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ACTING . Acting . 87 years (deceased) . Dayton, Ohio, USA

Jonathan Winters_

EMMY WINNER Dayton, Ohio, USA

"Born — Died "

Born Dayton, Ohio, USA
Birthday
87
Lived
14
Credits
Actor
Known For
0.6
Popularity
58 yrs
Career
Updated Feb 20, 2026

Details

Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Birthplace
Dayton, Ohio, USA
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouse
Eileen Schauder
Children
2 children
Parents
Jonathan Harshman Winters, Alice Kilgore Rodgers
Education
Kenyon College, Springfield High School, South High School
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Popularity
Tier B -- 31,951 Wikipedia views/month

DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Birthday twin
Shares a birthday (November 11) with Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Fyodor Dostoyevsky →
Career
Career spanning 58 years (1963-2021)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 37
Year context
Born in 1925 -- Scopes Trial on teaching evolution; Calvin Coolidge was US president
Year 1925 →
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Ox

DROPTHE GOOD_

14
Notable
out of 100
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Human Impact
0
Innovation
0
Giving
0
Sustainability
100
Cultural Uplift
39
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AWARDS (11)

B
Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
1999
WON
G
Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album
1995
WON
G
Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album
1995
WON
G
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
1991
WON

Biography

Jonathan Harshman Winters III (November 11, 1925 – April 11, 2013) was an American comedian, actor, author, television host, and artist. He started performing as a stand up comedian before transitioning his career to acting in film and television. Winters received numerous accolades including two Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, as well as a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960, the American Academy of Achievement in 1973, and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 1999.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old was Jonathan Winters?
Jonathan Winters was born on and passed away on at the age of 87.
Where was Jonathan Winters born?
Jonathan Winters was born in Dayton, Ohio, USA.
What movies or shows has Jonathan Winters been in?
Jonathan Winters has 14 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Smurfs (2021), The Smurfs (2011), Certifiably Jonathan (2007), The Flintstones (1994), The Shadow (1994).
What is Jonathan Winters known for?
Jonathan Winters is primarily known as an actor. Jonathan Harshman Winters III (November 11, 1925 – April 11, 2013) was an American comedian, actor, author, television host, and artist. He started performing as…
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