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Jonathan Brandis (1976–2003)

Born in Danbury, Connecticut, USA, to Greg and Mary, Jonathan Brandis began his career at age 5, acting in television commercials. He appeared in small parts in several films and TV shows before his first starring role in the 1990 film The Neverending Story II: The Next Chapter. He starred in popular films such as Ladybugs and starred as Lucas Wolenczak in Steven Spielberg's television series SeaQuest 2032... See full bio »

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Filmography

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2004 Puerto Vallarta Squeeze
Neil Weatherford
 
2003 Between the Sheets
Robert Avocado
 
2003 111 Gramercy Park (TV movie)
Will Karnegian
 
2002 The Year That Trembled
Casey Pedersen
 
2002 Hart's War
Pvt. Lewis P. Wakely (scenes deleted)
 
1999/I Ride with the Devil
Cave Wyatt
 
1999 Outside Providence
Mousy
 
1997 Two Came Back (TV movie)
Jason
 
1996 Fall Into Darkness (TV movie)
Chad Price
 
1993-1996 SeaQuest 2032 (TV series)
Lucas Wolenczak / Ensign Lucas Wolenczak
 
1996 Born Free: A New Adventure (TV movie)
Randolph 'Rand' Thompson
 
1996 Her Last Chance (TV movie)
Preston Altherton
 
1994-1995 Aladdin (TV series)
Mozenrath
Two to Tangle (1995) … Mozenrath (voice)
The Book of Khartoum (1995) … Mozenrath (voice)
The Hunted (1995) … Mozenrath (voice)
The Lost City of the Sun (1995) … Mozenrath (voice)
Vocal Hero (1995) … Mozenrath (voice)
 
1994 Good King Wenceslas (TV movie)
Prince Wenceslas
 
1992 Sidekicks
Barry Gabrewski
 
1992 Crossroads (TV series)
Michael Stahl
Freedom of the Road (1992) … Michael Stahl
 
1992 Ladybugs
Matthew/Martha
 
1992 Do Not Bring That Python in the House (TV movie)
Gabriel Miller
 
1991 Pros and Cons (TV series)
Danny
Once a kid (1991) … Danny
 
1991 Blossom (TV series)
Stevie
To Tell the Truth (1991) … Stevie
 
1991 Our Shining Moment (TV movie)
Michael 'Scooter' McGuire
 
1991 The Wonder Years (TV series)
Steve
The Yearbook (1991) … Steve
 
1991 Gabriel's Fire (TV series)
Matthew Fixx
Truth and Consequences (1991) … Matthew Fixx
 
1990 It (TV series)
Bill Denbrough - Age 12
 
1990 The Flash (TV series)
Terry Cohan
Child's Play (1990) … Terry Cohan
 
1990 The Munsters Today (TV series)
Matt Glover
The Silver Bullet (1990) … Matt Glover
 
1990 Ghost Dad
Additional Voices (voice)
 
1990 Alien Nation (TV series)
Andron
The Touch (1990) … Andron
 
1990 Murder, She Wrote (TV series)
Kevin Bryce
If the Shoe Fits (1990) … Kevin Bryce
 
1989 Stepfather II
Todd Grayland
 
1989 Who's the Boss? (TV series)
Paul
Your Grandmother's a Bimbo (1989) … Paul
 
1989 Full House (TV series)
Michael Monford
A Little Romance (1989) … Michael Monford
 
1988 Oliver & Company
Additional Voice (voice)
 
1988 Webster (TV series)
Bobby
Take My Cousin, Please (1988) … Bobby
 
1988 The Wrong Guys
Kid Tim
 
1988 Mars: Base One (TV movie)
 
1987 Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story (TV movie)
Lance Reventlow - age 11
 
1987 L.A. Law (TV series)
Kevin Talbot
 
1987 Buck James (TV series)
Sins of the Father (1987)
 
1987 Fatal Attraction
Party Guest
 
1987 Good Morning, Miss Bliss (TV series)
Michael Thompson
Pilot (1987) … Michael Thompson
 
1986 Sledge Hammer! (TV series)
Young Sledge
 
1986 Mystery Magical Special (TV movie)
Jonathan
 
1984 Kate & Allie (TV series)
Chip's Friend
Odd Boy Out (1984) … Chip's Friend (uncredited)
 
1982 One Life to Live (TV series)
Young Kevin Riley Buchanan
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (2 titles)
1990 Short Time (ADR artist)
 
1989 Pet Sematary (ADR loop group)
 
Show ShowDirector (1 title)
2004 The Slainesville Boys (short)
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
2004 The Slainesville Boys (short) (producer)
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
1995 SeaQuest 2032 (TV series)
The Siamese Dream (1995) (written by)
 
Show ShowSelf (8 titles)
1995 Sea World/Busch Gardens Party for the Planet (TV movie)
Himself - Guest
 
1995 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '95 (TV movie)
Himself
 
1994 Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1993 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV movie)
Himself
 
1993 Saved by the Bell: The College Years (TV series)
Himself
A Thanksgiving Story (1993) … Himself
 
1992 The All New Mickey Mouse Club (TV series)
Himself
Episode #5.6 (1992) … Himself
 
1990 The Earth Day Special (TV special)
Himself
 
1989 The More You Know (TV series)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2007 Boulevard of Broken Dreams (TV series documentary)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

He wrote an unproduced episode of SeaQuest 2032 called "The Horizon Crew". See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview  | 1 Article  | 3 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Height:

5' 9½" (1.77 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

[speaking in 1994] I want to be remembered as an actor who put in some good work in the beginning of his career, even better work at the end of his career and slowly, successfully made the transition into writing and directing. See more »

Trivia:

Attended a special actors school and graduated after doubling his high school classes. See more »

Trademark:

Bright blue eyes See more »

Nickname:

The J-Man See more »

Star Sign:

Aries