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Johnny Whitaker - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 13, 1959 |
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| Age | 66 |
| Birthplace | Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Johnny Whitaker's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Starring as Jody Davis in the TV series 'Family Affair' and as the title character in the film 'Tom Sawyer' (1973). |
Intro
Johnny Whitaker is an American actor and singer best known for his work as a child star in the late 1960s and 1970s, particularly in the television series 'Family Affair' and the film 'Tom Sawyer.'
Early Life & Background
Johnny Whitaker was born in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California. He began his acting career at a very young age, appearing in television commercials before landing major roles in TV and film. He was one of eight children and grew up in a Mormon family.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Jody Davis in the sitcom 'Family Affair' (1966–1971) [1][2]
- Played the title role in the musical film 'Tom Sawyer' (1973) [1][2]
- Appeared as Scotty Baldwin in the soap opera 'General Hospital'
- Had the lead role in the Sid and Marty Krofft series 'Sigmund and the Sea Monsters' (1973–1975)
- Worked as an actor in several TV movies and guest star roles during the 1970s
Trivia
- Johnny Whitaker is fluent in Spanish [2]
- He is a certified drug counselor, helping others after overcoming his own struggles with addiction [1][2]
- He received the Former Child Star Lifetime Achievement Award from the Young Artist Foundation in 1999
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Johnny Whitaker?
Johnny Whitaker is 66 years old.
When was Johnny Whitaker born?
Johnny Whitaker was born the 13 December 1959.
Where is Johnny Whitaker from?
Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About December 13th, 1959, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 13, 1959, Archbishop Makarios III was elected as the first President of Cyprus, receiving 66.82% of the vote in the presidential election. This marked a significant milestone in Cyprus's journey to independence from British colonial rule.
- Day of the week: December 13th, 1959 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin
- #1 UK song: What Do You Want? by Adam Faith
- Popular movie: Some Like It Hot directed by Billy Wilder
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