Bandleader of the 40's, and 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.


Provided the memorable voice (and personality) of Baloo the Bear in Walt Disney's The Jungle Book (1967). 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. 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). Took over the Bing Crosby golf tournament after his death. His orchestra's theme song was "Rose Room.". His first wife, Marcia Ralston, was always called Mascotte. He was awarded 2 Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Radio at 6651 Hollywood Boulevard and for Recording at 6508 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.