Date of Birth: April 13, 1976
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Date of Death: November 12, 2003
Biography
Jonathan Gregory Brandis was an American actor, screenwriter, and director who gained fame as a child actor. Born and raised in Danbury, Connecticut, Jonathan started his career in show business as a child model. By the age of six, he was already appearing in television commercials, which led to small roles on television shows such as “One Life to Live” and “Kate & Allie.” His breakout role came in 1990 when he starred in the Stephen King miniseries “It” as young Bill Denbrough. He became a teen idol in the early 1990s, thanks to his role as Lucas Wolenczak in the NBC series “seaQuest DSV.” Jonathan also starred in several films, including “Ladybugs” (1992) and “The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter” (1990). Despite his early success, Brandis struggled with the transition to adult roles, which led to personal difficulties. Tragically, he passed away at the young age of 27.
5 Interesting Facts about Jonathan Brandis
1. Jonathan Brandis made his first television appearance at the age of six in a commercial for Buster Brown shoes.
2. He was considered for the role of Anakin Skywalker in “Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones.”
3. Jonathan was a skilled director and had aspirations to direct his own films.
4. He was an accomplished martial artist and held a black belt in karate.
5. Brandis was a close friend of actress Brittany Murphy, who also passed away at a young age.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jonathan Brandis
1. “I want to direct films, because I love watching them, and I love the process.”
2. “Acting is not about being famous, it’s about exploring the human soul.”
3. “I don’t want to be a teen idol. I want to be a serious actor.”
4. “Fame is a double-edged sword. It can bring you success, but it can also create a lot of pressure.”
5. “The hardest part of growing up in the public eye is that everyone sees your mistakes.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Jonathan Brandis achieved a highest net worth of approximately $400,000 during his career.
Children
Jonathan Brandis did not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Jonathan Brandis IMDb Page](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000970/
2. [Jonathan Brandis Biography on Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/actor/jonathan-brandis
3. [Jonathan Brandis on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Brandis
4. [Tribute to Jonathan Brandis](http://www.jonathanbrandis.org/
