Jonathan Taylor Thomas

JONATHAN TAYLOR THOMAS demonstrates great timing and talent in his convincing vocal performance as a naïve lion cub forced to grow up in a hurry. “I think the character of Simba is a lot like me,” says Thomas. “He's real energetic and always looking around for a new adventure."

Thomas was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and moved with his family to Sacramento, California when he was five. Prior to beginning his acting career in 1989, he worked as a fashion and print model in Sacramento and San Francisco. He also appeared in industrial films, commercials and as Tiny Tim in a regional production of “Scrooge.”

In 1991, Thomas was cast to play Tim Allen's middle son Randy in the top-rated Touchstone Television series “Home Improvement.” Prior to that, the actor had played Kevin, Greg Brady's son, on the series “The Bradys.” For television, Thomas has also played the recurring role of Tyler Tucker in “The Wild Thornberrys,” Scarecrow Jr. on “The Oz Kids” and Rafe in “An American Town.”

Thomas' film roles include “Man of the House” (1995), Tom Sawyer in “Tom and Huck” (1995), “I'll Be Home for Christmas” (1998), “Speedway Junky” and “Walking Across Egypt” (both 1999), and “The Tangerine Bear” (2000).

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