Jonathan Harris was a renowned American character actor whose career spanned over six decades on stage, screen, and television. Born in the Bronx, New York, he became a versatile performer known for his distinct, cultivated voice and sophisticated, often villainous, on-screen personas. He is most famously remembered for his iconic role as the cowardly and conniving Dr. Zachary Smith in the classic 1960s science fiction series Lost in Space. Beyond this defining role, Harris was also a prolific voice actor, lending his talents to numerous animated series, including a memorable turn as Manny in A Bug's Life.