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The redheaded Whitaker played Jody Davis on Family Affair from 1966 to 1971. He originated the role of Scotty Baldwin on General Hospital in 1965, played the lead in Hallmark's 1969 The Littlest Angel, and portrayed the title character in the 1973 musical version of Tom Sawyer.
Jan 13, 2022 · Whitaker's work as an addiction counselor hits close to home in more than one way: Anissa Jones, who played Jody's twin Buffy on Family Affair, died of a drug overdose at age 18. He started acting again.
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Sep 8, 2002 · Family Affair: The original cast: Where are they now? n Brian Keith (Uncle Bill) committed suicide at age 75 on June 24, 1997. * Sebastian Cabot (Mr. French) died of a stroke at age 69 on Aug. 22 ...
Jun 1, 2016 · Johnny Whitaker played Jody, the freckle-faced, adorable orphan on the sweet sitcom "Family Affair," which ran from 1966-1971. Unfortunately, Whitaker struggled as an adult with drugs and alcohol...
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Family Affair: Created by Don Fedderson, Edmund L. Hartmann. With Brian Keith, Kathy Garver, Anissa Jones, Johnny Whitaker. Bill's comfortable lifestyle must change when he receives a group of unexpected long-term guests.
Aug 20, 2016 · It was Family Affair that made Whitaker a star. When the show premiered on CBS on September 12, 1966, the youngster quickly catapulted to fame. He was cast as Jody Davis, a 6-year-old orphan who lived in a luxurious high-rise apartment in New York City with his "Uncle Bill," his two siblings and Mr. Giles French, Bill's "gentleman's gentleman."