Richard Thomas’ Net Worth 2024 – Age, Bio, Career, Wife
Richard Thomas‘ net worth in 2024 is roughly calculated at $6 million.
| Full Name | Richard Earl Thomas |
| Famous Name | Richard |
| Birth Place | Manhattan, New York, United States |
| Birthday | 13 June 1951 |
| Age | 72 years (as of 2024) |
| Spouse | Georgiana Bischoff (m. 1994) |
| Ex-Wife | Alma Gonzales (m. 1975–1993) |
| Sun Sign | Gemini |
| Occupation | Singer, Dancer |
| Net Worth in 2024 | $6 million |
| Info Updated | April 2024 |
Who is Richard Thomas? Know Everything about Richard Thomas
Richard Thomas is 72 years old American actor. He is known for his portrayal of the role “John-Boy Walton” in the CBS series “The Waltons”.
As of April 2024, Richard Thomas’ net worth is $6 million.
Thomas started acting at the young of seven and did his Broadway debut in ‘Sunrise at Campobello’.
Later he continued with television roles in ‘A Doll House’, ‘ The Edge of Night, etc.
He started acting in films from the age of 18 in the year 1969, with first appearing in ‘Winning’.
From the 1970s to the early 2000s, Richard Thomas kept himself busy with many television works and films.
Thomas’s most famous role to date has been that of the budding author John-Boy Walton in the ‘CBS’ series ‘Walton’s’. It ran from 1972 to 1977 and has a total of 124 episodes.
Recently he appeared in the Netflix series “Ozark”(2022). His latest television work includes ‘Tell me your Secret’ (2021).
In the year 2021, he also reprised his role of “John Boy Walton” as a voiceover Host for the film “The Walton’s Homecoming”.
Richard Thomas’ Age & Birthday
Richard Thomas was born on June 13th, 1946 in Manhattan. According to his date of birth, Richard Thomas is 72 years old. His sun sign is Gemini.
He was born into a family of dancers, his mother, Barbara Thomas, and his father, Richard S. Thomas both were dancers.
They founded and owned ‘The New York School of Ballot’.
As a kid, Richard always has been to theatres, owing to his parent’s professions.
He often attended dance shows and theatre plays.
This developed his passion for acting, but he never attended dance classes.
At the age of seven, Richard started his acting career with a Broadway Play titled ‘Sunrise at Campobello’.
Education
Richard Thomas enrolled himself at ‘Columbia University and majored in English and Comparative Literature in 1969.
How much is Richard Thomas’ Net Worth?
Richard Thomas has an estimated net worth of $6 million as of 2024. He has earned all his wealth from his acting career.
Throughout his career, Thomas has acted in 68 films and 49 Television series till now.
He also won a ‘Primetime Emmy Award for Best Actor in ‘The Waltons’ in 1973.
How did Richard Thomas earn millions?
Career Journey
Richard Thomas started acting at the young age of seven. He acted in the Broadway play ‘Sunrise at Campobello’.
After that, he was seen on television in the year 1959 in ‘A Doll House’.
In the 60s, Thomas played a few roles in television daily soaps ‘The Edge of Night,’ ‘A Flame in the Wind,’ and ‘As the World Turns.
Thomas’s Debut movie
Thomas’s debut movie was ‘Winning’ released in 1969. After he was cast in Universal Motion Pictures films ‘Last Summer’ and ‘Red Sky Morning’
His career-best work started in 1972, ‘The Waltons, where he played the role of ‘John Walton’. He worked in the show from 1972 to 1977.
For the next few years, Richard Thomas appeared in movies such as
- You’ll Like My Mother
- The Red Badge of Courage
- All Quiet on the Western Front
- Roots: The Next Generations.
- Living proof
- Hobson’s Choice
- The Master of Ballantrae
- Final Jeopardy.
Richard Thomas appeared in the ‘Broadway Play’ ‘fifth of July’ in the year 1989 and the same year he also appeared in the film “Battle Beyond the words”.
In the decade 90s, Richard Thomas did some of his finest works such as ‘Richard II’ in 1993, ‘Richard III’ in 1994, Hamlet, ‘Tiny Alice’ in 1996.
In the 2000s, Richard Thomas kept up with plays such as ‘Art’ by Yasmina Reza (2001) at London’s ‘West End theater.
He was also part of ‘Democracy’ by Michael Frayn (2004), ‘The Stendhal Syndrome (2004), and ‘As You Like It (2005).
From 2013 to 2016, Thomas played the role of ‘FBI’ agent ‘Frank Gaad’ in the series ‘The Americans’. He appeared in 41 episodes of the show.
His latest work includes starring in the television series, Tell Me Your Secrets (2021) and Ozark (2022).
Richard Thomas’ Spouse
First Wife Alma Gonzales (m.1975-1993)
Richard Thomas has married twice in his lifetime. He was first married to Alma Gonzales from 1975 to 1993. They wed on Valentine’s Day i.e. Feb 14, 1975.
While married, they had a son Richard Francisco and three daughters (Gweneth, Pilar, and Barbara).
Georgiana Bischoff
Richard Thomas married his present wife Georgiana on November 20, 1994. The couple shares a son named ‘Montana James Thomas’.
Richard Thomas Kids
Richard Thomas is the father of five children. He has two sons and three daughters. His children are Richard Francisco Thomas, Barbara Thomas, Pilar Alma Thomas, Gweneth Thomas, and Montana James Thomas.
Summary
Richard Thomas is a New-York based actor. He is well known for his role as ‘John Walton’ in the Television Series The Waltons.
In the year 2021, he also did a voice-over as a host for ‘The Waltons: Homecoming’ movie.
Richard has over a five-decade-long career in acting.
He is very fit and still doing work at the age of 71. He last appeared in Netflix Series Ozark’ in 2022.
As of 2024, Richard Thomas has a net worth of $6 million.
Quick Recap
Born on 13 June 1951, Richard Thomas is an American actor. He is known for his portrayal of the role “John-Boy Walton” in the CBS series “The Waltons”.
Richard Thomas‘ net worth in 2024 is estimated at $6 million.
Born on 13 June 1951, Richard Thomas‘ age is 72 years as of 2024.
Georgiana Bischoff is the wife of actor, Richard Thomas.
Richard Thomas has five children from his two marriages. He has 4 kids from his ex-wife Alma Gonzales and 1 kid from his current wife Georgiana Bischoff.
