Biography
Richard Earl Thomas, an American actor, was born on June 13, 1951 in Manhattan, the son of Barbara (née Fallis) and Richard S. Thomas. His parents were dancers with the New York City Ballet and owned the New York School of Ballet. Richard has a younger brother Bronwyn Thomas. He attended The Allen Stevenson School and the McBurney School in Manhattan. Thomas was seven when he made his Broadway debut in Sunrise at Campobello (1958) playing John Roosevelt, son of future U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. He is best known as budding author John-Boy Walton in the CBS drama The Waltons. During his career, Thomas won an Emmy Award, and received nominations for another Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards.
Acted in 101
2020s
- 2024
- 2021
- 2020
The Comey Rule
Chuck Rosenberg · 1 episode
2010s
- 2018
The Price for Silence
Richard Davenport
- 2017
- 2016
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
The Music Teacher
Ray
- 2011
Time After Time
Movie
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2006
Wild Hearts
Bob
- 2005
Annie's Point
Richard Eason
- 2004
- 2002
Anna's Dream
Rod Morgan
Just Cause
TV
Beyond the Prairie, Part 2: The True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder Continues
Charles Ingalls
- 2001
The Miracle of the Cards
Dr. Neal Kassell
- 2000
In the Name of the People
Jack Murphy
1990s
- 1999
Beyond the Prairie: The True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder
Charles Ingalls
- 1998
Big and Hairy
Victor Dewlap
It's a Miracle
TV
- 1997
A Walton Easter
John-Boy Walton
- 1996
Timepiece
Richard Evans
What Love Sees
Gordon Holly
- 1995
The Christmas Box
Richard Evans
The Invaders
Jerry Thayer
The Invaders
Jerry Thayer · 2 episodes
Down, Out and Dangerous
Tim Willows
A Walton Wedding
John-Boy Walton
- 1994
- 1993
A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion
John-Boy Walton
Linda
Paul Cowley
Precious Victims
Don Weber
- 1992
- 1991
- 1990
Common Ground
Colin Diver
Andre's Mother
Cal
The Easter Story
Mark (voice)
1980s
- 1989
Glory! Glory!
Rev. Bobby Joe
- 1988
Go Toward the Light
Greg Madison
- 1985
Final Jeopardy
Marty Campbell
- 1984
The Master of Ballantrae
Henry Durie
- 1983
Hobson's Choice
Will Mossup
Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story
Hank Williams, Jr.
- 1982
Johnny Belinda
William Richmond
Fifth of July
Kenneth Talley Jr.
Barefoot In the Park
Paul Bratter
- 1981
Berlin Tunnel 21
Sandy Mueller
- 1980
To Find My Son
David Benjamin
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
Getting Married
Michael Carboni
- 1977
September 30, 1955
Jimmy J.
- 1975
The Silence
Cadet James Pelosi
- 1974
The Red Badge of Courage
Pvt. Henry Fleming
- 1972
You'll Like My Mother
Kenny
- 1971
The Homecoming: A Christmas Story
John-Boy Walton
The Todd Killings
Billy Roy
Red Sky at Morning
Joshua Arnold
- 1970
1960s
- 1969
Last Summer
Peter
Winning
Charley Capua
- 1965
1950s
- 1959
A Doll's House
Ivor
Other crew 2
2020s
- 2021
Produced 1
1980s
- 1983
Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story
Executive Producer
Directed 1
1970s
- 1972
Appearances18
2020s
- 2022
A Waltons Thanksgiving
Self - Narrator (voice)
- 2021
The Waltons' Homecoming
Self - Narrator
- 2020
Christmas Day in the Morning
Self
2010s
- 2018
Every Act of Life
Self
2000s
- 2008
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Making '12 Angry Men'
Self
1990s
- 1997
Riding the Rails
Narrator
1980s
- 1988
- 1985
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
- 1982
1960s
- 1962
- 1961
No release date
Broadway: The Next Generation
Self