Jonathan Brandis - Actor Profile

Jonathan Brandis

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
28Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 13, 1976
Birth Place: Danbury, Connecticut, USA

About Jonathan Brandis

Jonathan Gregory Brandis was an American actor, director, and screenwriter. Beginning his career as a child model, he moved on to acting in commercials and subsequently television and film roles. At the age of 17, he landed the role of Lucas Wolenczak, a teen prodigy on the NBC series seaQuest DSV. The character was popular among teenage female viewers; he became a teenage heartthrob and regularly appeared in teen magazines. His also starred as Bastian Bux in The Neverending Story II, Bill Denbrough (age 12) on ABC's miniseries It, Barry Gabrewski in Sidekicks, Mousy in Outside Providence, and Pvt. Lewis P. Wakely in Hart's War. He voiced the role of Mozenrath on the Disney animated series Aladdin. In November 2003, he died by suicide at the age of 27.

Jonathan Brandis Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jonathan Brandis reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 28 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jonathan Brandis's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 32% of Jonathan Brandis's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jonathan Brandis Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jonathan Brandis's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Jonathan Brandis has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 kid 90 Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2005 Bad Girls from Valley High Drew Flop Similar →
2004 Puerto Vallarta Squeeze Neil Weatherford Flop Similar →
2003 Between The Sheets Robert Avocado Hit Similar →
2003 111 Gramercy Park Will Karnegian Hit Similar →
2002 The Year That Trembled Casey Pedersen Flop Similar →
2002 Hart's War Pvt. Lewis P. Wakely Average Similar →
1999 Ride with the Devil Cave Wyatt Average Similar →
1999 Outside Providence Mousy Average Similar →
1997 Two Came Back Jason Flop Similar →
1996 Fall into Darkness Chad Lear Average Similar →
1996 Born Free: A New Adventure Randolph 'Rand' Thompson Average Similar →
1996 Her Last Chance Preston Altherton Average Similar →
1994 Good King Wenceslas Prince Wenceslas Flop Similar →
1994 Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects Self - Host Super Hit Similar →
1993 SeaQuest DSV Lucas Wolenczak Flop Similar →
1992 Sidekicks Barry Gabrewski Flop Similar →
1992 Ladybugs Matthew / Martha Average Similar →
1991 Our Shining Moment Michael 'Scooter' McGuire Super Hit Similar →
1990 The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter Bastian Bux Average Similar →
1990 Ghost Dad Additional Voices (Voice) Flop Similar →
1990 The Earth Day Special Self Hit Similar →
1989 Stepfather 2 Todd Grayland Average Similar →
1989 Pet Sematary adr loop group (voice) Hit Similar →
1988 Oliver & Company Additional Voice (voice) Hit Similar →
1988 Mystery Magical Special Jonathan Super Hit Similar →
1988 Home Free Vladimir D'Lugash Flop Similar →
1988 The Wrong Guys Kid Tim Average Similar →

Jonathan Brandis - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jonathan Brandis?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jonathan Brandis is "Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Jonathan Brandis acted in?

Jonathan Brandis has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jonathan Brandis?

Other notable films include "Mystery Magical Special", "Our Shining Moment", and "kid 90".

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