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 ...

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

'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 ...

More than 200 immigrants rights advocates — including local leaders, clergy and residents — gathered Saturday evening for a protest at the corner of Parke Street and Garfield Avenue near Villa Parke ...

The three children were portrayed by Kathy Garver as teenager Catherine "Cissy" Davis, and Johnny Whitaker and Anissa Jones as younger twins Jonathan "Jody" Davis and Ava Elizabeth "Buffy" Davis.