Actor jon walmsley biography actor
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Born in England, Jon emigrated to the U.S. with his parents and began his performing career at the age of eight, singing and playing guitar. Spotted by Hollywood producers on a local TV talent show, Jon was soon appearing in commercials and television shows such as "Combat," "Daniel Boone," "My Three Sons,” “Nanny and the Professor," "The Bill Cosby Show," "Adam - 12," and Walt Disney’s feature - musical “The One And Only, Genuine, Original Family Band,” as well as creating the voice of Christopher Robin for the Academy Award - winning featurette, "Winnie-the-Pooh and the Blustery Day."
Along with his acting career, Jon continued to develop his musical skills, writing and performing many original songs for "The Waltons" in which he also played the second oldest son "Jason." At nineteen, he made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry and has since appeared as a guitarist - vocalist on television, records, and stages around the world with such diverse and legendary artists as Richard Marx, Brian Setzer, David Koz, The Doobie Brothers, Gregg Allman, Merle Haggard, Roy Acuff, John Mayall, Denny Laine, Spencer Davis, Peter & Gordon, Jackie Lomax, Roger Daltrey,
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BornFebruary 6, 1956
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Jon Walmsley
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Jon Walmsley is born February 6, 1956 in Blackburn (Lancashire), England .
When Jon was a small child his parents moved to the United States. His great talent is the music. He plays piano, guitar, cello, harmonica and percussion instruments and some more. He also composes his own songs and also sings.
Jon Walmsley was best known for the role of Jason Walton in the popular American television series „The Waltons“. Before his role as Jason Walton Jon had small appearances on television including a speaking role in the cartoon "Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day" (1968).
After the end of the series "The Waltons" Jon Walmsley was rarely seen on camera. His passion was the music. So he played among other things in the 80s as guitarist for the then very popular singer Richard Marx. Today Jon Walmsley plays in his own band, The UK Beat (check Links).
In 1979 Jon married Lisa Harrison, who portrayed the role of Toni Hazleton Walton ( Jon´s wife in “The Waltons“ ). They have one daughter, Brighton. Today they are divorced.
In 2004 Jon met his second wife Marion (from Bavaria) when he came to Germany for a promotional tour for "The Waltons". They married in August