The beginning of the 1995 interview is sad because the episode he had said he was working on didn't happen because the show got canceled. The episode was something he was really looking forward to. I met Jonathan shortly before he passed away. He was such an amazing guy. He's still sorely missed.
@@sigridbohne He had bipolar disorder, but it went undiagnosed. He didn't get the help he needed years before, which was back in the 90's. People only realized he was bipolar after he took his own life.
I don’t think he had pain in his eyes at this moment ?? He was happy doing what he loved ... to my knowledge he commuted su!c!de because he couldn’t get anymore roles as a actor , he looks about 18-19 right here and he didn’t do it until he was about 27 right ? So he was still acting during this time
Approaching 21 years now since he took his life on November 11, passing away on the 12th. I can only hope he finds peace now. He will be dearly missed for ages to come. 🥀
Wow it's hard to believe how broken he became when he sounds like he had a strong personality . Wish he wasn't so hard on himself and could have gotten through his dark times . RIP Jonathan those who grew up with you will always keep you in out thoughts prayers and memories.
That was the thing , he was 21, he was around at a time when he was famous for being famous - he had done nothing He was desperate to prove that wrong The lad didn’t stand a chance !
I met Chuck Norris at the George R Brown Convention Center at the Collect-A-Con and shook hands with him and told him how I cherished him in Silent Rage, Sidekicks (with Jonathan Brandis), and in Walker Texas Ranger. I told Chuck and his wife how terrible and sad it was that 10 years after Sidekicks, that Jonathan Brandis ended up passing away from suicide, and Chuck’s wife told me more than just the depression of Jonathan and his waning career and all, but also the psychiatric medication he was taking along with the alcohol (whether with or without alcohol) was taking so much toll on Jonathan that he had no idea what he was doing, whether he felt suicidal or not. Worst of all, the psychiatric medication company has a disclaimer and used legal to be completely covered, in which they couldn’t be sued, which should be wrong. Chuck told me how much he cherished Jonathan and knows that Jonathan is resting in the everlasting safety in God’s kingdom of Heaven. All this, also, being why I don’t take psyche meds myself, especially anymore, and never will, and nothing can ever change my mind. More harm than good. Especially psychologically and financially.
Loved him in "Sidekicks" (With Chuck Norris). Crazy to think johnathan has been gone for almost 20 yrs, yet Chuck is still with us at 82yrs old. Depression is no joke. Its hard to see people around you prospering while you struggle to get by. But circumstances can always change and life is too precious.
I think I’m about the same age as him. This didn’t have a big effect on me when it happened but looking back now and watching these interviews, I’m extremely heartbroken
I still find it so strange that he is gone and that it's been 20 years this year. He was quite prolific for teen audiences in the late 90s and early 2000s and was always in teen magazines etc. He died and there wasn't much coverage surrounding his passing. It took me over a month to even find out about it.
I remember his death was reported in periodicals like _Variety,_ _People,_ _Us,_ _The Hollywood Reporter,_ _Entertainment Weekly,_ etc. and in programs such as _Entertainment Tonight_ and _Access Hollywood._ That's how I learned, because I read/watched those things.
I got sucked down the worm hole of the tragedy about River Phoenix and randomly saw a video about Brandis. I completely forgot about his tragic passing 😔 RIP to Jonathan, River, and so many other more young talented artists that died way too soon.
I recently learned that Jonathan Brandis was considered for the role of Marshall Teller in the 1991 Eerie Indiana television series. Omri Katz ended up getting the role but I could see Jonathan doing well in the role. It would’ve been awesome if they created a character for Jonathan for the show. I’m saddened what happened to Jonathan as he had a lot of potential.
Omg yes. I just saw him in a video and I was like "why am I so attracted to him? A lot of people look good but what's different about him?" And now I get it. It's that emotional intelligence that stands out uk...
He was so cool and no doubt deserving of his heartthrob status. He certainly had an intense sort of gravity to go along with his charisma. A fascinating person in more ways than just the movie star avenue. Watching some of these, I get a sort of vibe like he might have had a bad headache or was at times extremely exhausted and tense- but I think he masked everything that he was experiencing or struggling with incredibly well due to a high level of intelligence and eloquence. He was the face of my childhood in some ways and I would have loved to see him in a Netflix project or something nowadays, as I'm sure many others would as well. I don't think he really would have had to worry about his career fading out long term (people always mention that he had mentioned feeling disappointed with his career trajectory in the weeks leading up to his death). But I'm sure that part of his concern about that was due to the rigorous, merciless nature of the industry- especially in the 90's- when every top actor (especially teen heartthrobs of the day) presumedly had it drilled into them that even a small deviation from perfection could at any time result in their entire career tanking forever. Standards and aesthetics were INSANE during the 90's. Not to mention the lurking danger for children and teens in an industry full of predators, according to testimonials I've heard. That's too much pressure and trauma for someone just starting out in the atmosphere of inescapable fame. I'm sorry that Jonathan didn't have whatever kinds of support he might have needed back then. He should have had someone to talk to, but mental health wasn't even part of discourse back in 2003- it was only part of whispers and stigma.
