Who is Jonathan Taylor Thomas? Everything You Need to Know

Quick Facts

Girlfriend: Natalie Wright (ex)

Also Known As: Jonathan Taylor Weiss

Age: 43 Years, 43 Year Old Males

Family:

father: Stephen Weiss

mother: Claudine Gonsalves

siblings: Joel Thomas Weiss

Born Country: United States

Actors American Men

Height: 5'6" (168 cm), 5'6" Males

U.S. State: Pennsylvania

Notable Alumni: Columbia University School Of General Studies

Ancestry: German American, Portuguese American

City: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

More Facts

education: Harvard University, University Of St Andrews, Columbia University School Of General Studies

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Jonathan Taylor Thomas took a break from acting to focus on his education, graduating from Harvard University in 2010.
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There have been no official announcements regarding Jonathan Taylor Thomas returning to acting at the moment.
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Jonathan Taylor Thomas has been working behind the scenes as a director and writer in the entertainment industry.
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Jonathan Taylor Thomas prefers to keep a low profile and does not have any official social media accounts.

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Rise to Stardom

During his early childhood, Jonathan Taylor Thomas appeared in a number of TV commercials. From 1987 to 1993, he voiced the titular character of Spot in the US version of 'The Adventures of Spot'. In 1990, he made his acting debut playing the role of Kevin Brady on the TV series 'The Bradys', which itself was a spin-off of the 1970s show 'The Brady Bunch'. The following year, he went on to appear on the Fox sketch-comedy series 'In Living Color' and bagged the main role of Randy Taylor on the ABC sitcom 'Home Improvement', which made him a household name in the US. It also helped him earn roles in films, including a voice role as Young Simba in Disney's blockbuster animated musical 'The Lion King', the titular role in 'The Adventures of Pinocchio', and lead roles in several films including 'Man of the House', 'Tom and Huck' and 'Wild America'. He continued to work on 'Home Improvement' until 1998, when he left the show "to go to school, to travel and have a bit of a break". Despite walking away from acting at the height of his career, he is still remembered fondly by fans.

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Controversies & Scandals

While Jonathan Taylor Thomas has always avoided the limelight and even shifted focus away from a career in the entertainment industry, he still could not escape the inquisitiveness of fans and the media. Thomas, who had portrayed a bisexual hustler in 'Speedway Junky' (1999) and a closeted gay student in 'Common Ground' (1999), had always been subjected to speculations about his sexuality. Back in 2000, he had to address the rumors during an interview with 'The Advocate' in which he stated that his agent had informed him about the website 'CyberSleaze' spreading lies about him. He went on to claim that he didn't pay much attention to those rumors until his grandmother became upset hearing those on the radio. In 2011, television show host Chelsea Handler further fueled those speculations by raising the topic during an interview with Lo Bosworth, but the video of the interview was later taken down.

In August 2018, Thomas became the latest victim of a death hoax on Facebook when someone posted on the social media platform that he had passed away. However, it was just one of several celebrity death hoaxes on the internet, and his representative publicly stated following the event that he was alive and healthy.

Family & Personal Life

Jonathan Taylor Thomas was born as Jonathan Taylor Weiss on September 8, 1981 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to Claudine Gonsalves and Stephen Weiss. His father was an industrial sales manager, while his mother was a personal manager and social worker. Actor and playwright, Jeff Weiss, is his paternal uncle. He has an older brother named Joel Thomas Weiss. Jonathan Taylor Thomas’ stage name is a combination of his first name, his middle name, and his brother's middle name. His family moved from Pennsylvania to California when he was only four years old.

He studied at Chaminade College Preparatory School in West Hills, California, from where he graduated with honors in 2000. He then attended a philosophy and history course at Harvard University from 2000 to 2002 and spent one semester abroad at St Andrews University in Scotland during his third year. He completed his graduation from Columbia University School of General Studies in 2010. He has German and Portuguese ancestry.

Despite rumors about his sexuality, Thomas was reportedly in a relationship with a model named Natalie Wright. The two got engaged in 2007, but ended their relationship later that year.

Facts About Jonathan Taylor Thomas

Jonathan Taylor Thomas is an accomplished musician and has played guitar in several bands.

He is a talented voice actor and has lent his voice to various animated TV shows and movies.

Jonathan Taylor Thomas took a break from acting to focus on his education, earning a degree in philosophy from Harvard University.

Jonathan Taylor Thomas is a strong advocate for environmental conservation and has supported various conservation initiatives throughout his career.

Jonathan Taylor Thomas Biography

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