• Jonathan Harshman Winters (November 11, 1925 – April 11, 2013) was an American comedian, actor, author, television host, and artist.
  • His father, Jonathan Harshman Winters II, was a banker who became an alcoholic after being crushed in the Great Depression. His parents divorced in 1932.
  • My personal opinion out of the way, here are some things you might not have known about the hugely entertaining, Jonathan Winters.
  • Jonathan Winters (November 11, 1925 – April 11, 2013) was a character actor, author, artist and comedian whom star Robin Williams referred to as his idol and mentor.
  • Jonathan Winters has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Jonathan Winters movie of all time is.
  • Jonathan Winters was known for his improvisational skills, often creating characters on the spot during his performances.
  • Jonathan Winters's amazing gift was endearing to various TV hosts. Jack Paar featured Jonathan in his show between 1957 and 1962.
  • Jonathan Winters on The Jack Paar Show.
  • Jonathan Harshman Winters III (November 11, 1925 – April 11, 2013) was an American comedian, actor, author, and artist.
  • Jonathan Winters was interviewed about his role as Papa Smurf and this is what the comedy legend had to say... "Papa is older and wiser.