RIP Jonathan. You are missed and loved. ❤ such a beautiful soul. So humble and sweet and talented. His leaving is so sad and senseless. I wish he would have stayed. It just breaks my heart.💔
So well spoken, great smile and laugh, but something mysterious about him. Gosh, why?? I firmly believe his career would have found firmer ground eventually. I think he would have been a massive star. I get Johnny Depp vibes.
I can't begin to let you know just how much this interview of jon meant to me. I'd like more stuff more interviews if possible especially when he got older. Wishing so so bad that he was interviewed when he got to be adult.😘😘😘😘 again, so many many thanks. I'll save this!!
I was very happy to see this. Jonathan Brandis was good in everything I ever saw him in. HOLLYWOOD chewed him up and spit him out. Very sad and sTrANgE the way he checked out. R.I.P. You had so much potential.
I grew up loving this actor. I can look at him now and see the way he would look grown up and with aging 😮 he'd be a very handsome 40 something man. God bless his soul. ❤ he is gorgeous 😍
Thank you so very much you have no idea how much this means to his fans my heart hurts so much he is missed so much by so many Rip sweet angle with blue eyes sunkissed freckles contagious smile and the most cutest side smirk Jonathan Brandis 🖤🖤😢💔
Thanks for the upload. He has been in the camera so much his whole life new stuff i havent seen comes around all the time. Its almost like hes still alive in a sense.
Apparently he was considered to play adult Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars episode 2 and 3, but they decided he was a bit too old. Shame, because the opportunity probably would have kept him going. And nothing against Hayden Christensen but I would’ve loved to see what Brandis would have brought to the role. He had the perfect blend of good guy with a good heart, but with a brooding darkness bubbling under the surface.
Rest In Peace I met him with my mom in 1994 on I think the tonight show… I was in love with him… dragged her with me to attend the show as I was underage. She understood what I was going thru, her first love was David Cassidy😅😅 Rest In Peace Jonathan
I can't imagine how uncomfortable he must of felt about those notes and the comments he got sexualizing him and when people would grab or touch him without his permission
Love Hayden Christensen BUT Jonathan should have been anakin skywalker. He was so close to getting the part that there is concept art for Attack of the Clones that had Jonathan Brandis as the character. I unfortunately think his suicide had something to do with losing the part. It would have Re-Launched his career to be in Star Wars. He would have been the perfect anakin. Goodlooking and charming but a darkness and tragedy behind the eyes.
I'm a big fan of The Neverending Story (more the novel than the films, it's much more profound). I feel it's ironic that that book is about human longing, of the painful experience of wishing to be different, of wanting to re-write our histories. Unlike the character he played, I guess Jonathan was never able to pass through those feelings. I wonder about what Jonathan wished for, especially near the end of his life. It must have been so painful, all that unfulfilled longing. I hope he found peace, and wish his story had not ended.
He killed himself because of waning fame and fallen career. If only he knew, if he would have waited, the way social media and the modern world is now, everyone is instagram and UA-cam famous and all these channels like Netflix and Amazon Prime are well known for reviving actors' careers. So sad😢.. he made a permanent decision over a temporary circumstance. in this modern world, you technically don't even need Hollywood to be famous, you can be self made these days...
That’s not why he took his life but, it may have contributed to it. He was drinking excessively for months prior and there were symptoms of schizophrenia which he was predisposed to due to his uncle having it.
I agree, I wish he would have waited because 2003 was less than a decade away from UA-cam famous... but in those days, I would have watched anything he was in, I was infatuated with him... if he had just gotten a little older, I could have seen him taking the 007 torch... he did drama, he did comedy, he did everything, he was capable of so much more...
He is so respectful when he talks
comes across as very astute and wise (especially for a teen)
More manners than gentleman’s nowadays
My thoughts exactly. I also don’t think he was mentally ill.
@@andrewmontgomery8428 oh right, not mentally ill? He hung himself, that's ill
his laugh is what keeps me going, i will always admire him for his hard work. such a talented angel. :’)
🥰🥰🥰
I appreciate him stating that starting with commercials isn’t the same as acting because it’s selling a product.
