Jonathan Brandis

Jonathan Brandis

Born: April 13, 1976
Died: November 12, 2003
in Danbury, Connecticut, USA
Jonathan Gregory Brandis was an American actor, director, and screenwriter. Beginning his career as a child model, Brandis moved on to acting in commercials and subsequently won 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, and Brandis regularly appeared in teen magazines. In November 2003, Brandis died of injuries he sustained after hanging himself at the age of 27.

Movies for Jonathan Brandis...

kid 90
Title: kid 90
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 12, 2021
Type: Movie
As a teenager in the '90s, Soleil Moon Frye carried a video camera everywhere she went. She documented hundreds of hours of footage and then locked it away for over 20 years.
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Title: Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Character: (archive footage)
Released: January 22, 2007
Type: TV
Boulevard of Broken Dreams is an American documentary series that aired the E! television network from January to March 2007. The series focuses on stories about celebrities who have struggled with fame, staged major comebacks after falling from grace, or who met untimely ends.
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Bad Girls from Valley High
Title: Bad Girls from Valley High
Character: Drew
Released: July 17, 2005
Type: Movie
Brooke, Danielle, and Tiffany are three attractive and popular teenage girls who have risen to the top of the pecking order at their high school, and that's just the way they want things to stay. A sexy exchange student, however, arrives at the school and soon attracts the attention of all the boys -- including Danielle's hunky boyfriend. Not eager to share the spotlight with anyone, the gals decide that the new girl in town needs to be dealt with...permanently.
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Puerto Vallarta Squeeze
Title: Puerto Vallarta Squeeze
Character: Neil Weatherford
Released: February 21, 2004
Type: Movie
An American government hit man on the run makes a pact with two travelers to help him disappear in the Mexican jungle.
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Between The Sheets
Title: Between The Sheets
Character: Robert Avocado
Released: February 11, 2003
Type: Movie
A romantic comedy about an actor and an actress who fake a real life relationship in order to get publicity for a movie that they both star in.
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The Year That Trembled
Title: The Year That Trembled
Character: Casey Pedersen
Released: March 22, 2002
Type: Movie
The Year That Trembled is a coming-of-age story set in 1970 in the shadow of Kent State that focuses on a group of young people facing the Vietnam Draft Lottery.
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Hart's War
Title: Hart's War
Character: Pvt. Lewis P. Wakely
Released: February 15, 2002
Type: Movie
When Col. William McNamara is stripped of his freedom in a German POW camp, he's determined to keep on fighting even from behind enemy lines. Enlisting the help of a young lieutenant in a brilliant plot against his captors, McNamara risks everything on a mission to free his men and change the outcome of the war.
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Ride with the Devil
Title: Ride with the Devil
Character: Cave Wyatt
Released: November 24, 1999
Type: Movie
Ride with the Devil follows four people who are fighting for truth and justice amidst the turmoil of the American Civil War. Director Ang Lee takes us to a no man's land on the Missouri/Kansas border where a staunch loyalist, an immigrant's son, a freed slave, and a young widow form an unlikely friendship as they learn how to survive in an uncertain time. In a place without rules and redefine the meaning of bravery and honor.
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Outside Providence
Title: Outside Providence
Character: Mousy
Released: September 1, 1999
Type: Movie
In this coming-of-age comedy, Tim Dunphy is leading a go-nowhere existence, spending his days smoking pot and hanging out with his best friend, Drugs Delaney. But Tim's lazy days of getting high are jettisoned after a brush with the law convinces his blue-collar dad to send him to a Connecticut prep school. The one saving grace of the new school is Jane, a fellow student Tim falls for immediately.
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Two Came Back
Title: Two Came Back
Character: Jason
Released: September 28, 1997
Type: Movie
A nomadic young woman and other crew members struggle to survive aboard a delivery vessel caught in a violent storm.
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Fall Into Darkness
Title: Fall Into Darkness
Character: Chad Lear
Released: November 25, 1996
Type: Movie
Teenager Ann resents the arrival of Sharon and the fact that her brother Jerry has a crush on the newcomer. When Jerry dies in an accident, Ann blames Sharon and frames her for another death.
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Born Free: A New Adventure
Title: Born Free: A New Adventure
Character: Randolph 'Rand' Thompson
Released: April 27, 1996
Type: Movie
Another thrilling adventure for Elsa the lioness as she works her magic on two teenagers struggling with changes in their life.
