Date of Birth: September 8, 1981
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
Jonathan Taylor Thomas, born Jonathan Taylor Weiss on September 8, 1981, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is an American actor, voice actor, and director. He is best known for his role as Randy Taylor on the ABC sitcom “Home Improvement” and for voicing young Simba in Disney’s 1994 film “The Lion King.” Thomas began his acting career at a young age, quickly becoming a teen heartthrob in the 1990s. After achieving significant success in television and film, he decided to step away from the limelight to focus on his education. He attended Harvard University, where he studied philosophy and history, and later completed his education at Columbia University. Despite his early retirement from acting, Jonathan Taylor Thomas remains a beloved figure in American pop culture.
5 Interesting Facts about Jonathan Taylor Thomas
1. Jonathan Taylor Thomas was named one of People magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People” in 1996.
2. He voiced the character of young Simba in Disney’s “The Lion King,” one of the highest-grossing animated films of all time.
3. Thomas left “Home Improvement” before the show’s final season to focus on his education.
4. He made guest appearances on several TV shows after his initial retirement, including “8 Simple Rules” and “Veronica Mars.”
5. Jonathan Taylor Thomas is of Pennsylvania Dutch (German) and Portuguese descent.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jonathan Taylor Thomas
1. “I think at this point, I’d eventually like to work behind the camera.”
2. “It’s difficult to think of yourself as a role model. The best way to do it is to keep your head on straight and take everything in stride.”
3. “I never took the fame too seriously. It was a great period in my life, but it doesn’t define me.”
4. “I grew up in a really small town, and I always thought I would be an architect or a teacher.”
5. “I was told by my agent that I should move to Los Angeles. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to make a career out of it, but I decided to give it a try.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, Jonathan Taylor Thomas achieved a net worth of approximately $16 million.
Children
Jonathan Taylor Thomas does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Jonathan Taylor Thomas IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001795/
