What is Richard Thomas’s Net Worth?

Richard Thomas, an American actor, has a net worth of $6 million. He is best known for his Emmy Award-winning role as John-Boy Walton on the historical drama television series “The Waltons.” Thomas has also appeared on other popular shows such as “The Adventures of Swiss Family Robinson” and “The Americans,” where he appeared in 41 episodes between 2013 and 2016.

In addition to his television work, Thomas has acted in numerous films, including “Last Summer,” “Red Sky at Morning,” “Wonder Boys,” and “The Unforgivable.”

Early Life and Education

Richard Thomas was born on June 13, 1951 in New York City to Barbara Fallis and Richard Scott Thomas, founders of the New York School of Ballet. He attended Columbia University, initially majoring in Chinese but later switching to English. However, Thomas dropped out of Columbia after securing his role on “The Waltons.”

Early Television Career

In 1959, Thomas made his television debut as a child in “A Doll’s House.” He continued to make appearances on various shows throughout the 60s, including “Way Out,” “The Defenders,” and “Great Ghost Tales.” He also starred on the children’s series “1, 2, 3 Go!” as himself. Thomas made guest appearances on the soap operas “A Flame in the Wind” and “As the World Turns” and appeared in an episode of the Canadian series “Seaway.”

Thomas’ Rise to Fame as John-Boy Walton

In 1972, Thomas gained international fame for his portrayal of John-Boy Walton in the historical drama series “The Waltons.” Alongside a large cast, including Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, and Will Geer, among others, Thomas won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his work on the show. He remained in his role for the first five seasons of the series before leaving in early 1977. Thomas later reprised his role in three “Waltons” television films in the 90s: “A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion,” “A Walton Wedding,” and “A Walton Easter.”

Richard Thomas’ Television Career

Richard Thomas appeared in several television films and miniseries after his time on “The Waltons,” including “The Red Badge of Courage,” “The Silence,” “Getting Married,” “All Quiet on the Western Front,” and “Roots: The Next Generations.” He starred in numerous television films throughout the 80s, such as “Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story,” “The Master of Ballantrae,” and “Glory! Glory!” In the 90s, Thomas appeared in several television films and episodes of various series, including “The Invaders,” “Promised Land,” and “Touched by an Angel.” He also starred on “The Adventures of Swiss Family Robinson” and began hosting “It’s a Miracle.”

In the early 2000s, Thomas starred in the television films “In the Name of the People” and “The Christmas Secret,” and had a leading role on the Canadian legal drama series “Just Cause” from 2002 to 2003. He made guest appearances on various series, including “Nightmares & Dreamscapes,” “Law & Order,” and “Rizzoli & Isles.” Thomas returned in 2013 to join the cast of “The Americans,” playing FBI special agent Frank Gaad. He subsequently appeared in episodes of “White Collar,” “The Good Wife,” “Elementary,” and had recurring roles on “Billions” and “NCIS: New Orleans.” In 2021, he had a recurring role on the thriller series “Tell Me Your Secrets,” and in 2022 he played Nathan Davis in the fourth and final season of “Ozark.”

Richard Thomas’s Film Career

Richard Thomas first appeared on the big screen in 1969 with roles in “Winning” and “Last Summer.” He went on to star in “Red Sky at Morning,” “The Todd Killings,” and “You’ll Like My Mother,” where he played a rapist and murderer. In the 70s, Thomas starred in “September 30, 1955.” His only theatrical film credit in the 80s was “Battle Beyond the Stars.” After a hiatus in the 90s, Thomas returned to film in 2000 with a role in “Wonder Boys.” Other film credits include “Taking Woodstock,” “Anesthesia,” and “The Unforgivable.”

Richard Thomas’ Prolific Stage Career

Richard Thomas has had a successful career on both stage and screen. He made his Broadway debut at the age of seven in “Sunrise at Campobello” and later returned as an adult in “Fifth of July” and “The Lisbon Traviata.” In the 90s, he starred in productions of Shakespeare’s “Richard II” and Terrence McNally’s “The Lisbon Traviata.”

In the early 00s, Thomas appeared in the West End production of “Art” and in New York productions of “As You Like It,” “Democracy,” and “The Stendhal Syndrome.” He also toured with the play “Twelve Angry Men” and appeared in David Mamet’s Broadway play “Race.”

Thomas’ other theatrical credits include “Timon of Athens,” “The Little Foxes,” and “To Kill a Mockingbird.” In 2017, he earned a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his work in “The Little Foxes.”

Family Life

Thomas married Alma Gonzales in 1975 and had four children, a son named Richard, and triplet daughters named Pilar, Barbara, and Gwyneth. They divorced in 1993.

In 1994, Thomas wed Georgiana Bischoff, who had two daughters from previous marriages. Together, they have a son named Montana and a daughter named Brooke and Kendra.

Real Estate Ventures of Richard and Georgina

In 1995, Richard and Georgina bought a home in LA’s Los Feliz neighborhood for $600,000. They sold it in June 2004 for $1.765 million, making a profit of over a million dollars.

One month later, they purchased a 1,600 square foot apartment in the Alwyn Court building in New York City for $1.55 million. In September 2017, they listed the apartment for sale for $3 million, but it sold in October 2021 for $1.85 million. They now reside primarily in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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