JON PROVOST
Jon Provost is a national treasure. The check shirt and jeans he
wore for seven years as Timmy on "Lassie" hang in The Smithsonian
next to Archie Bunker's chair. "Lassie" continues to air in 60
countries and Jon receives letters and email from fans of all ages
around the world. Still a sought-after celebrity guest on TV and
radio, he also appears at fund-raisers, autograph shows, pet expos
and kennel clubs, cruises and special events throughout the year.
Jon was already a seasoned professional when he won the role of Timmy
at age seven. He was barely three when cast as Jane Wyman and
Sterling Hayden's son in "So Big". During his career as a child
actor and teen heart throb, he worked with some of the biggest stars
in Hollywood: Grace Kelly and Bing Crosby in "The Country Girl",
Natalie Wood and Robert Redford in "This Property is Condemned", Rod
Steiger and Anita Ekberg in "Back From Eternity", Clint Eastwood
in "Escapade in Japan", Kurt Russell in "The Computer Wore Tennis
Shoes" and on television with Kim Novak, Jack Benny, William Holden,
Ann Sothern and even with that famous talking horse, Mr. Ed.
By the time Jon Provost was nineteen, he'd worked in film and
television for sixteen years. With a strong desire to try something
new, he headed for Northern California and college, after which he
pursued a career in the field of special education. The beauty of
the wine country seduced him and Jon never returned to L.A.,
preferring eventually to sell real estate in Sonoma County.
Jon has also earned a nationwide reputation as a philanthropist,
giving his time to a wide assortment of causes, including children's
hospitals, animal shelters, humane societies and, closest to his
heart, Canine Companions for Independence, providing service dogs to
the handi-capped. He has served on their Board of Governors for more
than 15 years. In 1986, The Motion Picture Council presented him
with their award for Outstanding Contribution as a Humanitarian for
his dedication in helping the physically challenged. In 1989, Jon
and his TV mom, June Lockhart served as national spokespersons for
Snuggles's Back to School Safety Child-Savers Program. That same
year, Betty White presented Jon with the Allen Ludden Humanitarian
Award. More recently, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award
from the Youth In Film Association.
In 1990, Jon returned to television as Timmy all grown up in "The New
Lassie" with Dee Wallace Stone. He received a Genesis Award for
Outstanding Television in a Family Series for a story he wrote for
the show focusing on the inhumane treatment of research animals. In
1994 Jon was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In
2003, he was honored as a special guest at the CBS 75th Anniversary
Gala. And in 2004, he toured with Lassie to celebrate her 50th
anniversary on TV (his 47th!) and the launch of a DVD set. Of his
many accomplishments, he is most proud of his children, Ryan, 22, and
Katie, 20.
Jon has never really been out of the public eye...or its collective
heart, a place where he's been held dear for more than forty-five
years. And his legacy continues. Currently, he's writing his
autobiography, TIMMY'S IN THE WELL (winter, 2006).
FILMS
Playing Patti (40 Large Productions)......featured role as himself
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (Disney).......featured role, Bradley
The Secret of the Sacred Forest ....co-star, Jimmi
This Property Is Condemned (Paramount).......................Tom
Escapade in Japan (RKO).......................co-star, Tony Saunders
All Mine to Give (RKO)........................supporting role, Bobby
Back from Eternity (RKO)...........................co-star, Tommy
The Country Girl (Paramount)uncredited role as Grace Kelly and Bing
Crosby's son, Jimmie
So Big (Warner Bros.)............title role as an infant
TELEVISION
"Child Stars: Their Story"
documentary..........................................himself
"The New Lassie" series......regular recurring role, Steve McCullough
"Lassie" series.........................star, Timmy Martin
"Sergeant Sullivan Speaking" movie…co-star with Joan Blondell,
William Bendix
"Kiss for a Lieutenant" movie.............co-star with Kim Novak
Jack Benny Show
series..............................................guest star
Tennessee Ernie Ford Christmas Show series................guest star
"Mr. Ed" series.......................recurring role, Jonny Provost
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JON PROVOST
Jon Provost is a national treasure. The check shirt and jeans he
wore for seven years as Timmy on "Lassie" hang in The Smithsonian
next to Archie Bunker's chair. "Lassie" continues to air in 60
countries and Jon receives letters and email from fans of all ages
around the world. Still a sought-after celebrity guest on TV and
radio, he also appears at fund-raisers, autograph shows, pet expos
and kennel clubs, cruises and special events throughout the year.
Jon was already a seasoned professional when he won the role of Timmy
at age seven. He was barely three when cast as Jane Wyman and
Sterling Hayden's son in "So Big". During his career as a child
actor and teen heart throb, he worked with some of the biggest stars
in Hollywood: Grace Kelly and Bing Crosby in "The Country Girl",
Natalie Wood and Robert Redford in "This Property is Condemned", Rod
Steiger and Anita Ekberg in "Back From Eternity", Clint Eastwood
in "Escapade in Japan", Kurt Russell in "The Computer
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