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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)'.
Sun, Nov 20 2022
Poster of The Waltons' Homecoming
The Waltons' Homecoming
Richard Thomas was
70 in The Waltons' Homecoming
as 'Himself - Narrator'.
Sun, Nov 28 2021
Poster of The Unforgivable
The Unforgivable
Richard Thomas was
70 in The Unforgivable
as 'Michael Malcolm'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Thu, Nov 16 2017
Poster of Time After Time
Time After Time
Richard Thomas was
59 in Time After Time
Sat, Mar 19 2011
Poster of Taking Woodstock
Taking Woodstock
Richard Thomas was
58 in Taking Woodstock
as 'Don'.
Wed, Aug 26 2009
Poster of The Lazarus Project
The Lazarus Project
Richard Thomas was
57 in The Lazarus Project
as 'Cop #2'.
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'.
Tue, Mar 04 2008
Poster of Wild Hearts
Wild Hearts
Richard Thomas was
55 in Wild Hearts
as 'Bob'.
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'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Annie's Point
Annie's Point
Richard Thomas was
53 in Annie's Point
as 'Richard Eason'.
Sat, Jan 22 2005
Poster of Anna's Dream
Anna's Dream
Richard Thomas was
51 in Anna's Dream
as 'Rod Morgan'.
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'.
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'.
Wed, Jun 06 2001
Poster of The Christmas Secret
The Christmas Secret
Richard Thomas was
49 in The Christmas Secret
as 'Jerry McNeil'.
Tue, Dec 12 2000
Poster of Wonder Boys
Wonder Boys
Richard Thomas was
48 in Wonder Boys
as 'Walter Gaskell'.
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
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'.
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'.
Thu, Jan 21 1999
Poster of Big and Hairy
Big and Hairy
Richard Thomas was
47 in Big and Hairy
as 'Victor Dewlap'.
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'.
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'.
Sun, Nov 16 1997
Poster of A Walton Easter
A Walton Easter
Richard Thomas was
45 in A Walton Easter
as 'John-Boy Walton'.
Sun, Mar 30 1997
Poster of Riding the Rails
Riding the Rails
Richard Thomas was
45 in Riding the Rails
as 'Narrator'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Timepiece
Timepiece
Richard Thomas was
45 in Timepiece
as 'Richard Evans'.
Sun, Dec 22 1996
Poster of What Love Sees
What Love Sees
Richard Thomas was
45 in What Love Sees
as 'Gordon Holly'.
Sun, Sep 22 1996
Poster of The Christmas Box
The Christmas Box
Richard Thomas was
44 in The Christmas Box
as 'Richard Evans'.
Sun, Dec 17 1995
Poster of The Invaders
The Invaders
Richard Thomas was
44 in The Invaders
as 'Jerry Thayer'.
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'.
Wed, Aug 23 1995
Poster of A Walton Wedding
A Walton Wedding
Richard Thomas was
43 in A Walton Wedding
as 'John-Boy Walton'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Sun, Nov 21 1993
Poster of Linda
Linda
Richard Thomas was
42 in Linda
as 'Paul Cowley'.
Fri, Oct 08 1993
Poster of Precious Victims
Precious Victims
Richard Thomas was
42 in Precious Victims
as 'Don Weber'.
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'.
Tue, Feb 09 1993
Poster of Lincoln
Lincoln
Richard Thomas was
41 in Lincoln
as 'John Hay (voice)'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Sun, Sep 29 1991
Poster of Common Ground
Common Ground
Richard Thomas was
38 in Common Ground
as 'Colin Diver'.
Sun, Mar 25 1990
Poster of Andre's Mother
Andre's Mother
Richard Thomas was
38 in Andre's Mother
as 'Cal'.
Wed, Mar 07 1990
Poster of The Easter Story
The Easter Story
Richard Thomas was
38 in The Easter Story
as 'Mark (voice)'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Glory! Glory!
Glory! Glory!
Richard Thomas was
38 in Glory! Glory!
as 'Rev. Bobby Joe'.
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'.
Tue, Nov 01 1988
Poster of Final Jeopardy
Final Jeopardy
Richard Thomas was
34 in Final Jeopardy
as 'Marty Campbell'.
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'.
Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of Hobson's Choice
Hobson's Choice
Richard Thomas was
32 in Hobson's Choice
as 'Will Mossup'.
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.'.
Tue, Mar 08 1983
Poster of Johnny Belinda
Johnny Belinda
Richard Thomas was
31 in Johnny Belinda
as 'William Richmond'.
