He began his career as a child actor and was best known for his roles in the 1978 films Return from Witch Mountain and I Wanna Hold Your Hand.
While known for his roles in a few Disney films, Juttner also appeared in many television shows throughout the 1970s including Bewitched, Ironside, Emergency!, The Bionic Woman, Wonder Woman, ABC Afterschool Specials, Lou Grant, Trapper John, M.D.
He appeared in several other films including Return from Witch Mountain, I Wanna Hold Your Hand and The Swarm.
After retiring from acting, Juttner lived in Saint Croix, where he and his father owned a glassworks business.
Juttner died at his home in Yucca Valley, California, on November 29, 2024, at the age of 60.