# Jonathan Winters

> American comedian, actor, artist (1925–2013)

**Wikidata**: [Q4538](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4538)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Winters)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/jonathan-winters

## Summary
Jonathan Winters was an American comedian, actor, and artist (1925–2013) known for his work in film, television, and voice acting. He was a prolific performer who contributed to iconic comedic roles and artistic projects, leaving a lasting impact on entertainment.

## Biography
- Born: November 11, 1925, Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Nationality: American
- Education:
  - Attended Kenyon College (1824–1972)
  - Studied at various institutions
- Known for: Pioneering roles in comedy and drama, blending physical comedy with emotional depth
- Employer(s):
  - Columbia Records (associated with)
  - Various film and television productions
- Field(s):
  - Acting (film, television, theater)
  - Stand-up comedy
  - Voice acting
  - Screenwriting
  - Film producing
  - Painting

## Contributions
- **Films**:
  - *The Smurfs* (2011) – Played the voice of Gargamel
  - *The Smurfs 2* (2013) – Played the voice of Gargamel
  - *The Flintstones* (1994) – Played the voice of Fred Flintstone
- **Television**:
  - *The Smurfs* (1981–1989) – Played the voice of Gargamel

## References

1. [obituary](https://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/13/arts/television/jonathan-winters-comedian-dies-at-87.html)
2. [Source](http://www.legacy.com/ns/jonathan-winters-obituary/164188795)
3. [Source](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-me-winters-20130413-story.html)
4. Virtual International Authority File
5. Geni.com
6. International Standard Name Identifier
7. MusicBrainz
8. IMDb
9. SNAC
10. Find a Grave
11. Discogs
12. BnF authorities
13. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
14. [Source](https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/jonathan-winters-improv-genius-who-created-memorable-characters-for-late-night-tv/2013/04/12/2f19a034-b474-11e0-98cc-1310098c2cc9_story_1.html)
15. Quora
16. The Movie Database
17. [Jonathan Winters (35 Character Images) - Behind The Voice Actors](https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Jonathan-Winters/)
18. [Source](https://library.si.edu/art-and-artist-files)