Richard Thomas is an esteemed actor known for his remarkable versatility and inspiring performances. His name is synonymous with integrity, and he has consistently aligned himself with quality projects throughout his career. Thomas was born into a family of world-class talent, as both of his parents were dancers with the prestigious New York City Ballet and owned the New York School of Ballet. He went professional at the age of seven, stepping onto the Broadway stage as a young Franklin D. Roosevelt in “Sunrise at Campobello” and made his feature film debut at sixteen in “Winning,” starring Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward.

Thomas gained widespread recognition for his role as John-Boy on the beloved CBS series “The Waltons.” He won an Emmy Award for Best Actor in the role and also won a Motion Picture and TV/Radio Daily award as the most promising new star of the 1973 season. Since then, Thomas has worked effortlessly in both television and theater, exploring a variety of roles. He has appeared in over forty acclaimed television movies and has been involved in notable productions such as “Roots: The Next Generation,” “It,” and “Wonder Boys.”

In addition to his successful acting career, Thomas has also established himself as a director, poet, and lecturer. He has directed several episodes of “The Waltons” and made his stage directorial debut at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., with “The Red Badge of Courage.” Thomas has published three volumes of his poetry and lectures at universities on behalf of the Kennedy Center’s Educational Program. He also serves as the National Chairman of the Better Hearing Institute and is on the board of The Morris Animal Foundation.

Thomas has cemented his stature as one of America’s premier classical actors through his performances in productions of “Hamlet,” “Richard II,” and “Richard III” on both the east and west coasts. He has also appeared on the Broadway stage and at other world-renowned houses such as Lincoln Center and.

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