Jon Walmsley

Jon Walmsley

69 · Born: Feb 6, 1956

Personal Details

BornFeb 6, 1956 Lancashire, England, UK
Spouse
  • Marion Walmsley

    ( Aug 18, 2008 to Dec 4, 2025 )
  • Lisa Harrison

    ( Jun 30, 1979 to Jun 25, 2008 )

Biography

Jon is a renowned guitarist and vocalist, boasting an impressive array of skills as a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer. With a storied career spanning both the stage and studio, he has had the privilege of collaborating with an illustrious roster of artists, including Richard Marx, Brian Setzer, David Pack, David Koz, The Doobie Brothers, Michael McDonald, Gregg Allman, Merle Haggard, Roy Acuff, Laurence Juber, John Mayall, Denny Laine, Spencer Davis, Peter and Gordon, Jackie Lomax, Roger Daltrey, Al Jardine and David Marks of The Beach Boys, Dean Torrence of Jan and Dean, and Strawberry Alarm Clock.

Beyond his remarkable musical accomplishments, Jon is also recognized for his talents as an actor, having enjoyed a successful nine-season run as Jason on the beloved television series "The Waltons". Additionally, he lent his voice to the iconic character of Christopher Robin in Disney's Winnie-the-Pooh animated cartoons.

Jon's eclectic musical style effortlessly traverses genres, effortlessly blending classic pop-rock, blues, country, and standards to create a unique and captivating sound.

Career

1997
A Walton Easter
A Walton Easter as Jason Walton
1995
A Walton Wedding
A Walton Wedding as Jason Walton
1980
The Waltons
The Waltons as Jason Walton
1977
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh as Christopher Robin (Blustery Day) (voice)
1972
Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day
Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day as Chistopher Robin (voice)