Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Screenwriter, Model, Film director, Television actor
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Died
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Partner
Tatyana Ali
Education
Brighton Hall School
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Popularity
Tier A -- 143,398 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 12
Notable
First credit at age 12 -- appeared in first film as a teenager
Career
Career spanning 17 years (1988-2005)
Year context
Born in 1976 -- US bicentennial; Apple Computer founded; Gerald Ford was US president
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Sustainability
42
Cultural Uplift
49
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Filmography (16)
AWARDS (1)
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Young Artist Awards
1994
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Biography
Jonathan Gregory Brandis was an American actor, director, and screenwriter. Beginning his career as a child model, he moved on to acting in commercials and subsequently television and film roles. At the age of 17, he landed the role of Lucas Wolenczak, a teen prodigy on the NBC series seaQuest DSV. The character was popular among teenage female viewers; he became a teenage heartthrob and regularly appeared in teen magazines.
His also starred as Bastian Bux in The Neverending Story II, Bill Denbrough (age 12) on ABC's miniseries It, Barry Gabrewski in Sidekicks, Mousy in Outside Providence, and Pvt. Lewis P. Wakely in Hart's War. He voiced the role of Mozenrath on the Disney animated series Aladdin.
In November 2003, he died by suicide at the age of 27.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Jonathan Brandis was born on and passed away on at the age of 27.
Where was Jonathan Brandis born?
Jonathan Brandis was born in Danbury, Connecticut, USA.
What movies or shows has Jonathan Brandis been in?
Jonathan Brandis has 16 credits in our database. Notable titles include Bad Girls from Valley High (2005), Puerto Vallarta Squeeze (2004), Hart's War (2002), Ride with the Devil (1999), Two Came Back (1997).
What is Jonathan Brandis known for?
Jonathan Brandis is primarily known as an actor. Jonathan Gregory Brandis was an American actor, director, and screenwriter. Beginning his career as a child model, he moved on to acting in commercials and subsequently…
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