Born in Danbury, Connecticut, USA, to Greg and Mary, Jonathan Brandis began his career at age 5, acting in television commercials. He appeared in small parts in several films and TV shows before his first starring role in the 1990 film The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter. Since then he also starred in popular films such as Ladybugs and recently starred as Lucas Wolenczak in Steven Spielberg's television series SeaQuest 2032. He doubled up his high school courses so he could finish a year early to his role on SeaQuest 2032. He died in November 2003.


He co-wrote one episode of "SeaQuest DSV" (1993). He claimed that his dad was one of the main inspirations in his life, having taught him about the "business from an early age". Dated Monica Keena. [2000] An avid Pez collector. Was an only child. After his death dozens upon dozens of Internet communities and memorial websites were devoted to him. He was friends with childhood neighbor, actress Juliette Clarke. An action figure was created based on his character, Lucas Wolenczak, from "SeaQuest DSV" (1993). As a teenager, in hopes of preparing for a directing career as well as an acting career, he filmed movies starring his friends using a home video camera.