Phil Harris

Wonga Philip Harris (June 24, 1904 – August 11, 1995) was an American actor, comedian, musician and songwriter. He was an orchestra leader and a pioneer in radio situation comedy, first with The Jack Benny Program, then in The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show in which he co-starred with his wife, singer-actress Alice Faye, for eight years. Harris is also noted for his voice acting in animated films. As a voice actor, he played Baloo in The Jungle Book (1967), Thomas O'Malley in The Aristocats (1970), Little John in Robin Hood (1973), and Patou in Rock-a-Doodle (1991). As a singer, he recorded a #1 novelty hit record, "The Thing" (1950).

Birth and Death Data: Born June 24, 1904 (Indiana), Died August 11, 1995 (Rancho Mirage)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1924 - 1949

Roles Represented in DAHR: bass vocal, leader, drums, arranger, songwriter, speaker, composer

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 51-51 of 51 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role	Audio
Columbia	W152524	10-in.	10/11/1933	My Galveston gal	The Harmonians ; Harry Reser’s Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo and mixed vocal ensemble	songwriter

(Results 51-51 of 51 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Harris, Phil," accessed November 19, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/102957.

Harris, Phil. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 19, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/102957.

"Harris, Phil." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 November 2024.