Jonathan Taylor Thomas, better known as JTT, was a bona fide teen idol when he starred on Home Improvement between 1991 and 1998. The actor left the show to focus on his academics, a decision that surprised fans and seemed to anger his TV dad Tim Allen.
JTT explained his departure by saying he wanted to travel and go to school. He was a young man at the time and he had been acting since he was eight years old. The actor also had other projects in the pipeline and he didn’t want to disrupt them. Allen understood his decision but he still had some questions.
Eventually, the actor landed roles on other shows and made appearances in films. He appeared in Speedway Junky, Veronica Mars and Smallville before disappearing from the spotlight for several years. In 2013, the alum returned to acting to guest star on his former sitcom dad’s Last Man Standing and even directed a few episodes.
This week, the 42-year-old actor was photographed out and about in Los Angeles, California. He looked a bit different than the JTT fans remember from his days on Home Improvement, sporting a scruffy beard, longer hair and a black beanie with glasses. The former ’90s heartthrob was spotted walking his dogs while wearing a pair of jeans and a light brown sweater. He was also seen stopping by a convenience store to refill his metal coffee mug. Check out some photos of the actor below.