Jonathan Winters

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Characters played by Jonathan Winters

Papa Smurf — The Smurfs (2011)

Wise, bearded leader of the Smurf village and master of magic.

Papa Smurf (voice) — The Smurfs 2 (2013)

Voice for the village leader.

Lennie Pike — It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963)

A furniture-truck driver who witnesses the initial crash and becomes one of the principal treasure seekers. He collides with J. Russell Finch's car, tells Otto Meyer about the money, and is abandoned at a service station. Pike destroys the station, steals a tow truck, and later picks up Mrs. Marcus and Emeline.

Wainwright Barth — The Shadow (1994)

Associate or suspect in criminal investigations.

Wade Pig / Superman (voice) — Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation (1992)

Pig character showcasing parody roles including superhero impersonations.

Wilbur Glenworthy / Harry Glenworthy — The Loved One (1965)

Twin brothers with sharply different roles in the story. Wilbur owns Whispering Glades, where Aimee works and Dennis arranges his uncle's burial; though he presents himself as pious, he treats the cemetery as a business and plans to turn it into a retirement community. Harry runs the pet cemetery where Dennis works and supports Gunther Fry's plan to launch bodies into space.

Narrator — Frosty Returns (1992)

Disembodied voice guiding viewers through magical winter tales.

King Ulvik (Left Head) — The Little Troll Prince (1987)

The left head of the troll king Ulvik. Shares the monarch's tyrannical nature, anger, and disdain for Bu's compassion, working in tandem with the right head to enforce the kingdom's cruel traditions and judge the prince.

Ralph — Moon Over Parador (1988)

One of Jack's friends back home. Serves as a sounding board when Jack recounts his extraordinary year in Parador, though he initially struggles to believe the story.

Norman Jones — The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming! (1966)

Norman Jones is the deputy working with Police Chief Link Mattocks during the island emergency. He helps try to suppress the citizens' militia and the spreading invasion rumors, supporting the police response while the community reacts to the Russian sailors' unexpected arrival.

Grandpa Smurf (voice) — The Smurfs: 'Tis the Season to Be Smurfy (1987)

Elderly Smurf who shares ancient wisdom and historical village stories.

Prof. Albert Paradine II — More Wild Wild West (1980)

A dangerous scientific adversary whose schemes create the central conflict for West and Gordon.

Career Overview

Jonathan Winters has 89 screen credits in a career dating back to 1950. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently The Smurfs in film with 2 titles. Signature works include The Smurfs, Frosty Returns, The Loved One. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
89
Birth Date
1925-11-11
Birth Place
Dayton, Ohio, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q4538), public domain (CC0).