Richard Thomas: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 60
- on screen
- 1959–2022
- box office
- $68.2K
- average score
- 46
- Born
- June 13, 1951 (age 75)
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, US
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1960-present
- Spouses
- Alma Gonzales, Georgiana Bischoff
- Children
- 7
Richard Thomas's Career in Numbers
Richard Thomas's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Richard Thomas works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from A Doll’s House (1959) to Christmas vs The Walters (2021), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Richard Thomas Movies by Decade
- 1950s 1
- 1960s 2
- 1970s 9
- 1980s 9
- 1990s 24
- 2000s 5
- 2010s 2
- 2020s 2
The 1990s were Richard Thomas's busiest decade, with 24 films.
Richard Thomas Movies by Genre
- Drama 18
- Tv movie 11
- Romance 4
- Action 3
- Comedy 2
- Thriller 2
- Family 2
- Documentary 2
- War 2
- Fantasy 1
Drama is the genre Richard Thomas has worked in most, with 18 films, ahead of tv movie (11).
Richard Thomas Career Milestones
- First film
- A Doll’s House 1959
- Biggest box office hit
- Christmas vs The Walters $55.1K worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Christmas vs The Walters Movie Echo Score 66
- Newest film
- Christmas vs The Walters 2021
Richard Thomas Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Richard Thomas is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 46. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Richard Thomas Movies as an Actor
54- 2021
The Unforgivable as Michael Malcolm · Drama Worldwide box office: $13.1K Movie Echo Score: 40 - 2021
Christmas vs The Walters as Roger · Comedy Worldwide box office: $55.1K Movie Echo Score: 66 - 2017
Trench 11 as Infected German Soldier · Thriller - 2011
Time After Time Romance - 2006
Wild Hearts as Bob · Drama - 2005
Annie’s Point as Richard Eason · Family - 2002
Beyond the Prairie, Part 2: The True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder Continues as Charles Ingalls · Drama - 2001
The Miracle of the Cards as Dr. Neal Kassell · Drama - 2000
The Christmas Secret as Jerry McNeil · Tv movie - 1999
Beyond the Prairie: The True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder as Charles Ingalls · Action - 1998
Big and Hairy as Victor Dewlap · Fantasy - 1998
Harry Hill: “First Class Scamp” as Musician - 1997
A Thousand Men and a Baby as Dr. Hugh Bud Keenan · Drama - 1997
Flood: A River’s Rampage as Herb Dellenbach · Drama - 1997
A Walton Easter as John-Boy Walton · Tv movie - 1997
Riding the Rails as Narrator · Documentary - 1996
Timepiece as Richard Evans · Drama - 1996
Cluub Zarathustra as Various (as Tom Miles) · Comedy - 1995
The Christmas Box as Richard Evans · Drama - 1995
The Invaders as Jerry Thayer · Sci-Fi - 1995
A Walton Wedding as John-Boy Walton · Drama - 1995
Death in Small Doses as Richard Lyon · Drama - 1994
To Save the Children as David Young · Tv movie - 1993
A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion as John-Boy Walton · Tv movie - 1993
Linda as Paul Cowley · Tv movie - 1993
Precious Victims as Don Weber · Crime - 1993
I Can Make You Love Me as Richard Farley · Tv movie - 1992
Lincoln as John Hay (voice) · Documentary - 1991
Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus as James O'Hanlan · Family - 1991
Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis as Lieutenant Steven Scott · War - 1990
Andre’s Mother as Cal · Drama - 1990
The Easter Story as Mark (voice) · Animation - 1990
It as Bill Denbrough · Mystery - 1989
Glory! Glory! as Rev. Bobby Joe · Drama - 1988
Go Toward the Light as Greg Madison · Tv movie - 1983
Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story as Hank Williams, Jr. · Tv movie - 1982
Johnny Belinda as William Richmond · Drama - 1982
Fifth of July as Kenneth Talley Jr. · Drama - 1982
Barefoot In the Park as Paul Bratter · Romance - 1981
Berlin Tunnel 21 as Sandy Mueller · Tv movie - 1980
Battle Beyond the Stars Action - 1980
Bloody Kids as Leo Turner · Drama - 1979
All Quiet on the Western Front as Paul Bäumer · War - 1979
No Other Love as Andrew Madison · Romance - 1979
Roots: The Next Generations as Jim Warner · Drama - 1977
September 30, 1955 as Jimmy J. · Drama - 1974
The Red Badge of Courage as Pvt. Henry Fleming · Western - 1972
You’ll Like My Mother as Kenny · Horror - 1971
The Homecoming: A Christmas Story as John-Boy Walton · Tv movie - 1971
The Todd Killings as Billy Roy · Thriller - 1971
Red Sky at Morning as Joshua Arnold · Romance - 1969
Last Summer as Peter · Drama - 1969
Winning Action - 1959
A Doll’s House as Ivor · Tv movie
Richard Thomas in Documentaries & Specials
6- 2022
A Waltons Thanksgiving as Self - Narrator (voice) · Tv movie Movie Echo Score: 45 - 2021
The Waltons’ Homecoming as Self - Narrator · Family Movie Echo Score: 31 - 2021
Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ as Himself · Documentary - 2018
Every Act of Life as Self · Documentary - 2017
Broadway: The Next Generation as Self · Tv movie - 1985
Night of 100 Stars II as Self · Music
Who Is Richard Thomas?
Richard Thomas was born in New York City, New York, US in 1951 and is 75 years old. Credited on films since 1959, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Richard Thomas is an American actor who was born on June 13, 1951. The talent demonstrated by Thomas throughout his career has allowed him to stay relevant in the industry for almost six decades. With actively working from 1960 till date, it is safe to say that he has had a very successful career. Thomas' theatrical career showcases his versatility as he took on a variety of roles, ranging from lead roles to supporting characters. His breakthrough came from his exceptional performance as John-Boy Walton in the CBS drama The Waltons. His performance in the drama landed him with an Emmy Award. Aside from his acting in films and on television, Thomas is equally prolific on stage. Over the years, his work on the stage has received high praises and critical acclaims.
Who Richard Thomas Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Richard Thomas shares the most films with. James Earl Jones comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Ellen Corby (4).
Richard Thomas: Questions & Answers
How many movies Richard Thomas has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Richard Thomas been in?
Richard Thomas is credited on 60 films, from 1959 to 2022. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Richard Thomas's highest-grossing movie?
Christmas vs The Walters (2021) is Richard Thomas's biggest box office hit, with $55.1K worldwide, ahead of The Unforgivable (2021) ($13.1K). Across every film with box office figures, Richard Thomas's movies have made $68.2K.
Richard Thomas's biggest hits What is the best Richard Thomas movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Richard Thomas's best-rated film is Christmas vs The Walters (2021) with a score of 66, followed by A Waltons Thanksgiving (2022) (45).
Best Richard Thomas movies, ranked How old is Richard Thomas?
Richard Thomas is 75 years old, born on June 13, 1951 in New York City, New York, US.
What is Richard Thomas's newest movie?
The most recent film on Richard Thomas's filmography is A Waltons Thanksgiving (2022), in the role of Self - Narrator (voice).
Who does Richard Thomas work with most often?
Richard Thomas shares the most films with James Earl Jones (5 films), Ellen Corby (4 films) and Ralph Waite (4 films).
The Best Richard Thomas Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 60 credits.
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