Jon Walmsley


Jon Walmsley is a British-American musician and actor, best known for playing Jason Walton on the television series The Waltons.

Early life

Walmsley was born in Blackburn, Lancashire, England on February 6, 1956. He was the only child of a grocer and his wife. His family moved to California when he was two years old, because his parents thought California would provide a healthier climate for the family. His father became a salesman.
While in school Walmsley learned to play the piano, guitar, banjo, harmonica, flute, and cello.

Acting career

Walmsley is known for his accomplishments as an actor, most notably a nine-season run as Jason Walton on The Waltons. He also returned for all of the Waltons reunion projects during the 1980s and 1990s.
He provided the voice of Christopher Robin for Disney's Winnie the Pooh cartoons.

Musical career

Walmsley was a member of Richard Marx's touring band in the late 1980s, and appeared in at least two of Marx's music videos: "Should've Known Better" and "Too Late to Say Goodbye."
Other musicians Walmsely has worked with include the Doobie Brothers, Michael McDonald, Gregg Allman, Merle Haggard, Denny Lane, Spencer Davis, Peter and Gordon, Jacki Lomax, Roger Daltrey, The Beach Boys, and Dean Torrence of Jan and Dean.

Personal life

Walmsley married Lisa Harrison, who played his girlfriend Toni Hazelton on The Waltons. They have a daughter, Brighton.
He now resides in Cornwall, England with his wife Marion.

Filmography

1960s