You May Have Forgotten About These Legendary Stars, But They Are Still Alive And Living Smoothly

Richard Thomas – 73, $6–8 Million

Before prestige TV was even a thing, Richard Thomas was already winning Emmys. His breakout as John-Boy Walton on “The Waltons” made him the sensitive, idealistic heart of 1970s television. That role didn’t just make him a star—it turned him into a cultural touchstone.

After trading in the mountains of Virginia, he popped up in the chilling 1990 version of “It,” and decades later, brought gravitas to “The Americans” as a steely CIA boss. In 2022, he hit the road as Atticus Finch in Aaron Sorkin’s stage version of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” proving that he’s still got that quiet strength and thoughtful delivery—total class act.