Richard Thomas
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.
Acting
- 2020The Comey RuleChuck Rosenberg1 ep.
- 2017OzarkNathan Davis10 ep.
- 2016ConvictionEarl Slavitt1 ep.
- 2016BillionsSanford Bensinger3 ep.
- 2014NCIS: New OrleansEzra Van Cleef2 ep.
- 2013The AmericansFrank Gaad42 ep.
- 2006Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen KingHoward Cottrell1 ep.
- 2004Century CityDr. Brezak1 ep.
- 2002Just Cause22 ep.
- 1998It's a Miracle28 ep.
- 1998The Adventures of Swiss Family RobinsonDavid Robinson30 ep.
- 1996Promised LandJoe Greene1 ep.
- 1995The InvadersJerry Thayer2 ep.
- 1994Touched by an AngelJoe Greene2 ep.
- 1993Dave's WorldRichard Thomas1 ep.
- 1990ItBill Denbrough2 ep.
- 1989Tales from the CryptDr. Trask1 ep.
- 1988American ExperienceNarrator (voice)1 ep.
- 1982NatureNarrator (voice)1 ep.
- 1982American PlayhouseKenneth Talley Jr.2 ep.
- 1979Roots: The Next GenerationsJim Warner3 ep.
- 1974Dinah!Self2 ep.
- 1973The American Film Institute Salute to ...Self1 ep.
- 1972The WaltonsJohn Walton Jr.120 ep.
- 1970Night GalleryIan Evans1 ep.
- 1969Marcus Welby, M.D.Dennis Alan Graham1 ep.
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf - Co-Host6 ep.
- 19611, 2, 3 GoHimself1 ep.
- 1956Tony AwardsSelf - Presenter4 ep.
- 1951Hallmark Hall of FamePaul Baumer5 ep.
Behind the camera
- 1972The WaltonsDirector120 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2026ElsbethLenny Swift1 ep.
- 2022OzarkNathan Davis10 ep.
- 2020The Comey RuleChuck Rosenberg1 ep.
- 2019NCIS: New OrleansEzra Van Cleef2 ep.
- 2017BillionsSanford Bensinger3 ep.
- 2019The BlacklistDavid Foy1 ep.
- 2017Blue BloodsRichard Walters1 ep.
- 2016ConvictionEarl Slavitt1 ep.
- 2016ElementaryMitch Barrett1 ep.
- 2013The AmericansFrank Gaad29 ep.
- 2016NatureNarrator (voice)1 ep.
- 2016Chicago P.D.Adam Ames1 ep.
- 2014The Good WifeEd Pratt1 ep.
- 2013White CollarWilliam Wolcott1 ep.
- 2001Law & Order: Special Victims UnitDaniel Varney, Nat Randolph2 ep.
- 2011Rizzoli & IslesProf. Dwayne Kravitz1 ep.
- 2009Law & OrderRoger Jenkins1 ep.
- 1974Tony AwardsSelf - Nominee, Self - Performer, Self - Presenter4 ep.
- 2006Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen KingHoward Cottrell1 ep.
- 2005The Tony Danza ShowSelf - Guest1 ep.
- 2004Century CityDr. Brezak1 ep.
- 1999The PracticeWalter 'The Hummer' Arens1 ep.
- 1997Touched by an AngelJoe Greene2 ep.
- 1998American ExperienceNarrator (voice)1 ep.
- 1997Promised LandJoe Greene1 ep.
- 1996Dave's WorldRichard Thomas1 ep.
- 1995The Outer LimitsDr. Stephen Ledbetter1 ep.
- 1990Tales from the CryptDr. Trask1 ep.
- 1982American PlayhouseCal Porter, Kenneth Talley Jr.2 ep.
- 1984The American Film Institute Salute to ...Self1 ep.
- 1958Hallmark Hall of FameHenry Durie, Ivor, Joey, Paul Baumer5 ep.
- 1974The Mike Douglas ShowSelf, Self - Co-Host6 ep.
- 1979Roots: The Next GenerationsJim Warner3 ep.
- 1973The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf2 ep.
- 1976Dinah!Self2 ep.
- 1976Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Presenter1 ep.
- 1972The Merv Griffin ShowSelf2 ep.
- 1972Night GalleryIan Evans1 ep.
- 1971The F.B.I.John 'Chill' Chilton1 ep.
- 1970BonanzaBilly1 ep.
- 1969Marcus Welby, M.D.Dennis Alan Graham1 ep.
Also known as: Richard E. Thomas · Richard Earl Thomas · ریچارد توماس