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Richard Thomas

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Richard Earl Thomas (born June 13, 1951 height 5' 8½" (1,74 m)) is an American actor, best known as budding author John-Boy Walton in the CBS drama The Waltons
Born: Wed, Jun 13 1951
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Richard Thomas is 73 years old
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Poster of A Waltons Thanksgiving
A Waltons Thanksgiving
Richard Thomas was 71 in A Waltons Thanksgiving as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 20 2022
Poster of The Waltons' Homecoming
The Waltons' Homecoming
Richard Thomas was 70 in The Waltons' Homecoming as 'Self - Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 28 2021
Poster of The Unforgivable
The Unforgivable
Richard Thomas was 70 in The Unforgivable as 'Michael Malcolm'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 2021
Poster of Christmas vs The Walters
Christmas vs The Walters
Richard Thomas was 70 in Christmas vs The Walters as 'Roger'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 2021
Poster of Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’
Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’
Richard Thomas was 70 in Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 2021
Poster of Christmas Day in the Morning
Christmas Day in the Morning
Richard Thomas was 69 in Christmas Day in the Morning as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 2020
Poster of The Price for Silence
The Price for Silence
Richard Thomas was 67 in The Price for Silence as 'Richard Davenport'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 2018
Poster of Every Act of Life
Every Act of Life
Richard Thomas was 66 in Every Act of Life as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 23 2018
Poster of Broadway: The Next Generation
Broadway: The Next Generation
Richard Thomas was 66 in Broadway: The Next Generation as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 16 2017
Poster of Time After Time
Time After Time
Richard Thomas was 59 in Time After Time
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 19 2011
Poster of Taking Woodstock
Taking Woodstock
Richard Thomas was 58 in Taking Woodstock as 'Don'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 26 2009
Poster of The Lazarus Project
The Lazarus Project
Richard Thomas was 57 in The Lazarus Project as 'Cop #2'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 2008
Poster of Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Making '12 Angry Men'
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Making '12 Angry Men'
Richard Thomas was 56 in Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Making '12 Angry Men' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 04 2008
Poster of Wild Hearts
Wild Hearts
Richard Thomas was 55 in Wild Hearts as 'Bob'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 08 2006
Poster of Sweet Tornado: Margo Jones and the American Theater
Sweet Tornado: Margo Jones and the American Theater
Richard Thomas was 54 in Sweet Tornado: Margo Jones and the American Theater as 'Tennessee Williams'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Annie's Point
Annie's Point
Richard Thomas was 53 in Annie's Point as 'Richard Eason'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 22 2005
Poster of Anna's Dream
Anna's Dream
Richard Thomas was 51 in Anna's Dream as 'Rod Morgan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 2002
Poster of Beyond the Prairie, Part 2: The True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder Continues
Beyond the Prairie, Part 2: The True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder Continues
Richard Thomas was 50 in Beyond the Prairie, Part 2: The True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder Continues as 'Charles Ingalls'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 17 2002
Poster of The Miracle of the Cards
The Miracle of the Cards
Richard Thomas was 49 in The Miracle of the Cards as 'Dr. Neal Kassell'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 06 2001
Poster of The Christmas Secret
The Christmas Secret
Richard Thomas was 49 in The Christmas Secret as 'Jerry McNeil'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 12 2000
Poster of Wonder Boys
Wonder Boys
Richard Thomas was 48 in Wonder Boys as 'Walter Gaskell'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 22 2000
Poster of In the Name of the People
In the Name of the People
Richard Thomas was 48 in In the Name of the People
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 02 2000
Poster of The Million Dollar Kid
The Million Dollar Kid
Richard Thomas was 48 in The Million Dollar Kid as 'Ted Hunter'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 18 2000
