#7: Danny Pintauro as Jonathan Bower
Jonathan Bower gave the series a grounding in childhood innocence. As Angela’s son, his storyline often revolved around finding his place within the unconventional household. His gentle personality contrasted well with the boldness of Mona and Samantha, giving Tony a surrogate son to guide as he navigated fatherhood.
For Pintauro, the role was life-changing. Already known for Cujo, he grew up in front of America on Who’s the Boss?. Like many child stars, he faced the unique challenge of balancing fame with a normal upbringing, a spotlight that followed him long after the series ended.