Biography for
Phil Harris (I)

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Date of Birth

24 June 1904, Linton, Indiana, USA

Date of Death

11 August 1995, Rancho Mirage, California, USA (heart failure)

Birth Name

Wonga Philip Harris

Mini Biography

A bandleader of the 1940s and a radio, film, and TV actor who always seemed to imply allegiance to the former Confederate States of America. Was a principal of long standing among the comedian Jack Benny's radio retinue, parlaying his popularity into his own radio series, in which his wife, Alice Faye, co-starred.

IMDb Mini Biography By: Bill Takacs

Spouse

Alice Faye	(12 May 1941 - 11 August 1995) (his death) 2 children
Marcia Ralston	(1932 - 1941) (divorced)

Trivia

Provided the memorable voice (and personality) of Baloo the Bear in Walt Disney's The Jungle Book (1967/I).

His signature song was "That's What I Like About the South."

Interred at Forest Lawn Mausoleum, Cathedral City (near Palm Springs), California, with his wife, Alice Faye. His unusual urn is in the shape of a blue ocean wave with three gold dolphins leaping over the top.

Had two daughters, Phylis and Alice

Starred with his wife on NBC Radio's "The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show" (1948-1954). They were also the stars of NBC Radio's "Fitch Bandwagon" (1946-1948).

Avid golfer. Won many amateur golf tournaments.

Took over the Bing Crosby golf tournament after his death.

During World War II, he was a member of the Merchant Marines from December 1942 to March 1943.

His orchestra's theme song was "Rose Room.".

Daughter Alice born May 19, 1942. Daughter Phyllis born April 22, 1944.

His first wife, Marcia Ralston, was always called Mascotte.

During his lifetime, the Phil Harris Golf Classic was held at Date Palm County Club in Cathedral City (near Palm Springs), California.

Personal Quotes

"I can't die until the government finds a safe place to bury my liver."

[on Bing Crosby] He was a tough guy. Make one wrong move, and he'd never speak to you again.

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