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Her Last Chance
Title: Her Last Chance
Character: Preston Altherton
Released: April 8, 1996
Type: Movie
Drug adict teen gets out of rehab only to be accused of her boyfriend's death.
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Good King Wenceslas
Title: Good King Wenceslas
Character: Prince Wenceslas
Released: November 26, 1994
Type: Movie
Based upon the true story that inpired the Christmas carol about a young king's care for his people.
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Title: Aladdin
Character: Mozenrath (voice)
Released: February 6, 1994
Type: TV
Aladdin is an animated television series made by Walt Disney Television which aired from 1994 to 1995, based on the original 1992 feature. It was animated at the Slightly Offbeat Productions Studios in Penrose, Auckland, New Zealand. Coming on the heels of the direct-to-video sequel The Return of Jafar, the series picked up where that installment left off, with Aladdin now living in the palace, engaged to beautiful and spunky Princess Jasmine. "Al" and Jasmine went together into peril among sorcerers, monsters, thieves, and more. Monkey sidekick Abu, the animated Magic Carpet, and the fast-talking, shape-shifting Genie came along to help, as did sassy, complaining parrot Iago, formerly Jafar’s pet but now an antihero. Jafar, having previously been destroyed in the second movie, returns in only one episode which also serves as a crossover with Hercules: The Animated Series.
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Title: seaQuest DSV
Character: Lucas Wolenczak
Released: September 12, 1993
Type: TV
In the early 21st century, mankind has colonized the oceans. The United Earth Oceans Organization enlists Captain Nathan Bridger and the submarine seaQuest DSV to keep the peace and explore the last frontier on Earth.
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Title: Saved by the Bell: The College Years
Character: Himself
Released: May 22, 1993
Type: TV
The gang from Bayside High is leaving home and heading to the campus of California University for four years of new challenges, new faces and wild, new adventures.
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Sidekicks
Title: Sidekicks
Character: Barry Gabrewski
Released: December 17, 1992
Type: Movie
An otherwise rejected or ignored boy creates a fantasy pal from his martial arts movie hero.
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Title: Crossroads
Released: September 14, 1992
Type: TV
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Ladybugs
Title: Ladybugs
Character: Matthew / Martha
Released: March 27, 1992
Type: Movie
To climb the corporate ladder to success, a businessman agrees to coach his company's all-girl soccer team with the help of his secret weapon: his fiancee's son.
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Title: Pros and Cons
Character: Danny
Released: September 26, 1991
Type: TV
Pros and Cons is an American television series . It is a revamped version of Gabriel's Fire, which aired on ABC the previous season.
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Title: It
Character: Bill Denbrough - Age 12
Released: November 18, 1990
Type: TV
In 1960, seven outcast kids known as "The Losers' Club" fight an evil demon who poses as a child-killing clown. Thirty years later, they reunite to stop the demon once and for all when it returns to their hometown.
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The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter
Title: The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter
Character: Bastian Bux
Released: October 25, 1990
Type: Movie
Once again, Bastian is transported to the world of Fantasia which he recently managed to save from destruction. However, the land is now being destroyed by an evil sorceress, Xayide, so he must join up with Atreyu and face the Emptiness once more.
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Title: The Flash
Character: Terry Cohan
Released: September 20, 1990
Type: TV
When a bolt of lightening crashes through a police crime lab, a mix of electrically charged substances bathes chemist Barry Allen, transforming him into the fastest man alive--The Flash.
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Title: Gabriel's Fire
Character: Matthew Fixx
Released: September 12, 1990
Type: TV
Gabriel's Fire is an American television series that ran on ABC in the USA in 1990–1991. A revamped version of the series, entitled Pros and Cons, aired briefly the following season.
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Title: Blossom
Released: July 5, 1990
Type: TV
Blossom is an American sitcom broadcast on NBC from January 3, 1991, to May 22, 1995. The series was created by Don Reo, and starred Mayim Bialik as Blossom Russo, a teenager living with her father and two brothers. It was produced by Reo's Impact Zone Productions in association with Witt/Thomas Productions and Touchstone Television.
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The Earth Day Special
Title: The Earth Day Special
Character: Self
Released: April 22, 1990
Type: Movie
The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April 22, 1990. Sponsored by Time Warner, the two hour special featured an all-star cast addressing concerns about global warming, deforestation, and other environmental ills.
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Stepfather 2
Title: Stepfather 2
Character: Todd Grayland
Released: November 3, 1989
Type: Movie
"Stepfather" Jerry Blake escapes an insane asylum and winds up in another town, this time impersonating a marriage counselor. With a future wife and new stepson who love him, Blake eliminates anyone who stands in his way to building the perfect family.