Poster of Beyond the Prairie: The True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder
Beyond the Prairie: The True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder
Richard Thomas was 47 in Beyond the Prairie: The True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder as 'Charles Ingalls'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 21 1999
Poster of Big and Hairy
Big and Hairy
Richard Thomas was 47 in Big and Hairy as 'Victor Dewlap'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 30 1998
Poster of A Thousand Men and a Baby
A Thousand Men and a Baby
Richard Thomas was 46 in A Thousand Men and a Baby as 'Dr. Hugh Bud Keenan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 07 1997
Poster of Flood: A River's Rampage
Flood: A River's Rampage
Richard Thomas was 46 in Flood: A River's Rampage as 'Herb Dellenbach'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 16 1997
Poster of A Walton Easter
A Walton Easter
Richard Thomas was 45 in A Walton Easter as 'John-Boy Walton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 30 1997
Poster of Riding the Rails
Riding the Rails
Richard Thomas was 45 in Riding the Rails as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Timepiece
Timepiece
Richard Thomas was 45 in Timepiece as 'Richard Evans'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 22 1996
Poster of What Love Sees
What Love Sees
Richard Thomas was 45 in What Love Sees as 'Gordon Holly'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 22 1996
Poster of The Christmas Box
The Christmas Box
Richard Thomas was 44 in The Christmas Box as 'Richard Evans'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 17 1995
Poster of The Invaders
The Invaders
Richard Thomas was 44 in The Invaders as 'Jerry Thayer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 12 1995
Poster of Down, Out and Dangerous
Down, Out and Dangerous
Richard Thomas was 44 in Down, Out and Dangerous as 'Tim Willows'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 23 1995
Poster of A Walton Wedding
A Walton Wedding
Richard Thomas was 43 in A Walton Wedding as 'John-Boy Walton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 12 1995
Poster of Death in Small Doses
Death in Small Doses
Richard Thomas was 43 in Death in Small Doses as 'Richard Lyon'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 16 1995
Poster of To Save the Children
To Save the Children
Richard Thomas was 42 in To Save the Children as 'David Young'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 05 1994
Poster of A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion
A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion
Richard Thomas was 42 in A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion as 'John-Boy Walton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 21 1993
Poster of Linda
Linda
Richard Thomas was 42 in Linda as 'Paul Cowley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1993
Poster of Precious Victims
Precious Victims
Richard Thomas was 42 in Precious Victims as 'Don Weber'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 27 1993
Poster of I Can Make You Love Me
I Can Make You Love Me
Richard Thomas was 41 in I Can Make You Love Me as 'Richard Farley'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 09 1993
Poster of Lincoln
Lincoln
Richard Thomas was 41 in Lincoln as 'John Hay (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 1992
Poster of Crash Landing: The Rescue of Flight 232
Crash Landing: The Rescue of Flight 232
Richard Thomas was 40 in Crash Landing: The Rescue of Flight 232 as 'Gary Brown'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 24 1992
Poster of Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus
Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus
Richard Thomas was 40 in Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus as 'James O'Hanlan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 08 1991
Poster of Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis
Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis
Richard Thomas was 40 in Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis as 'Lieutenant Steven Scott'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 29 1991
Poster of Common Ground
Common Ground
Richard Thomas was 38 in Common Ground as 'Colin Diver'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 25 1990
Poster of Andre's Mother
Andre's Mother
Richard Thomas was 38 in Andre's Mother as 'Cal'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 07 1990
Poster of The Easter Story
The Easter Story
Richard Thomas was 38 in The Easter Story as 'Mark (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Glory! Glory!
Glory! Glory!
