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41 Years American Actor Richard Thomas Has Many Children; Find Out His Married Life And Family

Updated On 04 Mar, 2022 Published On 13 Dec, 2018
41 Years American Actor Richard Thomas Has Many Children; Find Out His Married Life And Family

Richard Thomas is an American actor who is best known for his role in the television series, The Waltons. Emmy award-winning actor, Thomas has had many controversial stories in his private life.

National chairman of the Better Hearing Institute, Richard Thomas is an American actor who is best known for his role in the television series, The Waltons. Emmy award-winning actor, Thomas has had many controversial stories in his private life.

Despite his hearing problem due to Otosclerosis, his audibility is accessible through his other half, Georgiana Bischoff. Nevertheless, she isn’t the first love of his life. Let’s find out more about his past affairs and magical triplet-offsprings!

Richard Thomas - Divorced & Married Twice

Before marrying Georgiana Bischoff, American actor Richard Thomas dated her for several years. The couple tied the knot on November 20, 1994. Their ideal wedding ceremony was held in the presence of close friends and family members.

Richard Thomas, wife Georgiana Bischoff, and daughter Montana. SOURCE: Zimbio

Both of them were previously married beforehand. The duo together shares a baby girl named Montana James, who was born on July 28, 1996.

Even though Montana is their first child together, they have other children with their previous partners as well.

Despite the fact that they have been married for more than twenty-four years now, Thomas and Bishoff have a very stable and healthy marriage. There are no rumors about them splitting or getting a divorce.  

Even though, the family of six lives a luxurious life in New York City, the United States. Thomas' isn't active on social networking sites however they frequently appear on PDA and events.

Richard Thomas, Vincent D'Onofrio, Jon Bernthal joined Viola Davis and Sandra Bullock in Netflix's thriller movie directed by Nora Fingscheidt. Except for that, he is also a part of the miniseries "A Higher Loyalty" as Chuck Rosenberg

Richard Thomas - Lifestyle, House

"The Waltons" cast Richard Thomas listed his Pre-war co-op in Manhattan's Historic Alwyn Court in September of 2017.  The 1,6000 square feet house which consists of two bedrooms and two bathrooms costs around $2,995,000.

Prior to that, he bought a $1.55 million fourth-floor unit in July 2004. The 1,6000 sq foot house had two large size bedrooms and two well-furnished bathrooms. His L-shaped entrance hall along with coat closet leads to a broad foyer that shows a windowless dining room, a chateau-style fireplace.

Richard Thomas - Emmy Award-Winning Actor's Past Affairs

Before marrying his wife Georgiana Bischoff, the son of a Ballet Dancer, Richard was previously married to his ex-wife Alma Gonzales who is an actress. The duo got married on 14th Feb 1975 and the following year; they had their first child together.

Actor Richard Thomas and his ex-wife Anna Gonzales. SOURCE: Who Dated Who

The couple gave birth to a son named Richard Francisco, born in 1976, currently 42-years-old. Likewise, five years later, the duo welcomed their triplets into the world.

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Born on August 26, 1981, the heavenly girls were named Barbara Ayala, Gweneth Gonzales, and Pilar Alma.

Richard Thomas angelic triplets; Barbara Ayala, Gweneth Gonzales, and Pilar Alma. SOURCE: Pinterest

In a matter of years, the duo already had a family of six, but with time, their relationship spiraled downhill. This led to them splitting and getting a divorce.

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The Emmy award winner marital life only lasted for 18 years until their divorce was finalized on 22nd June 1993. If you ever imagine how would be their relationship after divorce, it is not hard to assume that they are still very close for the sake of their children. 

Meanwhile, Richard Thomas got into a serious accident while filming for September 30, 1955, in 1976 when the actor was also still filming for The Waltons. In the episode for John-Boy of The Waltons, Thomas was harshly injured after an accident in Arkansas that could have almost killed him. Thomas was riding a motorcycle for a scene of the film. Not to mention, when Thomas took off, he jolted off and almost faced a truck before he jumped and prevented any more serious incident from happening.

Richard Thomas: Quick Facts

SOURCE: Iconic Greats

  • Richard has a sibling whose name is Bronwyn Thomas
  • Richard is a National Chairman of the Better Hearing Institute.
  • Thomas left The Waltrons at its 5th season cause he only signed a 5-year contract.
  • Richard provides a voice for Mercedez Benz.
  • Richard Thomas is a lifelong Democrat.
  • Richard has a birthmark on his left cheek.
  • His parents owned the New York School of Ballet.
  • Completing his schooling from McBurney School, Richard took admission at Columbia University but it was later reported that he decided to drop out owing to professional commitments.
  • Thomas made his Broadway debut at age of 7 in Sunrise at Campobello, playing John Roosevelt, the son of 32nd President of The United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
  • He won Emmy Award for portraying a marvelous role in the television series, The Waltons in 1973.
  • Richard Thomas is struggling with the hearing disease "Cochlear Otosclerosis" since his 30s.
  • He is a renowned advocate of hearing health and works as the national chairman of the "Better Hearing Institute".
  • Richard is a Zen practitioner.
  • Thomas appeared in Orange juice commercials with his triplet daughters and son.
  • Richard featured in dozens of Broadway Shows.
  • He once appeared in the Original It Miniseries on Television in the 1990s.
  • Richard changed his major from English Literature to Chinese while studying at  Columbia College.
  • While thinking of a speech for the Emmy Awards, he crashed his car.
  • Thomas made his Broadway debut at age 7 in Sunrise at Campobello in 1958.

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