Whatever Happened to ‘Waltons’ Star Jon Walmsley?

Jon Walmsley turns 70 on February 6, 2026, and for millions of viewers, he will always be Jason Walton, the music-loving middle son on The Waltons. From 1972 to 1981, Walmsley grew up on television as part of one of the most comforting and beloved families in TV history.

Unlike some former child stars, Walmsley never disappeared, but he also never chased celebrity status. Instead, he quietly built a respected career in another field he loved even more than acting: music. Today, he lives in England, still writing, performing, and enjoying a creative life far removed from Hollywood.