Jonathan Bion Provost (born March 12, 1950) is an American actor, best known for his role as young Timmy Martin in the CBS series Lassie. Provost was born in Los Angeles. At the age of four, Provost was cast in the film The Country Girl (1954), starring Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly.

Mar 3, 2014 · When Jon Provost became Lassie’s sidekick Timmy at age 7, he was already an acting veteran. The blond, cherubic Provost had portrayed Jane Wyman’s screen son Dirk in So Big (1953) after acing his first audition at age 2.

The only official web site for Jon Provost, child actor best known as Timmy on Lassie. Personal recollections, rare photos & memorabilia to see and to buy.

Mar 3, 2023 · Jon Provost a.k.a. Timmy from “Lassie” is 72 now and has the same soft eyes and gentle smile as he had on a show. The actor revealed why he left the series and later Hollywood, and how he managed to escape the child star curse.

Provost, however, is most famous for playing the role of Timmy Martin on TV’s beloved series Lassie, which debuted on CBS on Sept. 12, 1954, and ran until 1973 (the first run of the series). Provost starred on the series for seven years (1957-64).

Jon Provost. Actor: Lassie. Forever associated with a heroic TV collie whom he frequently had his arms lovingly wrapped around, blond tyke Jon Provost actually was a veteran performer by the time he won the role of "Timmy Martin" at age seven in the series Lassie (1954).

Feb 15, 2025 · Jon Provost, born on March 12, 1950, in Los Angeles, became a beloved figure in American television history as Timmy Martin on the iconic show Lassie. His acting career began at the tender age of two with the film So Big (1953), followed by roles in The Country Girl (1954), Back from Eternity (1956), and Escapade in Japan (1957).

From 1957 to 1964, Provost captivated audiences with his portrayal of Timmy, a character who became synonymous with the loyal Collie. Reflecting on his time in the spotlight, he recalls the genuine bond he formed with the three different Collies that played Lassie throughout the series.

Mar 12, 2020 · Viewers everywhere knew Jon Provost as Timmy Marton on Lassie. Today, March 12, marks his 70th birthday. After all these years, it’s clear the series stayed with him as much as it did with us. In particular, he can easily reflect on life with the famous titular canine, Lassie.

In 2007, Jon celebrated his 50th anniversary as Timmy with the release of his autobiography, Timmy’s in the Well, recently released in paperback. An accomplished chef, he is hard at work on a cookbook called Timmy’s in the Kitchen. And he continues to pursue projects in the entertainment industry.