Keith Thibodeaux, also known as Richard Keith, boasts a net worth of $1 million as of mid-2017. He is renowned for his roles as Little Ricky in the iconic TV series “I Love Lucy” and for his portrayal of Johnny Paul Jason in “The Andy Griffith Show”. Apart from his success in the film industry, Thibodeaux has seen financial gains from his involvement in the music industry and the sales of his autobiographical book “Life After Lucy” (1994).
Thibodeaux was born on December 1, 1950, in Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. He began his acting career at the age of six, debuting in “I Love Lucy” and later reprising his role in its sequel, “The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour”. His professional journey continued with prominent appearances in TV series such as “The Andy Griffith Show” and guest-starring roles in “The Bill Dana Show” and “The Joey Bishop Show”. Following a hiatus, he returned to the screen with roles in “C Me Dance” and “The 700 Club”.
Beyond acting, Thibodeaux’s musical prowess was evident from a young age as he started playing drums at two and eventually joined the band David and the Giants in 1969. Subsequently, he played with jazz bands and rejoined Christian David and the Giants, contributing to the release of over 10 albums.
In 1990, he assumed the role of Executive Director at Ballet Magnificat, a company founded by his wife, Kathy. Moreover, he has been married to Kathy Denton Thibodeaux since 1976, and the couple shares a daughter, Tara.
Thibodeaux’s multifaceted career and contributions have solidified his position with a net worth of $1 million.
