Johnny Whitaker (born
John Orson Whitaker, Jr.; December 13, 1959) is an American actor notable for several performances for film and television during his childhood. The naturally redheaded Whitaker is best known for his role as
Brian Keith's nephew, Jody Davis, on
Family Affair from 1966 to 1971, originated the role of
Scotty Baldwin on
General Hospital in 1965, played the lead in
Hallmark's 1969
The Littlest Angel, and portrayed the title character in the 1973 musical version of
Tom Sawyer.