Date of Birth: Tuesday, April 13, 1976

Place of Birth: Danbury, Connecticut

Height: 5'9"

Jonathan Brandis was born in Connecticut to Greg and Mary Brandis.

Brandis had his show business debut at age 2 when his mother took him on a road trip to New York City. After that, he continued to appear in commercials and as a print models. At age 6, Brandis got a part in One Life to Live.

Brandis and his family moved to LA when he was 9. His family encouraged him to pursued a career in acting and television. His first big break was when he played a part of a chronic stutterer in Stephen King's It. He also appeared in Steven Spielberg's TV Series SeaQuest DSV as Lucas Wolenczak in 1992, which made him the new teen idol. Brandis won the Best Youth Actor in a Leading Role in a Television Series at 15th Annual Youth in Film Awards for his role in SeaQuest DSV. Brandis also made guest appearances on L.A. Law, Who's the Boss and Murder She Wrote.

In November 2003, Jonathan Brandis was found dead in his apartment just before midnight by his friends. He commited suicide by hanging himself. There was no suicide note.

He was an only child, who is survived by his parent, Greg and Mary Brandis.

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