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 12, 2025 · One of the nicest actors in Hollywood — Jon Provost — turns 75 today (March 12). Here we celebrate the actor and highlight some fun things we learned about him, his career and his personal life today.

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.

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).

A lot of Tom's fans wrote to say how much they enjoyed the picture and how much they liked him and his work. He was always a good friend to me -- even when I was just a kid. Maybe I'll make it a tradition to end this page with a photo of us -- at least until I run out! This one was taken in July of 1967. Tom is 26 and I'm 17.

Mar 29, 2008 · The Provost saga is told with refreshing candor in his new autobiography, “Timmy’s in the Well: The Jon Provost Story,” which he wrote with his wife, author Laurie Jacobson.

Mar 29, 2008 · Find the location of Jon Provost's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, read a biography, see related stars and browse a map of important places in their career.

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.

He was delighted to hear from us and we've sent lots of photos and letters back and forth. Here's a great piece of trivia about him. Remember the Bette Davis/Joan Crawford movie "Whatever …

Mar 3, 2023 · Actor Jon Provost, who started his Hollywood career at the age of just three when he was cast as Jane Wyman and Sterling Hayden’s son in the film So Big, will forever be associated with the heroic Rough Collie Lassie. The series ran for 17 seasons and it even made a transition from black and white to color during the ’60s.