24/06/1904, Linton, Indiana, USA - 11/08/1995, Rancho Mirage, California, USA
An American actor, comedian, singer and songwriter. He was an orchestra leader and a pioneer in radio situation comedy. As a singer, he recorded a number one novelty hit record, "The Thing" (1950). Harris was recording songs as early as 1931. He sang with a deep baritone voice.