Beat CD (composer, musician, producer) 2010, The Sunflowers CD (Musician, producer) 2011, A Joyful Noise CD (composer, musician, producer) 2013 (soon to be released), Christmas In America single (composer, Musician, producer) 2014, This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 17:23. document.querySelector("#adunit").addEventListener('click',function(){ ga('ads.send', { He is no longer an actor; he retired to focus on his musical career. Jon Walmsley: Rumors, Controversy/Scandal. Beat", which performs 1960s British rock and pop. However, it partially parallel with his presence on The Waltons. (And) that its had the kind of effect on some peoples lives that it has.. Heres a fun fact about one of Walmsleys former co-stars, Mary McDonough, who played the role of the middle sister, Erin. Perhaps he was influenced by playing alongside Merle Haggard in an episode of The Waltons. These days, Walmsley is a proud father of his grown daughter, who looks like her mom. And Ralph Waite, aka John Walton Sr., officiated the wedding. Not being recognized allows Walmsley to enjoy a real relationship with people. After 29 years of marriage, the movie stars called it quit in 2008. She is also a makeup artist. He was born in Blackburn, Lancashire, England, on February 16, 1959, before emigrating to the U.S. with his parents, where he started his musical career. Jon is active on social media. Jon Walmsley, who is widely loved for his portrayal of Jason in iconic show The Waltons has been living at the south west tip of Britain since October. He has got around 2k followers on Twitter and around 51k followers on Facebook. Jon Walmsley: Age, Parents, Siblings, Family, Ethnicity He was born on 6 February 1956 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England. 'We had been coming here on holiday for years and it began to feel like home. Delta agrees 34% pay rise for pilots - worth up to $90k - with other major airlines set to follow suit, Robert F. 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Michael Learned Wanted Her 'Waltons' Character to Be Imperfect In Reality She Struggled to Raise Her 3 Sons, Martin Milners Passion Was His Family - His Wife of 58 Years & 4 Kids Traveled with Him on Route 66', Anson Williams' Happy Days TV Sweetheart Migrated to Be Near Him & They Wed in Real Life, Blue Bloods Amy Carlson Is a Loving Wife to Husband Syd Butler for 17 Years & Doting Mom of 2 Kids, Erin Murphy AKA Tabitha from 'Bewitched' Is Now a Mom of 6 Inside Her Life 50 Years after the Show. Walmsley's musical career continues to soar, and he does not seem to have lost his magic. Hes said to be living there with his wife, Marion, where the two have plenty of privacy. The couple had one daughter, Brighton. Wed like to do a song Lisa and I wrote together. Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings. Jon Walmsley is not having an affair with anyone presently. However, there were two actors that decided to adopt each other into their own real-life families. Born March 30, 1956 Add or change photo on IMDbPro Add to list More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info They had a daughter, Brighton Asher, who followed in her father's steps and started acting. Jon Walmsley played 15 instruments. He is also a songwriter, actor, and producer. And sometimes those personalities clashed or simply didnt understand each other. The show then had three more subsequent movie spin-offs which Walmsley took part in. Actor believes he is ALIVE as wife of 40 years Karla DeVito was always by his side. Overall, Jon and Marion seem like a match made in heaven. Over the years, Walmsley has become one of the most recognized English singers and found fame playing in "The Waltons." if(document.querySelector("#ads")){ eventAction: 'render' | And that split makes it very interesting to play because not only is he at home in his environment. I love to get into conversations with strangers, and I much prefer to be judged on my own merits rather than on any preconceptions.". Walmsley did not take long before walking down the aisle for the second time. "She made me get down on my knees," Walmsley said, as per PEOPLE. He was overjoyed when at age 19, he landed a big role in a weekly American country music stage concert, "Grand Ole Opry," which was a huge turning point in his career. At their wedding, the two 23-year-olds played a song for their guests, a group that included the entire cast of The Waltons, Doobie Brother Pat Simmons and actor John Ritter, who had a recurring role on the show. 