Tommy Rettig
Child actor in 'Lassie' series
Born
December 10th, 1941
83 years ago
Died
1996
29 years ago — 55 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Began acting career at a young age and gained prominence for a lead role in the television series 'Lassie' from 1954 to 1957. Transitioned to a different career path later in life, moving away from acting and focusing on academic pursuits. Contributed to various projects and remained in the entertainment industry in different capacities before retiring.
Starred in 'Lassie' as Jeff Miller
Appeared in 'The 5000 Fingers of Dr. T'
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