The actor Jon Provost (that is how he spelled it) played the role. He is still alive as is the Mother Character, June Lockhart
The original Lassie was a rough collie
The dog who played the character of "Lassie" on television was a (male!) rough collie.Lassie is a collieA rough ColliecollieLassie was a Collie (rough variety).Lassie is a Rough Collie.
yes Lassie was played by 6 different dogs and they were all males.
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Lassie, the famous fictional collie dog, was a rough collie breed.
Lassie
In the popular television show "Lassie," the owner of the collie was named Timmy Martin, played by actor Jon Provost. The show followed the adventures of Lassie and Timmy on their farm.
Lassie was the name of Timmy's dog.
Lassie - 1954 Timmy and the Martians 7-36 was released on: USA: 28 May 1961
Lassie - 1954 Timmy's Family 4-14 was released on: USA: 8 December 1957
Lassie - 1997 Where's Timmy 1-7 was released on: USA: 1997 Japan: 22 July 1999
Tommy Rettig, as Jeff, was the first owner of Lassie. Jan Clayton played his mother. When he got to old, the story line had Jon Provost cast as being adopted, both by the Martin's and Lassie making the choice to stay with Timmy on the farm. In the original transition, Timmy's mother was played by Cloris Leachman for one eposide. The series with Tommy Rettig was renamed "Jeff's Collie" much later, I guess to separate the two stars. There was also a Canadian "Lassie" series a few years ago with Corey Sevier as Lassie's owner.
No, I believe he is deceased. Jon Provost, the familiar (Timmy) of the Provost-Lockhart Lassie period, as a flag of convenience the (Provost-Lockhart Lassie) is still alive, as is Miss Lockhart.
The original dog that played the "Lassie" character, was named Pal and he died in 1958. There have been many Lassie's since then.
Eric Knight
The original Lassie was a rough collie
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