Former Disney Child Star Christian Juttner Has Passed Away
Former Disney child star Christian Juttner has passed away at the age of 60, his daughter, Aiden, announced.
Juttner was born on May 20, 1964, in Pomona, California. After he was introduced to acting by his mother, Marlene, Juttner made his television debut in a 1972 episode of Bewitched.
Photo: The Hollywood Reporter
He would then go on to appear in episodes of The Magical World of Disney, Emergency!, Ironside, Wonder Woman, Lou Grant, and Alice. He also starred in two ABC Afterschool Specials.
Film Career and ‘Return to Witch Mountain’
While he had numerous television credits to his name, Juttner will perhaps best be remembered for his film career. In 1978, the actor appeared in Disney’s Return From Witch Mountain portraying Dazzler, a member of the Earthquake Gang.
Juttner portrayed Dazzler, a member of the Earthquake Gang, in Return From Witch Mountain. Photo: Web of Big Damn Spider
That year, he also starred in I Wanna Hold Your Hand and The Swarm. All three films were released within a five-month span.
Later Life
After retiring from acting, Juttner returned to Southern California, where he owned a glassworks business in St. Croix with his father. According to The Hollywood Reporter, he also dabbled in special effects makeup.
As shared by his family, Juttner died of natural causes at his home in Yucca Valley, California.
Christian Juttner would later retire from acting. Photo: IMDB
Juttner is survived by his mother, ex-wife Ann, daughters Aiden and Ryan, son Lucas, and sister Shelley.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and fans at this time.
