Michael Gross
Submitted by: DanielaMicheal Gross played the role of Steven Keaton, the dad on ‘Family Ties’.
Micheal Gross played the role of Steven Keaton, the dad on ‘Family Ties’.
Learned on only her third ever professional role became Olivia Walton on ‘The Waltons’. The family drama taking place during The Great Depression and WWII centred around the trials and tribulations of a loving Virginia family.
John- boy the oldest of the seven Walton children was played by Richard Thomas. Thomas played the now classic role for 122 continuous episodes and John- boy in the movie adaptations.
Taylor had her first big gig on ‘The Waltons’ as Mary Ellen Walton the eldest of the girls.
Geer had an interesting life one of the reasons why is that he played Grandpa Zebulon Tyler Walton in the 1970s TV series The Waltons. Geer was reminded of his own grandfather who loved plants and often spoke to them in Latin.
Ralph Waite became world famous with the Depression-era series ‘The Waltons’ for which he earned an Emmy nomination. Waite also directed several episodes of the series during the nine seasons.
Mary Elizabeth McDonough best known for her role as Erin Walton on ‘The Waltons’.
Kami Cotler was the adorable Elizabeth Walton, which she played in both the 1971 movie The Homecoming: A Christmas Story, and the series ‘The Waltons’.
David William Harper began his run in The Waltons by appearing with his other TV brothers and sisters in ‘The Homecoming’. He then remained with the series, playing Jim Bob Walton, the youngest of the Walton brothers.
Joe Conley played many small roles on television but is most remembered for his role as the storekeeper Ike Godsey on ‘The Waltons’.