The beginning of the 1995 interview is sad because the episode he had said he was working on didn't happen because the show got canceled. The episode was something he was really looking forward to.
I met Jonathan shortly before he passed away. He was such an amazing guy. He's still sorely missed.
How was your meeting?
@@euniceserrano6499 It was great. We talked about him wanting to write & direct. Jon was one of the good ones.
@@shahartley Thank you so much for sharing this experience. You're lucky to have crossed paths with him. I wish I had😊
To this day I don't understand why he hanged himself, there were so many women who were fans of him
@@sigridbohne He had bipolar disorder, but it went undiagnosed. He didn't get the help he needed years before, which was back in the 90's. People only realized he was bipolar after he took his own life.
So intelligent, how he answered the questions on Ladybugs, such a loss to Hollywood.
i love hearing him talk he was so wise and full of personality
I wish he never died 💔 he was such an amazing actor and kind guy..
We all here feel the same. Rip
Sweet, gorgeous man. But you can see the pain in his eyes. Rest in peace. I remember the day you died. I cried my eyes out.
I'm shocked it was suicide wtf.. Than a year later Rodney dies from surgery???😢
I don’t think he had pain in his eyes at this moment ?? He was happy doing what he loved ... to my knowledge he commuted
su!c!de because he couldn’t get anymore roles as a actor , he looks about 18-19 right here and he didn’t do it until he was about 27 right ? So he was still acting during this time
@@Ok-yv7nx It was my subjective opinion. 🤷🏼♀️🙂
So did i😢😢
Approaching 21 years now since he took his life on November 11, passing away on the 12th. I can only hope he finds peace now. He will be dearly missed for ages to come. 🥀
Wow it's hard to believe how broken he became when he sounds like he had a strong personality . Wish he wasn't so hard on himself and could have gotten through his dark times . RIP Jonathan those who grew up with you will always keep you in out thoughts prayers and memories.
Depression is often a hidden disease. The people who have it tend to hide it.
That was the thing , he was 21, he was around at a time when he was famous for being famous - he had done nothing
He was desperate to prove that wrong
The lad didn’t stand a chance !
He is so beautiful I miss him so much and his voice is so dreamy I wish he was here with us RIP to my HANDSOME MAN he was literally perfect!! ❤ 😭
I met Chuck Norris at the George R Brown Convention Center at the Collect-A-Con and shook hands with him and told him how I cherished him in Silent Rage, Sidekicks (with Jonathan Brandis), and in Walker Texas Ranger.
I told Chuck and his wife how terrible and sad it was that 10 years after Sidekicks, that Jonathan Brandis ended up passing away from suicide, and Chuck’s wife told me more than just the depression of Jonathan and his waning career and all, but also the psychiatric medication he was taking along with the alcohol (whether with or without alcohol) was taking so much toll on Jonathan that he had no idea what he was doing, whether he felt suicidal or not. Worst of all, the psychiatric medication company has a disclaimer and used legal to be completely covered, in which they couldn’t be sued, which should be wrong. Chuck told me how much he cherished Jonathan and knows that Jonathan is resting in the everlasting safety in God’s kingdom of Heaven.
All this, also, being why I don’t take psyche meds myself, especially anymore, and never will, and nothing can ever change my mind. More harm than good. Especially psychologically and financially.
Loved him in "Sidekicks" (With Chuck Norris). Crazy to think johnathan has been gone for almost 20 yrs, yet Chuck is still with us at 82yrs old. Depression is no joke. Its hard to see people around you prospering while you struggle to get by. But circumstances can always change and life is too precious.
He was very thoughtful and sensitive. I enjoyed his talent.
You can tell he was really special. Such people are always gone too soon.
Can you imagine being this dude and walking the halls of your high school? His passing is such a tragedy.
So well-spoken and humble at such a young age. He was my idol growing up in the late 80s and early 90s. Gone far too soon. R.I.P. Jonathan
RIP
Jonathan Brandis
(1976-2003)
Never saw some of this footage before and it's interesting to see them. Thanks, for uploading them.
I think I’m about the same age as him. This didn’t have a big effect on me when it happened but looking back now and watching these interviews, I’m extremely heartbroken
I still find it so strange that he is gone and that it's been 20 years this year. He was quite prolific for teen audiences in the late 90s and early 2000s and was always in teen magazines etc. He died and there wasn't much coverage surrounding his passing. It took me over a month to even find out about it.
I remember his death was reported in periodicals like _Variety,_ _People,_ _Us,_ _The Hollywood Reporter,_ _Entertainment Weekly,_ etc. and in programs such as _Entertainment Tonight_ and _Access Hollywood._ That's how I learned, because I read/watched those things.
