He also made his final voice acting appearence in rockadoodle, his last role before retiring. Pat omalleybruce reithermanverna feltonclint howardchad stuartlord tim hudsonjohn abbottben wrightdarleen carr. This record includes four songs from the jungle book but are performed by different artists than those heard in the film. Was a principal of long standing among the comedian jack bennys radio retinue, parlaying his popularity into his own radio series, in which his wife, alice faye, costarred. The 19th animated feature in the disney animated canon, the film is noted for being along with the aristocats 1970 the last film project to be approved by walt disney himself, as he died in late 1966, before the film was released. Baloo, a bear, is the strict teacher of the cubs of the seeonee wolf pack. Photos of the the jungle book 1967 movie voice actors. Phil harris was a singer, comedian and voice actor best known to disney fans as the voice of baloo in the jungle book. Although disney died just before the jungle book was released, his studio used harris again in the aristocats 1970, as the voice of abraham. I dont do voices, harris said when the disney studios asked him to test for their animated version of the jungle book 1967. Movie fans may not know his name now, but theyre probably familiar with names like baloo, little john, and patou.
The jungle book 1967 movie behind the voice actors. 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 disneys the jungle book, and as little john. His personal take on how baloo the bear from disney movie the jungle book should talk and sound like, was so impressive that the disney staff rewrote the complete movie to incorporate the characters personalities with the actors who were doing their voices, adding. A bandleader of the 1940s and a radio, film, and tv actor who always seemed to imply allegiance to the former confederate states of america. Baloo, a bear from rudyard kiplings the jungle book, had one of the most memorable voices, and songs, from the disney movie of the same name. Make offer gfa the jungle book akela giancarlo esposito signed 8x10 photo ej6 coa john abbott d.
The jungle book, the last animated film that walt disney personally supervised, was considered one of his best, not only for its vivid animation and stellar cast of voices phil harris, george. He is well known as the voice of baloo in the jungle book. Download or listen to sound clips of lines and sound fx sampled from the movie the jungle book. Phil harris and ruth robbins in harris in the spring 1937 phil harris in harris in the spring. In the latter half of his career, harris was known for his roles in animation, prominently his work for disney, as baloo in the jungle book, thomas omalley in the aristocats and little john in robin hood. Talespin phil harris audio lost recordings from disney. Phony king of england secured harris a place in the history of film as one of the industrys most beloved voices. A bandleader of the 1940s and a radio, film, and tv actor who always seemed to imply allegiance to the former confederate states of. Baloo voiced by phil harris in 1967 and bill murray in 2016. View 4 images and 3 sounds of phil harriss characters from his voice acting career. Harris is also well known as the voice in many animated films. Dean martin phil harris ballou the bear video ebaum.
Albums include the jungle book, the story of the aristocats, and the thing goofus. Featuring band leader and comedian phil harris as the voice of baloo the bear, the movie has charmed audiences since its theatrical release in 1967. The animators encouraged him to improvise around the script, and. Phil harris, singer, bandleader and comic who teamed with jack benny on the radio and was the voice of baloo the. Most recognizable is his role as baloo in disneys the jungle book. Phil harrissebastian cabotlouis primageorge sanderssterling hollowayj. Baloo is a main fictional character featured in rudyard kiplings the jungle book from 1894 and the second jungle book from 1895. The jungle book sterling holloway sebastian cabot bruce reitherman richard m. For don bluth, he voiced in his final role, patou and the narrator in rockadoodle. Take a visual walk through his career and see 4 images of the characters hes voiced and listen to 3 clips that showcase his performances. In particular, the dance sequence between baloo and king louie was simply rotoscoped for little john and lady clucks dance. Phil harris, 91, a singer, bandmaster and comic whose career ranged from teaming with jack benny on the radio to becoming the voice of baloo the bear in disneys animated version of the jungle.
Jungle book voice autographs based on the work of rudyard kipling, disneys the jungle book brought the flair of mgms musicals to the animated feature. Harris uptempo speech patterns, honed by years in smoky clubs, also fit in perfectly with the jungle books jazzy score, a decidedly modern choice for a studio that had always tended toward. Phil stanley 1 episode, 1968 the jungle book 1967 baloo the bear voice the cool ones 1967 fred macelwaine f troop tv series 1967 flaming arrow 1 episode, 1967. Disney actors you didnt know voiced multiple characters disney. His late40s and early50s recordings for rca are collected here, including such harris favorites as woodman, woodman spare that tree, the preacher and the bear, smoke. Phil harris s films include the jungle book, robin hood, the aristocats, the patsy.
Years before jungle book, phil harris and louis prima recorded songs from fun and fancy free which was released on a 78rpm. He completed a philosophy degree at kingston university in 1990 where he specialised in the philosophy of psychology and linguistics. The real phil harris the voice of baloo and other characters. Jul 12, 2018 many voices of phil harris animated tribute r. Wonga phillip phil harris was an american comedian, jazz musician, singer, actor, and voice actor. Harris lent his baritone to some of disneys most beloved characters. Elements of the jungle book were recycled in the later disney feature film robin hood, such as baloo being inspiration for little john who not only was a bear, but also voiced by phil harris.
For other people named phil harris, see phil harris disambiguation. As a voice actor, he played baloo in the jungle book 1967, thomas omalley in the aristocats 1970, and little john in robin hood 1973. It was inspired by the stories about the feral child mowgli from the book of the same name by rudyard kipling. New jungle book sound track thrills two of its composers. The aristocats is a good animated feature from walt disney studios, an original period comedy with drama about a feline family rescued from the plans of an evil butler who would prefer his. With phil harris, sebastian cabot, louis prima, bruce reitherman. He provided the voices for baloo in the jungle book. Phil harris baloo the jungle book little john robin hood thomas. Nov 20, 2019 many disney favorites lent their voices to the jungle book, including sebastian cabot, phil harris, verna felton, and louis prima. Wonga phillip phil harris june 24, 1904 august 11, 1995 was an american singer, songwriter, jazz musician, actor, and comedian. Phil harris talksinging style made him the pop equivalent of tex williams, and he had a clear influence on the big bopper and jerry reed, to name a couple. It is the 19th animated feature in the walt disney animated classics series.
