Richard Thomas, The Waltons’ John-Boy, Turns 75 — and Earns a 2026 Tony Nomination (opens in new tab)

Richard Thomas, the Emmy-winning John-Boy Walton from CBS's The Waltons, turned 75 Saturday and rang the milestone with a 2026 Tony nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play for The Balusters — nearly 70 years after his first stage credit.