Tommy Rettig
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Thomas Noel "Tommy" Rettig (December 10, 1941 – February 15, 1996) was an American child actor and computer software engineer and author. Rettig is best remembered for portraying the character "Jeff Miller" in the first three seasons of CBS's Lassie television series, from 1954–1957, later seen in syndicated re-runs as Jeff's Collie. He also co-starred with another former child actor, Tony Dow, in the mid-1960s television teen soap opera Never Too Young and recorded the song by that title with the group The TR-4. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tommy Rettig, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Tommy Rettig Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Tommy Rettig reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Tommy Rettig's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 48% of Tommy Rettig's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Elopement, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Tommy Rettig Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tommy Rettig's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Tommy Rettig has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | The Story of Lassie | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | When We Were Young: Growing Up on the Silver Screen | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Last Wagon | Billy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | At Gunpoint | Billy Wright | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Cobweb | Mark | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Egyptian | Thoth | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Raid | Larry Bishop | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | River of No Return | Mark Calder | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | So Big | Dirk, age 8 | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. | Bartholomew Collins | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Lady Wants Mink | Ritchie Connors | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Paula | David Larson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Gobs and Gals | Bertram | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Week-End with Father | David "Shorty" Bowen | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Elopement | Daniel Reagan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Strip | Artie Ardrey | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | For Heaven's Sake | Joe Blake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Two Weeks with Love | Ricky Robinson | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Jackpot | Tommy Lawrence | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Panic in the Streets | Tommy Reed (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Tommy Rettig - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tommy Rettig?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tommy Rettig is "Elopement" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Tommy Rettig acted in?
Tommy Rettig has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tommy Rettig?
Other notable films include "Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star", "For Heaven's Sake", and "The Jackpot".