Phil harris is a voice actor known for voicing baloo, thomas omalley, and little john. Phil harris as phil harris and his orchestra double or nothing short 1936 phil harris so this is harris. A move back to disney in 1989 proved nottobe, however, as the now 85yearold harris s wouldbe work as baloo in talespin the disney channel was replaced after. Phil harris married his first wife, australian actress marcia ralston on the 2 september 1927. Aladdinbeauty and the beastthe jungle book the lion king original motion picture soundtracks. Phil harris, the brash, bourbonswigging, fastdrawling band leader who became a comic radio star as a jack benny sidekick in the 1930s and then enchanted new generations of. Wonga philip harris was an american comedian, actor, singer, and jazz musician. Everything wrong with the jungle book in 10 minutes or less duration. Phil harris s performance since phil harris, baloos original voice actor from the jungle book, was still active in voice acting, the shows creators initially wanted him to reprise his role as baloo. In the late 60s, he began lending his signature deep voice to various animated characters in disneys the jungle book 1967, the aristocats 1970, and robin hood 1973. Leave a comment below v and remember to hit that like and. They had adopted a boy and named him phil harris junior. Harris worked as a voice actor for animated films, providing the voice of baloo the bear in the jungle book 1967, thomas omalley in the aristocats 1970, and little john in robin hood 1973. Baloo danced around the screen singing bare necessities.
Harris was married to alice faye and died of a heart attack in 1995 at the age of 91. Voice harris lent his baritone to some of disneys most beloved characters. Phil harris was a classic disney voice artist known for his roles in the jungle book 1967 as baloo the bear, the aristocats 1970 as thomas omalley the alley cat and robin hood 1973 as little john the bear. The jungle book is a 1967 americanitalian animated film produced by walt disney productions and was released on october 18, 1967. Disneys 20th animated feature is even more of a jazzy romp than the jungle book, and once again, the voice cast makes as much of an impression as the animation. As a voice actor, he played baloo in the jungle book 1967, thomas. At this time he was beginning to revive his music career. The jungle book original soundtrack english version. Dean martin and phil harris, the voice of ballou the bear from the jungle book, having tea on deans variety show. Pat omalley colonel hathi, bruce reitherman mowgli buy bluray on amazon. The voice of the simple bare necessities of life, baloo is the.
Directed by wolfgang reitherman, it was the last to be produced by walt. Phil also appeared in nbc salutes the 25th anniversary of the wonderful world of. Phil harris, 91, radio sidekick to jack benny the new. Phil harris baloo, sebastian cabot bagheera, louis prima king louie, george sanders shere khan, sterling holloway kaa, j. He then worked in direct access services for street homeless people. Baloo and bagheera, a panther, save mowgli from shere khan the tiger and endeavor to teach mowgli the law of the jungle in many of the. He was originally cast to voice orville in the rescuers however it went to jim jordan instead. Bagheera the panther and baloo the bear have a difficult time trying to convince a boy to. Many disney favorites lent their voices to the jungle book, including sebastian cabot, phil harris, verna felton, and louis prima.
See image of phil harris, the voice of baloo in the jungle book 1967 movie. In 1989, he reprised his role as baloo for the cartoon series talespin, but after a few recording sessions he was replaced by ed gilbert. Harris was an american singer, songwriter, jazz musician, actor, and comedian. As a voice actor, he played baloo in the jungle book 1967, thomas omalley in the aristocats 1970, and little john in. Apr 14, 2016 baloo voiced by phil harris in 1967 and bill murray in 2016 the voice of the simple bare necessities of life, baloo is the mr. Though successful as an orchestra leader, harris is remembered today for his recordings as a vocalist, his voice work in animation and the radio situation comedy in which he costarred with his second wife, singeractress alice faye, for eight years. Phil harris 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 disneys the jungle book, and as little john in disneys robin hood. The couple had met during one of phils concert performances and stayed married for years till their divorce in 1940. Find phil harris credit information on allmusic allmusic. Wonga philip harris june 24, 1904 august 11, 1995 was an american comedian, actor, singer, and jazz musician.
Who do you think has been the best from these baloo voice actors. The jungle book is a 1967 american animated film produced by walt disney productions and released to theaters on october 18, 1967. Phil harris was an american comedian, singer, actor and voice actor. Jun 24, 2014 phil harris would have turned 110 this week. When gregory peck was the president of the academy of motion picture arts and sciences, he tried his hardest to get a fulllength animated feature film most notably the the jungle book 1967 not only nominated for the academy award for best picture, but also to actually win the award. This recording from 1950 was towards the end of harris show phil and alice that he acted in for many years with his wife. The aristocats by milt kahl, john lounsbery, wolfgang. He provided the voices for baloo in the jungle book, thomas omalley in the aristocats, and little john in robin hood. Read the full synopsis of the jungle book, 1967, directed by wolfgang reitherman, with phil harris, sebastian cabot, louis prima, at turner classic movies. Walt disneys the jungle book soundtrack on records. Phil harris born wonga philip harris june 24, 1904 august 11, 1995 was an american singer, songwriter, jazz musician and comedian. Look for the bare necessities the simple bare necessities forget about your worries and your strife i mean the bare. Phil harris biography facts, childhood, family life.
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