'The Waltons' Cast: Where Are They Now?

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The cast of 'The Waltons'

The popular TV drama The Waltons was on the air from 1972 till 1981. Nine seasons were produced, consisting of 221 episodes in total. The story follows the "Walton" family and their hard life during the market crisis until the end of the second World War...

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Richard Thomas

The show mainly focuses on "John-Boy Walton," who chronicles all the stories about his family’s life in his personal diary. The series' original inspiration had been creator Earl Hamner Jr.'s rural childhood. He had grown up in Schuyler, Virginia in the middle of nowhere.

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Richard Thomas

Richard Thomas is still a busy actor, starring in various movies as well as series like Law & Order and Billions. Just like his character on The Waltons, Thomas has a huge family of his own. Nowadays he is not only the father of triplets— he also has two more children.

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Ellen Corby and Will Geer

Ellen Corby and Will Geer played the roles of "Esther "Grandma"
Walton" and "Zebulon 'Zeb' Walton". Will Geer only played his role until season 6 since he passed away in 1978, while The Waltons was still in production. After the show ended, Ellen Corby went on to star in all the Waltons movies made during the '80s. She won three Emmys and one Golden Globe Award, and passed away in 1999 at the age of 87.

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Judy Norton-Taylor, Mary Elizabeth McDonough and Kami Cotler

Judy Norton-Taylor, Mary Elizabeth McDonough and Kami Cotler played "Mary Ellen", "Erin", and "Elizabeth Walton".

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Mary Beth McDonough, Eric Scott, and Kami Cotler

Kami Cotler played "Elizabeth Walton," but she has turned her back on acting and become a school principal instead. We wonder what the students would think when they find out their principal is a former TV star!

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Judy Norton

Judy Norton, who played "Mary-Ellen Walton," got naked for 'Playboy' magazine in 1985. Today, the beautiful actress runs a restaurant chain with her husband and is a vocal member of Scientology.

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Mary Elizabeth McDonough

In 2011, Mary Elizabeth McDonough published her book Lessons from the Mountain, which is about her time playing "Erin" on The Waltons. Nowadays, McDonough continues to be active in the media, appearing on different radio and internet shows.

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Ralph Waite and Michael Learned

They were exemplary parents and a super team: "Olivia Walton" and her husband "John" raised their kids in a strict but affectionate way!

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Ralph Waite, Richard Thomas and Michael Learned

Still, their kids' dreams and career aspirations have them worried on a regular basis. But if you love your children, how could you not be worried?

The cast of The Waltons continues to be one of the most popular TV families of all time. The show was on the air from 1972 till 1981 and follows the "Walton" family. It chronicles their hard life during the market crisis until the end of the second World War.

Years after the historical drama ended, fans of The Waltons are probably curious about what the actors who played "Jason," "Mary Ellen," "Ben," "Elizabeth," and more are up to. Click through to see how the show's stars have changed over the years! Find out what the cast is up to today!

Where Is The Cast Of The Waltons Today?

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