Jonathan Brandis
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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.
Best Jonathan Brandis Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jonathan Brandis's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jonathan Brandis.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | 111 Gramercy Park | Will Karnegian | Flop | 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 | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Good King Wenceslas | Prince Wenceslas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects | Self - Host | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Sidekicks | Barry Gabrewski | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Ladybugs | Matthew / Martha | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Our Shining Moment | - | Flop | 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 | Average | 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 | Flop | 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 "Mystery Magical Special" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Jonathan Brandis acted in?
Jonathan Brandis has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jonathan Brandis?
Other notable films include "kid 90", "Oliver & Company", and "Pet Sematary".