History of Jonathan Taylor Thomas in Timeline

Jonathan Taylor Thomas rose to fame as a child actor, most notably for his role as Randy Taylor on the popular television sitcom *Home Improvement*. He also provided the voice for young Simba in Disney's animated classic, *The Lion King*, and portrayed Pinocchio in *The Adventures of Pinocchio*. While enjoying considerable success as a teen idol, Thomas later pursued higher education and shifted his focus away from acting, though he has made occasional appearances in television and film since then. He has also worked as a director.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1940: Jeff Weiss Born

In 1940, Jeff Weiss, Jonathan Taylor Thomas' uncle, was born.

September 8, 1981: Jonathan Taylor Thomas Born

On September 8, 1981, Jonathan Taylor Thomas was born as Jonathan Taylor Weiss.

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1990: The Bradys

In 1990, Jonathan Taylor Thomas began his television career in The Bradys, playing the role of Kevin Brady.

1991: In Living Color & Home Improvement

In 1991, Jonathan Taylor Thomas appeared in three episodes of In Living Color and was cast as Randy Taylor in Home Improvement.

1994: The Lion King

In 1994, Jonathan Taylor Thomas voiced young Simba in Disney's animated feature film The Lion King.

1996: The Adventures of Pinocchio

In 1996, Jonathan Taylor Thomas voiced Pinocchio in New Line Cinema's film The Adventures of Pinocchio.

1998: Left Home Improvement

In 1998, Jonathan Taylor Thomas left Home Improvement to focus on academics.

2000: Enrolled at Harvard University

In 2000, Jonathan Taylor Thomas enrolled at Harvard University to study philosophy and history.

2002: Smallville

In 2002, Jonathan Taylor Thomas appeared in Smallville.

2004: 8 Simple Rules and Smallville

In early 2004, Jonathan Taylor Thomas had a guest role on 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter, and appeared in Smallville.

2005: Veronica Mars & The E! True Hollywood Story

In 2005, Jonathan Taylor Thomas appeared in Veronica Mars and was featured on The E! True Hollywood Story episode on Home Improvement.

2010: Graduated from Columbia University

In 2010, Jonathan Taylor Thomas graduated from the Columbia University School of General Studies.

March 22, 2013: Last Man Standing Guest Appearance

On March 22, 2013, Jonathan Taylor Thomas guest-starred on the second-season finale of Last Man Standing, reuniting with Tim Allen.

October 11, 2013: Last Man Standing Guest Appearance

On October 11, 2013, Jonathan Taylor Thomas guest-starred on the fourth episode of the third season of Last Man Standing, reuniting with Tim Allen.

2013: Directed Episodes of Last Man Standing

Starting in 2013, Jonathan Taylor Thomas directed three episodes of Last Man Standing.

January 10, 2015: Last Man Standing Cameo

On January 10, 2015, Jonathan Taylor Thomas had a small cameo on Last Man Standing, reuniting with Tim Allen and Patricia Richardson.

2016: Directed Episodes of Last Man Standing

Until 2016, Jonathan Taylor Thomas directed three episodes of Last Man Standing.

2017: SAG-AFTRA Board Member

Since 2017, Jonathan Taylor Thomas has served as a national board member of the media labor union SAG-AFTRA.

2022: Death of Jeff Weiss

In 2022, Jonathan Taylor Thomas' uncle, Jeff Weiss, passed away.

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