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He also provided the voice of Christopher Robin for Disney's Winnie the Pooh cartoons and has now established a career as a musician, working with stars such as The Who's Roger Daltrey. Walmsley said: Its pretty overwhelming that the show is still on. Steven Craig Lived in a Commune Facts about Sally Field's Ex-husband, John Schneider Shares a Dream He Had of Late Wife Alicia a Week after Her Death, Nia Longs Mother Talita Long Is an Artist & Composer - Meet Her, Inside the Hidden Gay Lives of 'The Waltons' Grandparents Ellen Corby & Will Geer despite Their Marriages, Doug Davidson Wed Y&R Co-star 38 Years Ago & They Have 2 Kids - Meet the Actors Family, Ron Howard Was Most Concerned about His Kids' Values Inside His Decision to Protect Them. The real-life husband-wife were together on The Waltons for seven episodes and three reunion movies. He is currently in his late 60s and is alive. ga('ads.send', { He has many other roles in TV and films such as 7th Heaven,A Walton Easter,The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band,Family Feud,and has also appeared on Good Morning America and The Today Show. 4,082 talking about this. Despite that the acting star, and a successful musician said: 'I don't really get recognised as I changed my look a few years ago and now look quite different than on The Waltons. Jon starred in 213 episodes in his decade working on the TV show as Jason, the musically gifted, second-oldest brother. Jon now signs your favorite photos exclusively for you! JON WALMSLEY 685 subscribers "Another Perfect Day" Live in Stratford Upon Avon, U.K. - Sept 13, 2014 JON WALMSLEY 3.7K views 5 years ago Stevie Ray Vaughan - Live at Montreux 1985 Full. Music was in the stars blood from a young age as he started singing and playing the guitar when he was just eight. The show became a national success, making Walmsley a superstar. #thewaltons #christopherrobin #winniethepooh Walmsley quickly became a huge part of the show and performed some of the original songs. }); The Waltons: Why Grandma Actress Ellen Corby Adopted Jon Walmsley as Her Grandson, Richard Thomas on John-Boy Walton TelevisionAcademy.com/Interviews (https://youtu.be/yU-rCG82zkY). They fall in love and got married. Walmsley loves the privacy his new life affords him. Walmsley also played a part in the movie "Winnie the Pooh," voicing Christopher Robin's character. Walmsley was born on February 6, 1956, in Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Sort of. In real life, the two also were musicians. Jon Walmsley is 67! Many years have passed since the show first aired, and the former actor looks different and unrecognizable. window.googletag.cmd.push(function() { In 2018, Jon and his wife returned to the UK, (which he left at the age of two) and now live in retirement, on the coast of North Cornwall in the South West of England. Billboard talked to Jon about his latest release "Goin' To Clarksdale", memories of Merle Haggard and much more. Shortly after returning to his native land, the 65-year-old revisited old lanes in his album, "Going to Clarksdale," which he said reminded him of the splendor and beauty of the country. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. ga('ads.send', { Here's a deeper look into Jon Walmsley's current love life. Jon Walmsley was just eight years old when he began singing and playing the guitar, and it didn't take long before those in Hollywood noticed the young Englishman. Three weeks after Jon and Harrison's union ended, the former tied the knot with his second wife, Marion Walmsley. During an interview with The Sun, he confessed that people did not recognize him due to his hobby of changing his looks from time to time. Ellen Corby, who played Grandma Walton and Jon Walmsley who played Jason on the show, became very close while acting together. if(document.querySelector("#google_image_div")){ Woman Becomes Mom to Babies Born 12 Weeks Apart after Suffering from Infertility for Years, 'General Hospital's' Tyler Christopher Divorced 2ND Spouse after Marriage to 'Terrible Wife' Eva Longoria, Michael Bubl Was Almost Left in Tears after Young Son Who Beat Cancer Played His Song on the Piano. Acting career [ edit] Walmsley is known for his accomplishments as an actor, most notably a nine-season run as Jason Walton on The Waltons. Undoubtedly, it was a glamorous event. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. Many years later, the actor has retired and is living his best life with his partner, Marion Walmsley. But he wanted to be a musician. The Singer Once Opened Up about Wanting to Start a Family, Inside the Hidden Gay Lives of 'The Waltons' Grandparents Ellen Corby & Will Geer despite Their Marriages, Jon Provost, Who Played Little Timmy in 'Lassie', Was 'Lucky' to Escape the Child Star Curse He Is 71 Now, Doug Davidson Wed Y&R Co-star 38 Years Ago & They Have 2 Kids - Meet the Actors Family, Hollywood producers noticed his musical skills, hed gotten himself inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, she chose to get breast augmentation surgery. Producer. 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English Multi-Instrumentalist, Producer, and Songwriter Jon Walmsley is a determined man who made his way into the entertainment industry through hard work. Let's meet the actor who had his real-life wedding to his actress wife officiated by his TV dad. In one of the posts, Jon and Marion were clad in black and purple jackets, respectively. Published: 10:30 EST, 6 February 2019 | Updated: 20:01 EST, 6 February 2019, Jon Walmsley (pictured above) said he has changed his look a lot since the days of The Waltons. 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