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Thomas Noel Rettig (December 10, 1941 – February 15, 1996) was an American child actor, computer software engineer, and author. He portrayed the character "Jeff Miller" in the first three seasons of CBS 's Lassie television series, from 1954 to 1957, later seen in syndicated re-runs with the title Jeff's Collie.
Feb 19, 1996 · Tommy Rettig, the first boy to play Lassie's master on television, was found dead in his home in Marina del Rey on Thursday. He was 54. The cause of death was not known,...
Tommy Rettig was a successful child actor in 1954 when he was chosen out of a field of 500 to play Jeff Miller in the TV series Lassie (1954), which premiered on September 12, 1954, making him the first boy who tagged after Lassie during the famous collie's 20 years on the CBS television network.
Feb 20, 1996 · Tommy Rettig was a fresh-faced, cheerful and clean-cut kid who found solace in drugs when adulthood destroyed his celebrity status. He began his career at the...
Tommy Rettig was a successful child actor in 1954 when he was chosen out of a field of 500 to play Jeff Miller in the TV series Lassie (1954), which premiered on September 12, 1954, making him the first boy who tagged after Lassie during the famous collie's 20 years on the CBS television network.
Sep 15, 2005 · Tommy Rettig, the first boy who tagged after Lassie during the famous collie's 20 years on television, has died. Mr. Rettig, who was 54, was found dead of natural...
Tommy Rettig was an American child actor, best remembered for his role of ‘Jeff Miller’ in the series ‘Lassie.’. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family, personal life, career, and achievements.
3 days ago · Cause of Death. Tommy Rettig passed away on February 15, 1996, at the age of 54 due to a heart attack. His death marked the end of a life that had seen both the highs of early fame and the challenges of adapting to life beyond the spotlight. Tommy Rettig, best known for his role as "Jeff Miller" in the classic television series 'Lassie' (1954 ...
Feb 17, 1996 · Tommy Rettig, the first boy who tagged after Lassie during the famous collie’s 20 years on television, has died. He was 54. Rettig was found dead of natural causes in his Marina del Rey home,...
Thomas Noel Rettig was an American child actor, computer software engineer, and author. He portrayed the character "Jeff Miller" in the first three seasons of CBS's Lassie television series, from 1954 to 1957, later seen in syndicated re-runs with the title Jeff's Collie.