Richard Thomas

Richard Earl Thomas is active in the film industry since 1958 as an actor. He is popular with his character in the CBS drama The Waltons which was written by John-Boy Walton.

He also won the Emmy award for his wonderful performance and also was listed in various nominations, in addition, he was also listed in the 2 Golden Globe Awards for his remarkable performance.

His parents were dancers named Richard S. Thomas and Barbara. His parents were within the New York School of Ballet and working there.

Early Life And Education 

Richard Earl Thomas was born on June 13, 1951, in Manhattan, New York City of United States. He is the son of Barbara (nee Fallis) and Richard S. Thomas. His parents were dancers with the New York City Ballet and owned the New York School of Ballet.

He joined The Allen Stevenson School for the completion of his high school education. Similarly, he again joined McBurney School in Manhattan for further education.

Career Highlight

Thomas started playing as a guest artist entering to grab a television career. His presence and wonderful appearance during the year 1959 in A Doll House made by Ibsen with the supporting cast of Hume Cronyn was a big success in his career along with Christopher Plummer and Julie Harris.

He accordingly worked within daytime television and achieved continuous success over there. The Edge of Night during the year 1961 was also a big success in his lifetime. He also later attended Columbia University for the completion of his graduation.

First Wife

His trademark basically is the birthmark on his left cheek. He moved across his career along with his personal life. He has 2 spouses to whom he got officially married. On February 14, 1975, he got married to Alma Gonzales who gave birth to his very first child in 1976 named Richard Francisco.

Later right after the birth of the first child, Alma gave birth to the tripled daughter on August 26, 1981, who was named Barbara Ayala, Pilar Alma, and Gweneth Gonzales.

Second Wife

They were happy with their married life but unfortunately, this couple got separated in the year 1993 with a mutual agreement to get a divorce.

With the end of his first marriage, he again got married to his second wife on November 20, 1994. He has altogether 7 children from his both marriage. His second wife is Georgiana Bischoff who had 2 daughters previously from her very first marriage. Later, she gave birth to a son on July 28, 1996.

Net Worth And Salary

Richard's net worth this year is around $7 million American dollars that have been spread like the latest gossip among the people. He is successful in earning his salary and a good amount of increasing net worth during this year.

He has appeared in the movies such as Wonder Boys, Bloodhonds Inc. Taking Woodstock, and Anesthesia, and has appeared in the TV films such as In the Name of the People, The Christmas Secret, and Wild Hearts.

Famous Tv Series

He has worked in TV series such as The Defenders, The Waltons, The Invaders, Law & Order, The Americans, and Blue Bloods. 

Richard is 5 feet 8 inches tall in his height which is approximately 1.74 m. His weight is also a perfect match for his height and his dressing style is the center of attraction among his fans.

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