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'Lassie': The Cast Then and Now!

Sarah West / April 12, 2025 - 07:00 pm

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Pinterest Jon Provost and "Lassie" in the 1954 series
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Jon Provost and "Lassie"

The series 'Lassie' (1954 to 1973) tells the adventures of the clever dog "Lassie", who repeatedly frees "Jeff" from dangerous situations. What became of the actors? We'll tell you.

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Pinterest Jon Provost for Lassie in 1963
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Lassie: Jon Provost

In the third season of the American television series 'Lassie', Jon Provost slipped into the role of the orphan boy "Timmy Martin". Despite his young age, he convinced the audience with his acting performance. He even received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1994.

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Pinterest Jon Provost at a preview on August 18, 2016 in Los Angeles
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Jon Provost

The 'Lassie' series marked the pinnacle of Jon Provost's acting career. He then starred in three more movies and in an episode of the reboot of the 'Lassie' series. He then worked as a special education teacher and then as a real estate agent. In 2022 he appeared on an episode of the podcast 'Heroes of Extinction.'

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June Lockhart

Actress June Lockhart played "Timmy's" mother in 'Lassie'. You can find out what happened to her on the next page...

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Pinterest June Lockhart
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June Lockhart

Today June Lockhart looks like this and is still active as an actress. She also works as a voice actress. She was last heard in 2021 in an episode of 'Lost in Space'.

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Hugh Reilly

Hugh Reilly played "Paul Martin", the father of the orphan boy "Timmy" in 'Lassie'. In the seventies, he was active in front and behind the camera. He also appeared on Broadway. The actor passed away in 1998.

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Tommy Rettig

Tommy Rettig became a child star with his role as "Jeff Miller". In later interviews, he revealed that he was far from satisfied with his early fame because he longed for a normal teenage life. He later became a software developer and an expert in database systems. Rettig died in 1996.

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Jan Clayton

Actress Jan Clayton played "Jeff Miller's" mother in the 'Lassie' episodes from 1954 to 1957. Then she played in other series, but mostly only in guest roles. Her last notable role was in 1981's 'Love Boat'. Clayton had four children, one with her first husband Russell Hayden and three with her second husband Robert Lerner. Her third and final marriage was to composer George Greeley. Clayton died of cancer in 1983.

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George Cleveland

George Cleveland (left) acted in over 180 films between 1930 and 1954. He then took on the role of "Jeff's" grandfather in 'Lassie.' It was his last series role: the actor died of a heart attack in 1957.

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Cloris Leachman

Cloris Leachman played "Ruth Martin" in 'Lassie'. In total, she was active in the acting business for 70 years. She has won several awards, including an Emmy and an Oscar, for her great performance as an actress. She passed away in early 2021.

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The series Lassie (1954 to 1973) tells of the adventures of the smart dog "Lassie", who repeatedly rescues “Jeff” from dangerous situations. Fans have always watched "Lassie's" rescues and couldn't get enough of them.

Lassie: Through the years with the stars

But what actually became of the actors in the series? We'll tell you.

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