He is the second son of his parents. We've got some great news for JTT fans, though: The original Lion King star might just be poised for a major career comeback. Nineties TV star Jonathan Taylor Thomas turned 35 on Sept. 8. Visit the state elections site. Jonathan spotted in LA together with Tim Allen, Zachery Ty Bryan and writer Darrel Campbell #flashmafia #jtt #jonathantaylorthomas #timallen #homeimprovement #zacherytybryan #jttarchive, A post shared by Jonathan Taylor Thomas (@jttarchive) on Jun 10, 2015 at 12:36pm PDT, Tim explained that his former onscreen son hadn't completely gone off the grid, telling Yahoo in 2013, "He's been around. We may earn commission from the links on this page. I focus on the good moments I had, not that I was on a lot of magazine covers," he said. He continued to work a little until the mid-2000s, but then took a step back from Hollywood. 'The Lion King' Would Have Gone Down Much Differently in Real Life. It's been quite some time since we've seen the floppy-haired child star grace our screens. One thing is for sure: he's not a cub anymore. (You may have heard of that movie. Thomas played Randy Taylor on the top-rated ABC series from 1991 to 1998, and enrolled in Harvard University in 2000, where he studied philosophy and history, and would eventually go on to finally complete his degree, graduating from Columbia University in 2010. Unlike many child stars who keep their fans updated on their lives, Thomas is unfortunately absent from social media. "I wanted to go to school, to travel and have a bit of a break.". Your vote is your voice! $22.6 million). But your state may let you vote during a designated early voting period. ", Tim Allen and Patricia Richardson were both offered big money to return for a ninth season of. With the exception of some bit roles and voiceovers, it seems the now 37-year-old actor left Hollywood shortly after wrapping Home Improvement in 1998. Did he want to do films? After leaving "Home Improvement," Thomas didn't completely walk away from acting, as he made time for various guest appearances on TV shows, including "Ally McBeal" and "Smallville." The 1994 film starred Jonathan Taylor Thomas as the voice of. Did he want to go to school?" According to an article in the Huffing Post, WATCH: Japanese Taxi Drivers Report Picking Up Ghosts of Tsunami Victims, WATCH: Halloween Dance Party in the 1920s. "I'd been going nonstop since I was 8 years old," he said. (Getty), "I've been going to school, and travelling quite a bit, getting to read a lot of books I've wanted to for quite some time. Did you know he was the voice of the adorable lion cub Simba in The Lion King? During that time, the actor didn’t completely leave show business behind. In honor of the big day, here’s a look at this teen heartthrob through the years. Fox's Relationship Status Is Complicated, Don't Confuse DC Superheroes Static and Black Lightning, Justin Bieber Can’t Vote, So He Wants You to Vote on His Behalf, "The Korean Zombie" Earned His Nickname From His Exciting Fighting Style. https://answersafrica.com/jonathan-taylor-thomas-facts.html This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. "I wanted to go to school, to travel, and have a bit of a break. "You have school, friends, learning your lines and making sure your performance is up to speed," Thomas told, in 1994. "He said it was about going to school, but then he did some films. He continued to work a little until the mid-2000s, but then took a step back from Hollywood. Part of HuffPost Entertainment. Vivica A. The actor was best known for his starring role in Home Improvement for eight seasons between 1991 and 1998, and for voicing Simba in the animated version of The Lion King in 1994. This content is imported from {embed-name}. These days, Thomas says he's focused on directing and writing scripts. His mother Claudine is a personal manager as well as a social worker. "I'd been going nonstop since I was eight years old," he said. Like many child stars before him, Thomas simply just wanted a break from the spotlight. So there will be residuals for quite awhile. Carole Baskin of "Tiger King" Is Active on TikTok, The Lyrics Behind "Can You Feel The Love Tonight?". Sign up for membership to become a founding member and help shape HuffPost's next chapter, Register to vote and apply for an absentee ballot today. According to celebritynetworth.com, Thomas is reportedly worth US$16 million (approx. It was a great period in my life, but it doesn't define me. Here's everything you need to know about JTT and his mighty bright future. ", he didn't regret his decision to stop acting. Thomas (born Jonathan Taylor Weiss) left Home Improvement at the peak of his fame in 1998 to focus on school.It paid off: he enrolled at Harvard University in 2000, studied abroad at …