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Title: Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story
Character: Lance Reventlow (age 11)
Released: April 30, 1989
Type: TV
The true story of Barbara Hutton, who had inherited $40 million by the age of 6. This insight explores the effects that money can have on one's life, loves, and careers.
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Oliver & Company
Title: Oliver & Company
Character: Additional Voice (voice)
Released: November 18, 1988
Type: Movie
This animated take on Oliver Twist re-imagines Oliver as an adorable orphaned kitten who struggles to survive in New York City and falls in with a band of canine criminals led by an evil human. First, Oliver meets Dodger, a carefree mutt with street savoir faire. But when Oliver meets wealthy Jenny on one of the gang's thieving missions, his life changes forever.
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Title: The Munsters Today
Character: Matt Glover
Released: October 8, 1988
Type: TV
The Munsters Today is an American sitcom that aired in syndication from 1988 to 1991. The series served as a sequel to the 1960s sitcom The Munsters.
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Home Free
Title: Home Free
Character: Vladimir D'Lugash
Released: July 13, 1988
Type: Movie
A psychopath second grader starts knocking off his schoolmates one by one in order to maintain control of the lunchline. Cafeteria hysteria!
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The Wrong Guys
Title: The Wrong Guys
Character: Kid Tim
Released: May 13, 1988
Type: Movie
Five former cub scouts have a reunion and go camping on the mountain they never conquered. High jinks ensue due to their childhood enemies and a group of escaped convicts who mistake them for an FBI unit.
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Title: The Wonder Years
Character: Steve
Released: January 31, 1988
Type: TV
The story of Kevin Arnold facing the trials and tribulations of youth while growing up during the 1960s and 70s. Told through narration from an adult Kevin, Kevin faces the difficulties of maintaining relationships and friendships on his enthralling journey into adulthood.
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Title: Full House
Character: Michael Monford
Released: September 22, 1987
Type: TV
After the death of his wife, Danny enlists his best friend and his brother-in-law to help raise his three daughters, D.J., Stephanie, and Michelle.
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Mystery Magical Special
Title: Mystery Magical Special
Character: Jonathan
Released: October 30, 1986
Type: Movie
Mystery Magical Special is an American television special aired on Nickelodeon. Advertised as a Halloween-themed program, the special was originally produced in 1986, but continued air, often multiple times, every October for several years afterward. Primarily, the special was designed to show off the talents of stage magicians Lance Burton and Tina Lenert, as well as capitalise on Marc Summers' then-newfound fame as the host of the game show Double Dare. Shiri Appleby and Jonathan Brandis and Trenton Teigen also appear, and John Astin makes a cameo appearance.
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Title: Sledge Hammer!
Character: Young Sledge
Released: September 23, 1986
Type: TV
Sledge Hammer! is an American satirical police sitcom produced by New World Television that ran for two seasons on ABC from 1986 to 1988. The series was created by Alan Spencer and stars David Rasche as Inspector Sledge Hammer, a preposterous caricature of the standard "cop on the edge" character. Al Jean and Mike Reiss, best known for their work on The Simpsons, wrote for the show and worked as story editors.
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Title: L.A. Law
Character: Kevin Talbot
Released: September 15, 1986
Type: TV
L.A. Law is an American television legal drama series that ran for eight seasons on NBC from September 15, 1986, to May 19, 1994. Created by Steven Bochco and Terry Louise Fisher, it contained many of Bochco's trademark features including a large number of parallel storylines, social drama and off-the-wall humor. It reflected the social and cultural ideologies of the 1980s and early 1990s, and many of the cases featured on the show dealt with hot-topic issues such as abortion, racism, gay rights, homophobia, sexual harassment, AIDS, and domestic violence. The series often also reflected social tensions between the wealthy senior lawyer protagonists and their less well-paid junior staff. The show was popular with audiences and critics, and won 15 Emmy Awards throughout its run, four of which were for Outstanding Drama Series.
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Title: Murder, She Wrote
Character: Kevin Bryce
Released: September 30, 1984
Type: TV
An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases.
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Title: Kate & Allie
Released: March 19, 1984
Type: TV
Kate & Allie is an American television situation comedy which ran from March 19, 1984, to May 22, 1989. Kate & Allie first aired on CBS as a midseason replacement series and only six episodes were initially commissioned, but the favorable response from critics and viewers alike easily convinced CBS to commit to a full season in the fall of 1984. The series was created by Sherry Coben.