American actor R. H. Thomson is best known as Matthew Cuthbert from the CBC Television series, Anne. He appeared along with the multi-young award-winning actress, Dalila Bela in 2017 Canadian drama television series. The Gemini Award-winning actor has also appeared in the play, The Lost Boys, which staged in the Great Canadian Theatre Company in March 2000.
Two Sons With Wife; Resides With Family In Their Toronto Home
R. H. Thomson is married to Laurie Matheson. The duo has two sons named Macintosh Thompson, and Andrew Thompson. R. H. welcomed his first son, Macintosh in 1984 with his wife, Laurie. Within two years, the duo embraced their second son, Andrew in 1986.
The Hollywood star is residing in Bathurst/Bloor neighborhood in Toronto with his wife since 1979. Their orange/brown brick Toronto home is 2,800-square-foot and is composed of three stair rooms. R. H yields his 1906 working class home with Laurie and their children, Mackintosh and Andrew. They also had a family dog named Jackson.
The multi-award winning actor and his family used to reside in a garret apartment in North Toronto before they moved to their Bathurst/Bloor neighborhood house. R. H. has also gushed about his Toronto home in an interview with The Star back in November 2008. At that time, his basement was still unfinished.
In their family home, the main floor consists of living room and dining room. Their second floor consists of their younger son Andrew's bedroom. Their elder son, Macintosh resides on the third floor. R. H. also defines his elder son's room as his study and sewing machine room.
On-Screen Family In 'Anne'
In the CBC Television series Anne, R. H. portrayed the role of Matthew Cuthbert. His on-screen family is also known as Cuthbert family. The titular protagonist of the series, Anne Shirley Cuthbert, is his adoptive daughter. Irish actress, Amybeth McNulty portrayed the character of Anne in the drama television series.
R. H. Thomson as Matthew Cuthbert, and his on-screen daughter, Amybeth McNulty as Anne Shirley Cuthbert in 'Anne' (Photo: anneofgreengables.com)
His mother is Constance Cuthbert whereas his father is Matthew Wilfred Cuthbert. He also has siblings as brother Michael Cuthbert, and sister Marilla Cuthbert. The British actress, Geraldine James portrayed the role of his on-screen sister in the series.
How Does R. H. Thompson Gather Net Worth?
R. H. Thomson has accumulated his net worth from his career as a Canadian actor since 1979. His 2009 movie, Chloe grossed a box office of $11,702,642 worldwide in a production budget of $12-14 million. He has collected revenues from The Montecito Picture Company as he starred with the role of Frank in the French-Canadian erotic thriller film.
He also mustered income from his appearances in TV series and movies like The Terry Fox Story, The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story, Who Loves the Sun, and Jesus Henry Christ. During his 39 years of experience in the entertainment industry, he has gathered a net worth in more than millions of dollars.
Short Bio
R. H. Thomson was born on 24 September 1947 in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada as Robert Holmes Thomson. He attended National Theatre School in Montreal, Canada, and studied at the University of Toronto. R. H. is much taller than his co-star of Anne, Dalila Bela, who has the height of 1.5 m (4' 11").
From 1982 to 2008, R. H was nominated for 11 Genie Awards and won two of them. R. H. also won Governor General's Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement in theatre. His mother was a large figurehead in Richmond Hills and Toronto's community theatre.