Richard Thomas was 38 in Glory! Glory! as 'Rev. Bobby Joe'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 25 1989
Poster of Go Toward the Light
Go Toward the Light
Richard Thomas was 37 in Go Toward the Light as 'Greg Madison'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1988
Poster of Final Jeopardy
Final Jeopardy
Richard Thomas was 34 in Final Jeopardy as 'Marty Campbell'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 08 1985
Poster of Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
Richard Thomas was 33 in Night of 100 Stars II as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of Hobson's Choice
Hobson's Choice
Richard Thomas was 32 in Hobson's Choice as 'Will Mossup'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1983
Poster of Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story
Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story
Richard Thomas was 31 in Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story as 'Hank Williams, Jr.'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 08 1983
Poster of Johnny Belinda
Johnny Belinda
Richard Thomas was 31 in Johnny Belinda as 'William Richmond'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 19 1982
Poster of Fifth of July
Fifth of July
Richard Thomas was 31 in Fifth of July as 'Kenneth Talley Jr.'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 11 1982
Poster of Barefoot In the Park
Barefoot In the Park
Richard Thomas was 30 in Barefoot In the Park as 'Paul Bratter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 20 1982
Poster of Berlin Tunnel 21
Berlin Tunnel 21
Richard Thomas was 29 in Berlin Tunnel 21 as 'Sandy Mueller'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 25 1981
Poster of To Find My Son
To Find My Son
Richard Thomas was 29 in To Find My Son as 'David Benjamin'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 06 1980
Poster of Battle Beyond the Stars
Battle Beyond the Stars
Richard Thomas was 29 in Battle Beyond the Stars as 'Shad'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 08 1980
Poster of All Quiet on the Western Front
All Quiet on the Western Front
Richard Thomas was 28 in All Quiet on the Western Front as 'Paul Bäumer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 14 1979
Poster of No Other Love
No Other Love
Richard Thomas was 27 in No Other Love as 'Andrew Madison'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 24 1979
Poster of Getting Married
Getting Married
Richard Thomas was 26 in Getting Married as 'Michael Carboni'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 17 1978
Poster of September 30, 1955
September 30, 1955
Richard Thomas was 26 in September 30, 1955 as 'Jimmy J.'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1977
Poster of The Silence
The Silence
Richard Thomas was 24 in The Silence as 'Cadet James Pelosi'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 06 1975
Poster of The Red Badge of Courage
The Red Badge of Courage
Richard Thomas was 23 in The Red Badge of Courage as 'Pvt. Henry Fleming'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 03 1974
Poster of You'll Like My Mother
You'll Like My Mother
Richard Thomas was 21 in You'll Like My Mother as 'Kenny'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 1972
Poster of The Homecoming: A Christmas Story
The Homecoming: A Christmas Story
Richard Thomas was 20 in The Homecoming: A Christmas Story as 'John-Boy Walton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 19 1971
Poster of Cactus in the Snow
Cactus in the Snow
Richard Thomas was 20 in Cactus in the Snow as 'Harley MacIntosh'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1971
Poster of The Todd Killings
The Todd Killings
Richard Thomas was 20 in The Todd Killings as 'Billy Roy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 20 1971
Poster of Red Sky at Morning
Red Sky at Morning
Richard Thomas was 19 in Red Sky at Morning as 'Joshua Arnold'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 12 1971
Poster of Last Summer
Last Summer
Richard Thomas was 17 in Last Summer as 'Peter'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 10 1969
Poster of Winning
Winning
Richard Thomas was 17 in Winning as 'Charley'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 22 1969
Poster of Give Us Barabbas!
Give Us Barabbas!
Richard Thomas was 9 in Give Us Barabbas! as 'Junge'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 1961
Poster of A Doll's House
A Doll's House
Richard Thomas was 8 in A Doll's House as 'Ivor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 15 1959
Poster of The Christmas Tree
The Christmas Tree
Richard Thomas was 7 in The Christmas Tree as 'Joey'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 14 1958

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Comey Rule
The Comey Rule
Richard Thomas was 69+ in The Comey Rule as 'Chuck Rosenberg'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 27 2020
Poster of Ozark
Ozark
Richard Thomas was 66+ in Ozark as 'Nathan Davis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 21 2017
Poster of Conviction
Conviction
Richard Thomas was 65+ in Conviction as 'Earl Slavitt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 2016
Poster of NCIS: New Orleans
NCIS: New Orleans
Richard Thomas was 63+ in NCIS: New Orleans as 'Ezra Van Cleef'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2014
Poster of Chicago P.D.
Chicago P.D.
