Early Career and Breakthrough Jon Provost, born on March 12, 1950, in Los Angeles, became a beloved television icon as Timmy Martin on Lassie. He began his acting career at just two years old, appearing in So Big (1953), and later in films like The Country Girl (1954) and Escapade in Japan (1957). However, it was his role in Lassie that truly defined his career.
Lassie and Timmy Martin In 1957, at age six, Provost was cast as Timmy on Lassie, a role he played for seven years across 249 episodes. He recalls his time on the show as a series of “home movies,” and fondly remembers working with Hollywood legends like Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly.
Life After Lassie After Lassie, Provost continued acting in TV and films. He has been married twice and is a father of two children.
Current Life and Memoir Now 73, Provost authored a memoir titled Timmy’s in the Well: the Jon Provost Story, offering fans insight into his remarkable life and career.
