Richard Thomas
Richard Thomas (born June 13, 1951) is an American actor. He was born Richard Earl Thomas in New York City, New York, the son of Richard Thomas (born ca. 1925) and Barbara Fallis. His parents were both dancers with the New York City Ballet and were owners of the New York School of Ballet. Thomas was seven when he made his Broadway debut in Sunrise at Campobello (1958) playing John Roosevelt, son of FDR. He soon began his television career. In 1959, he appeared in the TV presentation of Ibsen's A Doll's House with Julie Harris, Christopher Plummer and Hume Cronyn. He then began acting in daytime TV, appearing in soap operas such as The Edge of Night and As the World Turns, which were broadcast from his native Manhattan. Thomas received his first major roles in film, appearing in the 1969 motion pictures Winning with Paul Newman, about auto racing, and Last Summer with Barbara Hershey, a summer romance movie. He became nationally recognized for his portrayal of John-Boy in the 1970s TV series The Waltons, which was based on the real-life of writer Earl Hamner Jr. Thomas won an Emmy for Best Actor in a Dramatic Series in 1972. Thomas has had two wives, Alma Gonzales (married 1975-divorced 1993) and Georgiana Bischoff (married 1994-present). He and Alma had one son and triplet daughters; and he and Georgiana have one son. In 1980, Thomas made his first Broadway appearance in over twelve years when he stepped in as a replacement in Fifth of July. In 1993, he played the title role in a Shakespeare Theatre production of Richard II. He has also served as national chairman of the Better Hearing Institute and as host of the PAX TV series It's A Miracle. Filmography
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He has also served as national chairman of the Better Hearing Institute and as host of the PAX TV series It's A Miracle.. After Jim Henson died in 1990, Whitmire became the new voice of Kermit the Frog and Ernie. In 1993, he played the title role in a Shakespeare Theatre production of Richard II. Whitmire performed in the films The Great Muppet Caper and The Dark Crystal, then on the television show Fraggle Rock. In 1980, Thomas made his first Broadway appearance in over twelve years when he stepped in as a replacement in Fifth of July. He worked with puppets after he graduated from high school, and eventually got a job working on The Muppet Show in 1978. He and Alma had one son and triplet daughters; and he and Georgiana have one son. Born near Atlanta, Georgia, he became interested in puppetry in his childhood. Thomas has had two wives, Alma Gonzales (married 1975-divorced 1993) and Georgiana Bischoff (married 1994-present). He is currently the voice of the famous Sesame Street Muppets, Kermit the Frog and Ernie, which were originally voiced by Jim Henson. Thomas won an Emmy for Best Actor in a Dramatic Series in 1972. Steve Whitmire (born September 24, 1959) is a puppeteer. He became nationally recognized for his portrayal of John-Boy in the 1970s TV series The Waltons, which was based on the real-life of writer Earl Hamner Jr. Thomas received his first major roles in film, appearing in the 1969 motion pictures Winning with Paul Newman, about auto racing, and Last Summer with Barbara Hershey, a summer romance movie. He then began acting in daytime TV, appearing in soap operas such as The Edge of Night and As the World Turns, which were broadcast from his native Manhattan. In 1959, he appeared in the TV presentation of Ibsen's A Doll's House with Julie Harris, Christopher Plummer and Hume Cronyn. He soon began his television career. Thomas was seven when he made his Broadway debut in Sunrise at Campobello (1958) playing John Roosevelt, son of FDR. His parents were both dancers with the New York City Ballet and were owners of the New York School of Ballet. 1925) and Barbara Fallis. He was born Richard Earl Thomas in New York City, New York, the son of Richard Thomas (born ca. Richard Thomas (born June 13, 1951) is an American actor. Anna's Dream (2002) (TV). Beyond the Prairie, Part 2: The True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder (2002) (TV). The Miracle of the Cards (2001) (TV). Just Cause (2001) (TV Series). Bloodhounds, Inc. (2000) (TV). aka Flight of the Reindeer (2000) (TV) (International: English title). The Christmas Secret (2000) (TV) ... Wonder Boys (2000). In the Name of the People (2000) (TV). Beyond the Prairie: The True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder (2000) (TV). Host. It's a Miracle (1999) (TV Series) ... The Million Dollar Kid (1999). The Adventures of Swiss Family Robinson (1998) (TV Series). Big and Hairy (1998) (TV). aka Narrow Escape (1997) (TV) (UK). A Thousand Men and a Baby (1997) (TV) ... A Walton Easter (1997) (TV). Promised Land (1996) (TV Series). Timepiece (1996) (TV). What Love Sees (1996) (TV). Narrator. West Virginia (1996) (TV mini-Series) ... The Christmas Box (1995) (TV). The Invaders (1995) (TV mini-Series). Down, Out & Dangerous (1995) (TV). A Walton Wedding (1995) (TV). Death in Small Doses (1995) (TV). To Save the Children (1994) (TV). A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion (1993) (TV). aka Lust for Murder (1993) (TV). Linda (1993) (TV) ... Precious Victims (1993) (TV). aka Stalking Laura (1993) (TV). I Can Make You Love Me (1993) (TV) .. Crash Landing: The Rescue of Flight 232 (1992) (TV). aka A Thousand Heroes (1992) (TV). Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus (1991) (TV) ... Indianapolis (1991) (TV). Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. It (1990) (TV). Common Ground (1990) (TV). Andre's Mother (1990) (TV). Glory! Glory! (1989) (TV). aka Andy and the Airwave Rangers (1988). aka Andy Colby's Incredibly Awesome Adventure (1988) ... aka Andy Colby's Incredible Video Adventure (1988) ... Andy Colby's Incredible Adventure (1988) ... Go Toward the Light (1988) (TV). Final Jeopardy (1985) (TV). The Master of Ballantrae (1984) (TV). Hobson's Choice (1983) (TV). Story (1983) (TV). Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Fifth of July (1982) (TV). Johnny Belinda (1982) (TV). Pavarotti & Friends (1982) (TV). Barefoot in the Park (1981) (TV). Berlin Tunnel 21 (1981) (TV). Battle Beyond the Stars (1980). To Find My Son (1980) (TV). All Quiet on the Western Front (1979) (TV). No Other Love (1979) (TV). aka 24 Hours of the Rebel (1977). Getting Married (1978) (TV) ... The Silence (1975) (TV). The Red Badge of Courage (1974) (TV). The Thanksgiving Story (1973) (TV). John "John Boy" Walton, Jr., #1 (1972-1977). The Waltons (1972) (TV Series) ... Sixteen (1972) .... aka Like a Crow on a June Bug (1972). You'll Like My Mother (1972). aka Skipper (1971). The Todd Killings (1971) ... The Homecoming: A Christmas Story (1971) (TV). Red Sky at Morning (1971). Cactus in the Snow (1970). aka You Can't Have Everything (1970). Last Summer (1969) ... Winning (1969). As the World Turns (1956) (TV Series) (1966-1967). aka A Time for Us (1965) (new title). Chris Austen (1964-1965) ... A Flame in the Wind (1964) (TV Series) ... Ben Schultz, Jr. The Edge of Night (1961) (TV Series) ... aka The Edge of Night (1983) (USA last season title). Richard ... From These Roots (1961) (TV Series) ... Regular. 1, 2, 3 Go (1961) (TV Series) ... A Doll's House (TV) (1959). |