In 1966, the young actor played Jody Davis, the twin brother of Buffy (Anissa Jones) in the classic sitcom Family Affair. The ...

When Jones died, Whitaker also took a break from acting. “Anissa’s death really shook me up,” he said at the fan event. “I was a good Mormon boy and decided to get out of show business.

Johnny Whitaker — the red-haired, freckle-faced boy who gained fame as Jody Davis on Family Affair — began his screen career ...

'60s TV Star Makes Rare Comment About On-Screen Sister's Tragic Death originally appeared on Parade. Family Affair star Johnny Whitaker, who played Jody Davis during the show's five-season run, is ...