His most recent work is in an upcoming untitled Sandra Bullock film, where he stands at 6th Billed, below A-Listers like Bullock. David’s acting career began with The Waltons and didn’t reach much farther beyond that, with one exception. Waite, a native of White Plains, N.Y., served in the U.S. Marines before earning a bachelor's degree from Bucknell University and a master's degree from Yale University Divinity School. Richard Thomas as John Boy in 1976 (left) and at a Hollywood cast reunion in 2015 (right). The Bridge contestant, 39, who 'genuinely thought she was going to die' after battling Covid-19 reveals she... Woman is left partially TOOTHLESS at 28 and with permanent lockjaw after the toothache that her dentist... Father of Britain's youngest drag queen, 11, admits it 'hurt' when his son didn't fulfil his expectations... A family affair! The star, who played Erin in the programme, said she began 'starving' herself after developing body image issues sparked by the cruel remarks. Enjoy. But perhaps the most crucial part of the success equation was unpredictable chemistry between the actors. While Walmsley, now 61, is living a secluded existence in north Cornwall, his co-stars have gone on to carve out careers as musicians, art dealers and even politicians, and some have sadly passed away. David still lives near Hollywood but away from the studios, as he is a very private and spiritual man. Her talent was widely talked about and appreciated. The show's lead actor Richard Thomas, who played the aspiring young writer, has admitted people still shout the catchphrase phrase 'goodnight John-Boy' at him to this day. Even though Richard has portrayed countless characters over the years, we know, and he knows, who he will be remembered for. Let’s take a look at what the cast of The Waltons is up to today! No, she’s not gearing up for a Hollywood comeback but instead is fulfilling her sisterly duties. Edwards made her… In 2017 she appeared on Loose Women to reflect on her time on the show, admitting that it 'saved' her financially as she had just been through a divorce and was a single parent when she got the role. Still fresh-faced at 53, Cotler, who played Elizabeth Walton, quit acting to study for a degree in Social Sciences before a series of teaching roles led her to set up her own educational consulting business. Will Geer, 1902 - 1978 (Zebulon 'Grandpa' Walton), The late Will Geer as Grandpa Walton in 1976, left, and later on in his acting career, right. Michael Learned as Olivia Walton in 1976, left. She’s also a talented singer if you ever get a chance to see her perform. In 2002, he and three other Los Angeles musicians formed a band called The U.K Beat, which plays music that inspired Walmsley and his friends when they were children during the 1960s British rock invasion. Norton-Taylor, now 61, famously played the eldest Walton daughter, Mary Ellen, before going on to launch a dinner theater chain in Canada. Married to Robert Graves, she shares a son with first husband Randy Apostle and lives in California. That’s because her Walton’s sister, Mary McDonough actually wrote the novel that turned into the Hallmark flick! Currently married to second wife Georgiana Bischoff, Thomas has five children. Corby, who sadly passed away 20 years ago, won three Emmy awards for her role as the sharp-tongued Grandma Walton. Perhaps this is why post-Waltons, Judy decided to do a full 180, as she posed nude for the August 1985 issue of Playboy in a bid to shed her wholesome “family” image. Taking place through the Depression-era, this show radiated family values that many people sought so badly. 1) Will Geer as Grandpa Walton, 2) Ellen Corby as Grandma Walton, 3) Jon Walmsley as Jason Walton, 4) Michael Learned as Olivia Walton, 5) Ralph Waite as John Walton Sr., 6) Kami Cotler as Elizabeth Walton, 7) Richard Thomas as John Boy Walton, 8) Judy Norton Taylor as Mary Ellen Walton, 9) David Harper as Jim Bob Walton and 10) Mary McDonough as Erin Walton. Her character was temporarily written out of the series with an illness after the real life Corby suffered a stroke in 1977, and only reappeared in the season's final episode. Since The Waltons finished, Mary has appeared in various films and television programmes, including Will & Grace and The West Wing. Jon Walmsley as Jason Walton in 1976, left, and pictured at home in Cornwall in 2019, right. The 79-year-old been married four times in total, first to Canadian-American actor Peter Donat who is best known for playing Bill Mulder, the father of Fox Mulder in sci-fi show The X-Files during the 1990s, and father to her three children. She was then wed to actor/screenwriter William Parker in 1979. The couple live together in California to this day. Jane Kenney She’s been busy in 2020, having completed her work in the movie, Elizabeth Walton, the youngest child of the family, had some really huge acting prospects. Award-winning star Edie Falco wows as straight-talking female police chief, in unmissable new police drama... Is this the world's fittest gran? Walmsley was born in Blackburn and first moved to California when he was just two years old. Actor. spy thriller series The Americans, Stephen King's mini series IT, and had a supporting role in the comedy-drama film Wonder Boys (2000). Elizabeth Walton, the youngest child of the family, had some really huge acting prospects. But Learned's love life has made almost as many headlines over the years as her glittering acting career. But as Jon 'Jason Walton' Walmsley revealed this week, despite many of its stars becoming household names even the show's most devoted fans might struggle to recognise its ageing cast today.