Wonga Philip Harris was an American: actor, comedian, bandleader and musician. 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 voiced: 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).
- Occupation
- singer, actor, bandleader, conductor
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- June 24, 1904
- Died
