R.H. Thomson

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Characters played by R.H. Thomson

Matthew Cuthbert — Anne with an E (2017)

An elderly unmarried man who travels to the railway station to pick up an adopted child. He quickly bonds with Anne, later finds her after she flees the orphanage, and successfully persuades her to return and stay at Green Gables.

Dr. John Rickman — Clara (2018)

The head of the TESS project who becomes involved after Charlie brings Isaac's findings to him. He later explains at a JPL press conference that the data conclusively proves an artificial object orbiting a distant star, establishing the existence of intelligent alien life.

Arthur Bloom — Who Loves the Sun (2006)

Arthur is Daniel's father and goes fishing with him early in the morning after Daniel spends the night drinking. During their conversation, Arthur inadvertently reveals that Daniel's mother had an affair that produced him. This disclosure sets Daniel on the path to confronting his mother about his parentage.

Linc Strunc — Ticket to Heaven (1981)

A cult deprogrammer enlisted by David’s parents, Larry, Eric, and other friends after they bring David to a private home. He helps David regain his normal mindset and recognize the cult’s dishonesty and mistreatment. When David asks about true love, he is directed to consider the care and endurance of the people around him.

Thatcher — An American Christmas Carol (1979)

Slade's clerk who is fired for refusing to help dismantle confiscated books. His family suffers financially, and his disabled son Jonathan faces a fatal future, prompting Slade's eventual redemption and financial aid for medical treatment.

Will Sly — If You Could See What I Hear (1982)

Will is Tom's friend and companion at college. Rather than treating Tom as helpless because he is blind, Will challenges him, including by leading him on a bicycle during runs and calling out obstacles at the last moment. His friendship gives Tom opportunities to test himself and pursue the normalcy he wants.

Stone — Bone Daddy (1998)

Stone is a medical examiner who helps Sharon understand the professional rivalry behind the old murder case. He is ultimately revealed as the Bone Daddy, having taken Palmer's inaccurate account of the crimes as a personal affront. He threatens the investigation's targets and is shot by Sharon before falling into a deadly pit.

Career Overview

R.H. Thomson has 65 screen credits in a career dating back to 1979. Their work is anchored in the Sherlock Holmes (Matt Frewer) Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Anne with an E, Chloe, The Last Curlew. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
65
Birth Date
1947-09-24 00:00:00
Birth Place
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3414936), public domain (CC0).