Tue, Oct 19 1982
Poster of Fifth of July
Fifth of July
Richard Thomas was
31 in Fifth of July
as 'Kenneth Talley Jr.'.
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'.
Sat, Mar 20 1982
Poster of Berlin Tunnel 21
Berlin Tunnel 21
Richard Thomas was
29 in Berlin Tunnel 21
as 'Sandy Mueller'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Wed, Nov 14 1979
Poster of No Other Love
No Other Love
Richard Thomas was
27 in No Other Love
as 'Andrew Madison'.
Sat, Mar 24 1979
Poster of Getting Married
Getting Married
Richard Thomas was
26 in Getting Married
as 'Michael Carboni'.
Wed, May 17 1978
Poster of September 30, 1955
September 30, 1955
Richard Thomas was
26 in September 30, 1955
as 'Jimmy J.'.
Fri, Aug 19 1977
Poster of The Silence
The Silence
Richard Thomas was
24 in The Silence
as 'Cadet James Pelosi'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Wed, Dec 01 1971
Poster of The Todd Killings
The Todd Killings
Richard Thomas was
20 in The Todd Killings
as 'Billy Roy'.
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'.
Wed, May 12 1971
Poster of Last Summer
Last Summer
Richard Thomas was
17 in Last Summer
as 'Peter'.
Tue, Jun 10 1969
Poster of Winning
Winning
Richard Thomas was
17 in Winning
as 'Charley'.
Thu, May 22 1969
Poster of Give Us Barabbas!
Give Us Barabbas!
Richard Thomas was
9 in Give Us Barabbas!
as 'Junge'.
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'.
Sun, Nov 15 1959
Poster of The Christmas Tree
The Christmas Tree
Richard Thomas was
7 in The Christmas Tree
as 'Joey'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 27 2020
Poster of Ozark
Ozark
Richard Thomas was
66+ in Ozark
as 'Nathan Davis'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 21 2017
Poster of Conviction
Conviction
Richard Thomas was
65+ in Conviction
as 'Earl Slavitt'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 08 2014
Poster of The Blacklist
The Blacklist
Richard Thomas was
62+ in The Blacklist
as 'David Foy'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2013
Poster of The Americans
The Americans
Richard Thomas was
61+ in The Americans
as 'Frank Gaad'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 30 2013
Poster of Elementary
Elementary
Richard Thomas was
61+ in Elementary
as 'Mitch Barrett'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 27 2012
Poster of Blue Bloods
Blue Bloods
Richard Thomas was
59+ in Blue Bloods
as 'Richard Walters'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 24 2010
Poster of Rizzoli & Isles
Rizzoli & Isles
Richard Thomas was
59+ in Rizzoli & Isles
as 'Prof. Dwayne Kravitz'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 12 2010
Poster of White Collar
White Collar
Richard Thomas was
58+ in White Collar
as 'William Wolcott'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004
Poster of Century City
Century City
Richard Thomas was
52+ in Century City
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 16 2004
Poster of Just Cause
Just Cause
Richard Thomas was
51+ in Just Cause
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 2002
Poster of Attention Scum
Attention Scum
Richard Thomas was
49+ in Attention Scum
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'.
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
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'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 01 1998
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Richard Thomas was
45+ in The Practice
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of Promised Land
Promised Land
Richard Thomas was
45+ in Promised Land
as 'Joe Greene'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1996
Poster of The Invaders
The Invaders
Richard Thomas was
44+ in The Invaders
as 'Jerry Thayer'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1993
Poster of It
It
Richard Thomas was
39+ in It
as 'Bill Denbrough'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 18 1990
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Richard Thomas was
39+ in Law & Order
as 'Roger Jenkins'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of American Experience
American Experience
Richard Thomas was
37+ in American Experience
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1988
Poster of Nature
Nature
Richard Thomas was
31+ in Nature
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 10 1982
Poster of American Playhouse
American Playhouse
Richard Thomas was
30+ in American Playhouse
as 'Cal Porter'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 18 1979
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
Richard Thomas was
23+ in Dinah!
as 'Self'.
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'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 1973
Poster of The Waltons
The Waltons
Richard Thomas was
21+ in The Waltons
as 'John Walton Jr.'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of Night Gallery
Night Gallery
Richard Thomas was
19+ in Night Gallery
as 'Ian Evans'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 08 1961
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
Richard Thomas was
8+ in Bonanza
as 'Billy'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951