Jonathan Brandis was an American actor best known for his roles in the television series “SeaQuest DSV” and the film “The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter.”
He began acting young and quickly gained recognition for his talent and versatility.
Profile
- Full name: Jonathan Gregory Brandis
- Date of birth: April 13, 1976
- Age: 48 years old (as of 2024)
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Danbury, Connecticut
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Actor
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches
- Parents: Mary and Gregory Brandis
- Siblings: N/A
- Spouse: N/A
- Children: N/A
- Relationship status: Single at the time of death
- Net worth: $500k
Early Life and Education
Jonathan Brandis was born to Mary and Gregory Brandis on April 13, 1976, in Danbury, Connecticut. He is currently deceased, but if alive, he would be 48 years old as of 2024.
His parents were involved in the entertainment industry, with his father being a firefighter and his mother a model and actress.
Brandis began modeling at the age of two and acting in TV commercials at the age of four. He attended San Fernando Valley Professional School and graduated in 1993. His ethnicity is Caucasian, and he grew up in a middle-class family.
Personal Life
Jonathan Brandis’s personal life was relatively private, but it is known that he dated actress and singer Tatyana Ali from 1995 to 1998.
The two met on the TV series “SeaQuest DSV” set and had a close relationship until their breakup. Brandis was also known to be close friends with his “SeaQuest DSV” co-star, Ted Raimi. There were no reports of any extra-marital affairs or controversies surrounding his personal life.
Career
Jonathan Brandis began acting at a young age, appearing in TV commercials and modeling for various brands.
His breakthrough role came in 1982 when he played Kevin Buchanan on the soap opera “One Life to Live.” He then appeared in several TV shows and films, including “The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter” and “It.”
His most notable role was as Lucas Wolenczak on the NBC series “SeaQuest DSV,” aired from 1993 to 1996. He also voiced Mozenrath, an evil young sorcerer, in Disney’s animated series “Aladdin.”
Awards
Jonathan Brandis did not win any major awards during his acting career. Still, he was nominated for a Young Artist Award for his role in “The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter.”
Net Worth
Jonathan Brandis’s net worth at the time of his death was estimated to be around $500k, earned from his acting career.
Death
Jonathan Brandis died on November 12, 2003, at the age of 27, from a self-inflicted hanging in his Los Angeles apartment.
His death was ruled a suicide by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.
Controversy
No major controversies surrounded Jonathan Brandis’s life or career, but his death was met with shock and sadness from his fans and the entertainment industry.
His father, Greg Brandis, later revealed that Jonathan had struggled with bipolar disorder, which may have contributed to his suicide.
Social Media
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Filmography
- One Life to Live
- The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter
- It
- SeaQuest DSV
- Aladdin
- Fallout
- Outside Providence
- Ride with the Wind
- The Slainesville Boys
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