Phil Harris

Biography

Wonga Phillip "Phil" Harris (June 24, 1904 – August 11, 1995) was an American singer, songwriter, jazz musician, actor, and comedian. Though successful as an orchestra leader, Harris is remembered today for his recordings as a vocalist, his voice work in animation (probably most famous later in his career for his roles as bears, one being Baloo in Disney's The Jungle Book, and as Little John in Disney's Robin Hood). 

Known For

The Jungle Book

as Baloo the Bear (voice)

The Aristocats

as O'Malley (voice)

Robin Hood

as Little John - A Bear (voice)

Rock-A-Doodle

as Narrator / Patou (voice)

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

as Bellhop

The Love Boat

as Harvey Cronkle

The High and the Mighty

as Ed Joseph

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

The Patsy

as Chic Wymore

Texas Tom

as Tom (singing voice)