Richard Earl Thomas is an American actor. He is best known for his leading role as budding author John-Boy Walton in the CBS drama series The Waltons for which he won an Emmy Award. He also received another Emmy nomination and two Golden Globe Award nominations for that role.
Thomas at the Peabody Awards in May 2015
Thomas at age 10 in 1, 2, 3 Go!
Thomas on the set of The Waltons in 1973
Thomas with singer Stacey Robinson in 2014
The Waltons is an American historical drama television series about a family in rural Virginia during the Great Depression and World War II. It was created by Earl Hamner Jr., based on his 1961 book Spencer's Mountain and the 1963 film of the same name. The series aired from 1972 to 1981.
John, John-Boy, and Olivia Walton
Grandma and John-Boy
Grandpa and Grandma Walton
The cast at the 40th Anniversary of the show in 2012