What is John-Boy Waltons name in real life?

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 from two nominations and received two Golden Globe Award nominations.

How old is John-Boy Walton today?

The actor, now 71, embraces his early stardom on “The Waltons.”

Is John-Boy Walton based on a real person?

Beginning in 1972, Thomas became recognized worldwide for his portrayal of John-Boy Walton in the TV series The Waltons, based on the life story of writer Earl Hamner, Jr.