Same I can't find anything on his death of Rodney Harvey
I got sucked down the worm hole of the tragedy about River Phoenix and randomly saw a video about Brandis. I completely forgot about his tragic passing 😔 RIP to Jonathan, River, and so many other more young talented artists that died way too soon.
I recently learned that Jonathan Brandis was considered for the role of Marshall Teller in the 1991 Eerie Indiana television series. Omri Katz ended up getting the role but I could see Jonathan doing well in the role. It would’ve been awesome if they created a character for Jonathan for the show. I’m saddened what happened to Jonathan as he had a lot of potential.
He was emotionally intelligent.
Omg yes. I just saw him in a video and I was like "why am I so attracted to him? A lot of people look good but what's different about him?" And now I get it. It's that emotional intelligence that stands out uk...
I see that too 😢
I miss him so much. Rest in peace
I will always love him
He was so cool and no doubt deserving of his heartthrob status. He certainly had an intense sort of gravity to go along with his charisma. A fascinating person in more ways than just the movie star avenue. Watching some of these, I get a sort of vibe like he might have had a bad headache or was at times extremely exhausted and tense- but I think he masked everything that he was experiencing or struggling with incredibly well due to a high level of intelligence and eloquence. He was the face of my childhood in some ways and I would have loved to see him in a Netflix project or something nowadays, as I'm sure many others would as well. I don't think he really would have had to worry about his career fading out long term (people always mention that he had mentioned feeling disappointed with his career trajectory in the weeks leading up to his death). But I'm sure that part of his concern about that was due to the rigorous, merciless nature of the industry- especially in the 90's- when every top actor (especially teen heartthrobs of the day) presumedly had it drilled into them that even a small deviation from perfection could at any time result in their entire career tanking forever. Standards and aesthetics were INSANE during the 90's. Not to mention the lurking danger for children and teens in an industry full of predators, according to testimonials I've heard. That's too much pressure and trauma for someone just starting out in the atmosphere of inescapable fame. I'm sorry that Jonathan didn't have whatever kinds of support he might have needed back then. He should have had someone to talk to, but mental health wasn't even part of discourse back in 2003- it was only part of whispers and stigma.
Jonathan was so cute and adorable such a great smile and laughter
damn this really hurt, thank you for sharing
His voice is so deep
That's not a deep voice...
I’d never seen this footage before. Bless you. Miss him unconditionally ❤
RIP Jonathan. You are missed and loved. ❤ such a beautiful soul. So humble and sweet and talented. His leaving is so sad and senseless. I wish he would have stayed. It just breaks my heart.💔
So well spoken, great smile and laugh, but something mysterious about him. Gosh, why?? I firmly believe his career would have found firmer ground eventually. I think he would have been a massive star. I get Johnny Depp vibes.
Omgg his eyes there soo beautiful
Brandis had such a great smile and being an "old soul" made him seem much older. A double-edged sword. Rest in peace.🎉
I LOVE HIM SO MUCH! THANK YOU
Jonathan had a deep resonant voice. What an asset for Hollywood he could have been.
He was such a handsome bright soul :) RIP💖🕊️
I can't begin to let you know just how much this interview of jon meant to me. I'd like more stuff more interviews if possible especially when he got older. Wishing so so bad that he was interviewed when he got to be adult.😘😘😘😘 again, so many many thanks. I'll save this!!
Hi Teena, I'm afraid that's all the interviews I did with him. Sorry.
Such brilliant actor, so handsome, so sad he s not here anymore😮💨😪
Seemed like a really sweet person. It’s a dirty shame nobody helped him in time.
Very talented, cool guy. These interviews reflect that, and how respectful he was - of his work and other people. Thanks for sharing ❤
I’ve been waiting for more interviews with Jon!! Thank you so much for posting these!! 💞
I was very happy to see this. Jonathan Brandis was good in everything I ever saw him in. HOLLYWOOD chewed him up and spit him out. Very sad and sTrANgE the way he checked out. R.I.P. You had so much potential.
Geez, this was River Phoenix stuff. So terribly sad that he died.
I grew up loving this actor. I can look at him now and see the way he would look grown up and with aging 😮 he'd be a very handsome 40 something man. God bless his soul. ❤ he is gorgeous 😍
He’s so handsome
Thank you so very much you have no idea how much this means to his fans my heart hurts so much he is missed so much by so many Rip sweet angle with blue eyes sunkissed freckles contagious smile and the most cutest side smirk Jonathan Brandis 🖤🖤😢💔
To this day I don't understand why he hanged himself, there were so many women who were fans of him
Thank you for posting this ❤. We appreciated it
Finally something I haven't seen. You are awesome. Would love to see Vinessa Shaw's part of the interview. Thanks for the upload.
