Jonathan Brandis

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Jonathan Brandis born?April 13, 1976
2. Where was Jonathan Brandis born?Danville, New Hampshire, USA
3. What is the acting debut?Kevin Buchanan on 'One Life to Live' in 1982
4. What is the key television roles?Bill Denbrough in 'It' (1990 miniseries), Lucas Wolenczak in 'seaQuest DSV' (1993-1996)
5. Who is Jonathan Brandis?Jonathan Brandis was a child actor who grew up to become a teen idol on television.
6. How did Jonathan Brandis start his career?He began as a child model, then quickly moved into acting, appearing on the soap opera "One Life to Live" when he was six.

Child Actor: An individual who performs in films, television, or theater at a young age.
Teen Idol: A celebrity, typically a musician or actor, who is immensely popular among adolescents.
Miniseries: A television program that is broadcast in a limited number of episodes, telling a single, complete story.
Suicide: The act of intentionally causing one's own death.