min per episode
Action & Adventure, Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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Awards & Nominations for Jonathan Brandis

Young Artist Award
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Movies with Jonathan Brandis as Actor(22)

as Self (archive footage)2021 kid 90
as Drew2005 Bad Girls from Valley High
as Robert Avocado2003 Between The Sheets
as Neil Weatherford2003 Puerto Vallarta Squeeze
as Pvt. Lewis P. Wakely2002 Hart's War
as Casey Pedersen2002 The Year That Trembled
as Mousy1999 Outside Providence
as Cave Wyatt1999 Ride with the Devil
as Jason1997 Two Came Back
as Preston Altherton1996 Her Last Chance
as Chad Lear1996 Fall Into Darkness
as Randolph 'Rand' Thompson1996 Born Free: A New Adventure
as Prince Wenceslas1994 Good King Wenceslas
as Barry Gabrewski1992 Sidekicks
as Matthew / Martha1992 Ladybugs
as himself1990 The Earth Day Special
as Bastian Bux1990 The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter
as Todd Grayland1989 Stepfather 2
as Vladimir D'Lugash1988 Home Free
as Kid Tim1988 The Wrong Guys
as Additional Voice (voice)1988 Oliver & Company
as Jonathan1986 Mystery Magical Special

TV Shows/Series with Jonathan Brandis as Actor(16)

as (archive footage)2007 Boulevard of Broken Dreams
as Mozenrath (voice)1994 Aladdin
as Lucas Wolenczak1993 seaQuest DSV
as himself1993 Saved by the Bell: The College Years
1992 Crossroads
as Danny1991 Pros and Cons
1990 Blossom
as Matthew Fixx1990 Gabriel's Fire
as Terry Cohan1990 The Flash
as Matt Glover1988 The Munsters Today
as Steve1988 The Wonder Years
as Michael Monford1987 Full House
as Kevin Talbot1986 L.A. Law
as Young Sledge1986 Sledge Hammer!
as Kevin Bryce1984 Murder, She Wrote
1984 Kate & Allie

TV Shows/Series with Jonathan Brandis as Crew(1)

Writing/Writer1993 seaQuest DSV

Full Name: Jonathan Brandis
Born: Tuesday, 04/13 1976 (April) in Danbury, Connecticut (United States of America (USA))
Died: Wednesday, 11/12 2003 (November) in Los Angeles (aged: 27)
Zodiac sign: Aries (Chinese zodiac sign: Dragon)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: Brighton Hall School
Other names for Jonathan Brandis (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Jonathan Gregory Brandis"
"The J-Man" (Nickname)
"Jon" (Nickname)
Jonathan Brandis frequently works together with these people:
Alan Fudge (9x, Actor)
Gregg Henry (8x, Actor)
Danny Bilson (8x, Crew)
Rosanna Huffman (7x, Actress)
Allan Miller (7x, Actor)
Jim Cummings (6x, Actor)
Bradford Dillman (6x, Actor)
Paul Gleason (6x, Actor)
George DiCenzo (6x, Actor)
Herb Edelman (6x, Actor)
Leonard Ripps (5x, Crew)
Peter Farrelly (3x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:5684, Added: 03/23/2018, Last updated: 03/30/2024