He was extremely handsome. Like Edward Furlong. 90s had the most gorgeous young actors ever.
R.I.P Jonathan Brandis ❤❤😢😢🥺🥺. We love you
I love him very much I feel bad for him RIP You will never be forgotten
Thank you for sharing!! Miss him 💔
RIP 💜
Hope he gets another chance in another life. rest in peace
Thanks for the upload. He has been in the camera so much his whole life new stuff i havent seen comes around all the time. Its almost like hes still alive in a sense.
i haven't seen this interview before thank u it made me so happy
OMGG THANK U!! I miss and love him so much
Hollywood forgot about him after he finished with Seaquest DSV. Such a talented guy!
Apparently he was considered to play adult Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars episode 2 and 3, but they decided he was a bit too old. Shame, because the opportunity probably would have kept him going. And nothing against Hayden Christensen but I would’ve loved to see what Brandis would have brought to the role. He had the perfect blend of good guy with a good heart, but with a brooding darkness bubbling under the surface.
This so amazing love this soo much 👼🏻☁️
Wow this is amazing. I love it. Thank u for sharing this
thank you for posting this !! 🤎
Really miss this guy
he is amazing. that’s all i can say.
Rest In Peace I met him with my mom in 1994 on I think the tonight show… I was in love with him… dragged her with me to attend the show as I was underage. She understood what I was going thru, her first love was David Cassidy😅😅 Rest In Peace Jonathan
Yes it is very sad he passed away at a young
age
THANK YOU FOR THIS ❤️❤️❤️
Jonathan Brandis and Edward Furlong are my crushs of 90s.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS
Thank you for sharing it means so much to us! ❤️ loved these interviews
I can't imagine how uncomfortable he must of felt about those notes and the comments he got sexualizing him and when people would grab or touch him without his permission
REALLY?!??!!
Love it.
Thanks for posting.
I love him sm😭✋
He's so special ❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍
i literally love him sm :/
Aw I’m watching the original IT right now didn’t know he died until now
thank you for this!!
his smile saves me❤️
Very charming. Very serious.
thank you so much for this❤️
Rest in paradise Jonathan 😇🙏💙
Seemed like such a good dude! Ladybugs was hilarious!
I had completely forgotten about him until today. I had no idea that he'd passed.
Thanks for sharing he was brilliant
Love him. So heartbreaking still 💔
Thank you so much for share🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Love Hayden Christensen BUT Jonathan should have been anakin skywalker. He was so close to getting the part that there is concept art for Attack of the Clones that had Jonathan Brandis as the character. I unfortunately think his suicide had something to do with losing the part. It would have Re-Launched his career to be in Star Wars.
He would have been the perfect anakin. Goodlooking and charming but a darkness and tragedy behind the eyes.
BABY😭🥺🥺🥺
Thank you!
I'm a big fan of The Neverending Story (more the novel than the films, it's much more profound). I feel it's ironic that that book is about human longing, of the painful experience of wishing to be different, of wanting to re-write our histories. Unlike the character he played, I guess Jonathan was never able to pass through those feelings.
I wonder about what Jonathan wished for, especially near the end of his life. It must have been so painful, all that unfulfilled longing. I hope he found peace, and wish his story had not ended.
Rest In Peace man
RIP sorry you didn’t realize how good of an actor you were
Meu tudo 🥺
Wow Johnathan how interesting listening nice to know great hunk
thank you
His voice 😍🥰
He killed himself because of waning fame and fallen career. If only he knew, if he would have waited, the way social media and the modern world is now, everyone is instagram and UA-cam famous and all these channels like Netflix and Amazon Prime are well known for reviving actors' careers. So sad😢.. he made a permanent decision over a temporary circumstance. in this modern world, you technically don't even need Hollywood to be famous, you can be self made these days...
That’s not why he took his life but, it may have contributed to it.
He was drinking excessively for months prior and there were symptoms of schizophrenia which he was predisposed to due to his uncle having it.
We don’t know why he did it.
@@baybeegalkk I believe “drinking excessively” was thrown around because that’s what people can understand.
I agree, I wish he would have waited because 2003 was less than a decade away from UA-cam famous... but in those days, I would have watched anything he was in, I was infatuated with him... if he had just gotten a little older, I could have seen him taking the 007 torch... he did drama, he did comedy, he did everything, he was capable of so much more...
Hey ı saw your commemt Under another video
Tragic what happened to him.
Omg I thought this yt video was old but it was posted a day ago
It is old.
Seems like a sweet heart