Richard Thomas
Richard Thomas
Known best for his role as John-Boy on TV's The Waltons, he began his television career in 1959 in a version of A Doll's House before moving on to appear in some soap operas.
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTV Actor
Date of Birth13 June 1951
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
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