Johnny is best known for his work as “Jody” in the CBS Television Series, “Family Affair” 1966-1971. He went on to make 5 Walt Disney Films and to Star in the musical “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” 1973. Johnny went on to Star in his own Saturday Morning Television Series for Sid and Marty Krofft Television in “Sigmund and the Sea Monsters” (NBC 1973-75)
In the summer of 1976, he received the news of his television sister, Mary Anissa Jones “BUFFY’s” passing from a Drug Overdose. Johnny went back to
Actor, Director, Child Advocate, Drug Counselor,
Advocate for Mental Health &
Substance Abuse Disorders and Prison & Jail Reform
“Actor’s Tool Kit” Classes & Workshops by JOHNNY WHITAKER
Where in the World is Johnny?
Johnny is preparing for his concert on June 10th in
Studio City … come join us!
Johnny is teaching his “Actor’s Toolkit” Classes to Children, Teens and Adults. To find out how to find out when he is coming to your area, please E-mail johnny@johnnywhitaker.com for more information. Johnny’s classes can also be used to help your organization with fundraisers and corporate “team building skills” it is not only fun and entertaining, but educational as well.
You & your co-workers and/or your kids can learn from a professional, scene techniques, cold reading, acting 
and performing for the film/television camera and stage. Techniques that only someone who has DONE it and BEEN there can show you. Even if you aren’t an actor, you will learn “HOW TO ACT”. You’ll have a fun, entertaining, the building and educational event for all ages and skill levels!! For more information: Contact johnny@johnnywhitaker.com
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ation on Johnny’s Non-Profit Organization
Paso Por Paso
high school, graduated, went on to college and hen served a mission for the LDS Church to Portugal. Upon his return, Johnny had grown up and Hollywood wasn’t looking for a Grown Up Child Star. Johnny, however; continued to study and pursue T.V. Film production and other avenues for employment. Currently, he is working on many different projects and works as a Substance Abuse Professional and Advocate while writing, directing teaching and acting. John is a Certified Addiction Counselor and Advocate. He is currently working on a Documentary on the Portuguese Drug Policy, while writing his memoirs and completing co-directing & producing a film this past year.
If you are interested in having John speak and/or teach Acting. Please go to the contact page or e-mail us at Johnny@JohnnyWhitaker.com.
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John has again been invited to sing for the 95th Birthday Celebration of Richard Sherman JUNE 10th at the WRITE-OFF Room click for more details.
Watch this shortened version of the MUSIC only version of the 50th Anniversary of our film “Tom Sawyer”