Richard Thomas was 62+ in Chicago P.D. as 'Adam Ames'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 08 2014
Poster of The Blacklist
The Blacklist
Richard Thomas was 62+ in The Blacklist as 'David Foy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2013
Poster of The Americans
The Americans
Richard Thomas was 61+ in The Americans as 'Frank Gaad'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 30 2013
Poster of Elementary
Elementary
Richard Thomas was 61+ in Elementary as 'Mitch Barrett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 27 2012
Poster of Blue Bloods
Blue Bloods
Richard Thomas was 59+ in Blue Bloods as 'Richard Walters'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 24 2010
Poster of Rizzoli & Isles
Rizzoli & Isles
Richard Thomas was 59+ in Rizzoli & Isles as 'Prof. Dwayne Kravitz'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 12 2010
Poster of White Collar
White Collar
Richard Thomas was 58+ in White Collar as 'William Wolcott'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 23 2009
Poster of The Good Wife
The Good Wife
Richard Thomas was 58+ in The Good Wife as 'Ed Pratt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King
Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King
Richard Thomas was 55+ in Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King as 'Howard Cottrell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 12 2006
Poster of The Tony Danza Show
The Tony Danza Show
Richard Thomas was 53+ in The Tony Danza Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004
Poster of Century City
Century City
Richard Thomas was 52+ in Century City
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 16 2004
Poster of Just Cause
Just Cause
Richard Thomas was 51+ in Just Cause
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 2002
Poster of Attention Scum
Attention Scum
Richard Thomas was 49+ in Attention Scum
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 25 2001
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Richard Thomas was 48+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Nat Randolph, Daniel Varney'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of It's a Miracle
It's a Miracle
Richard Thomas was 47+ in It's a Miracle
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 06 1998
Poster of The Adventures of Swiss Family Robinson
The Adventures of Swiss Family Robinson
Richard Thomas was 47+ in The Adventures of Swiss Family Robinson as 'David Robinson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 01 1998
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Richard Thomas was 45+ in The Practice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of Promised Land
Promised Land
Richard Thomas was 45+ in Promised Land as 'Joe Greene'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1996
Poster of The Invaders
The Invaders
Richard Thomas was 44+ in The Invaders as 'Jerry Thayer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 12 1995
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Richard Thomas was 43+ in The Outer Limits as 'Dr. Stephen Ledbetter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Richard Thomas was 43+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Joe Greene'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Dave's World
Dave's World
Richard Thomas was 42+ in Dave's World as 'Richard Thomas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1993
Poster of It
It
Richard Thomas was 39+ in It as 'Bill Denbrough'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 18 1990
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Richard Thomas was 39+ in Law & Order as 'Roger Jenkins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Richard Thomas was 37+ in Tales from the Crypt as 'Dr. Trask'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of American Experience
American Experience
Richard Thomas was 37+ in American Experience as 'Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1988
Poster of Nature
Nature
Richard Thomas was 31+ in Nature as 'Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 10 1982
Poster of American Playhouse
American Playhouse
Richard Thomas was 30+ in American Playhouse as 'Cal Porter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 1982
Poster of Roots: The Next Generations
Roots: The Next Generations
Richard Thomas was 27+ in Roots: The Next Generations as ', Jim Warner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 18 1979
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
Richard Thomas was 23+ in Dinah! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974
Poster of The American Film Institute Salute to ...
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
Richard Thomas was 21+ in The American Film Institute Salute to ... as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 1973
Poster of The Waltons
The Waltons
Richard Thomas was 21+ in The Waltons as 'John Walton Jr.'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of Night Gallery
Night Gallery
Richard Thomas was 19+ in Night Gallery as 'Ian Evans'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 16 1970
Poster of Marcus Welby, M.D.
Marcus Welby, M.D.
Richard Thomas was 18+ in Marcus Welby, M.D. as 'Dennis Alan Graham'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1969
Poster of The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
Richard Thomas was 14+ in The F.B.I. as 'John 'Chill' Chilton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Richard Thomas was 11+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Richard Thomas was 10+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self - Co-Host, Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of 1, 2, 3 Go
1, 2, 3 Go
Richard Thomas was 10+ in 1, 2, 3 Go as 'Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 08 1961
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
Richard Thomas was 8+ in Bonanza as 'Billy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Richard Thomas was 4+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Presenter, Self - Performer, Self - Nominee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Richard Thomas was 0+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Joey, Paul Baumer, Henry Durie, Ivor, The Boy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951