Jonathan Taylor Thomas Is All Grown Up

It’s easy to forget now, but Jonathan Taylor Thomas was a big deal — a huge deal — back in the mid ’90s. After a couple of minor television roles in the early ’90s, JTT was cast as Randy in Home Improvement in 1991. That’s when he really took off. Let’s take a look at this former child star, then and now.

Here’s nine-year-old JTT in his first role.

He was cast in The Bradys, a spinoff of The Brady Bunch. The show was a flop, and was cancelled after just six episodes.

His next stint was on In Living Color.

JTT appeared in three episodes of the sketch comedy series, including one skit that parodied fellow child star Macauley Culkin. The show also made stars of the Wayans brothers and Jim Carrey.

In 1991, JTT was cast in Home Improvement.

The sitcom starred Tim Allen, a popular comedian. But no one could anticipate what a smash hit the series would become.

The show ran for eight seasons.

It was one of the most popular TV shows of the decade, and JTT was arguably its breakout star. It helped launch his status as a teen idol, as well as land him roles in some other ’90s hits.