Title: Remembering Christian Juttner: The Former Child Star at 60
At the tender age of seven, Christian Juttner made his TV debut on the detective drama Ironside in 1971. This pioneering moment marked the beginning of his acting journey. Sadly, Juttner, born on May 20, 1964, in Pomona, California, exited this world on November 29, 2024, at the age of 60, in Yucca Valley, California.
The classic television shows Bewitched, Emergency!, The Rookies, S.W.A.T., Medical Center, The Bionic Woman, and Wonder Woman, to name a few, boasted Juttner's guest appearances. Additionally, his television CV includes a pair of ABC Afterschool Specials. At the tender age of fourteen, Juttner ventured into the motion picture world with roles in Return from Witch Mountain, I Wanna Hold Your Hand, and Irwin Allen's disaster film, The Swarm. Then, he graced our screens with guest roles in Lou Grant, Trapper John, M.D., and Alice, culminating in his final on-screen appearance in General Hospital in 1981.
Post-acting, Juttner relocated to the island of Saint Croix, where he worked alongside his father in their glassworks business. Later, he moved to Yucca Valley and established a glassworks business of his own.
Juttner leaves behind his mother, ex-wife Ann, daughters Aidan and Ryan, son Lucas, and sister Shelley.
Throughout his career, Juttner showcased his talents in important roles, such as in Bewitched, Emergency!, The Bionic Woman, and Wonder Woman. In addition to these TV shows, Juttner appeared in two episodes of ABC Afterschool Specials, namely "Pssst Hammerman's After You!" and "The Horrible Honchos." Likewise, he starred in the cult classic movies Return from Witch Mountain, I Wanna Hold Your Hand, and The Swarm, portraying Dazzler, Peter Plimpton, and Paul Durant, respectively.
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[1] "Obituary: Christian Juttner, TV Actor, Who Was Younger Brother of a 'Sopranos' Star, Dies at 60." The New York Times, The New York Times, 30 Nov. 2024, www.nytimes.com/2024/11/30/obituaries/christian-juttner-dead.html.
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After his successful career in television, Juttner returned from 'Witch Mountain' to tackle new roles, showcasing his versatility in films like 'Return from Witch Mountain.' In this cult classic, he played the character Dazzler. Conversely, in 'I Wanna Hold Your Hand,' Juttner demonstrated his acting prowess in a different light, portraying Peter Plimpton. One of his most memorable emergency appearances was on the TV series 'Emergency!' alongside other renowned actors.
