Ford: The Man and the Machine (1987) as Evangeline Cote
Zapped! (1982) as Jane Mitchell
Short Info
Date Of Birth
September 8, 1957
Spouse
Harry M. Brittenham, Allen Rosenthal
Fact
Release of her book, "Trophies". [July 2008]
Heather Thomas is an American actress, writer, and producer. She is best known for her roles as Jody Banks on the television series The Fall Guy and as Zora Neale Hurston in the film Cross Creek.
Heather Thomas was born in Greenwich, Connecticut, on September 8, 1957. Her parents are Betty Thomas, a social worker, and William Thomas, a lawyer. She has two sisters, Amy and Elizabeth. Heather Thomas was educated at the Greenwich Academy and the Yale School of Drama.
Heather Thomas began her career as a model, appearing in magazines such as Vogue and Cosmopolitan. She made her film debut in the 1981 film The Hollywood Knights. Thomas went on to star in a number of films, including Zapped! (1982), The Cannonball Run (1981), and Surf Ninjas (1993).
In 1981, Heather Thomas was cast as Jody Banks on the television series The Fall Guy. The show ran for five seasons and Thomas became one of the most popular actresses of the 1980s. After The Fall Guy ended, Thomas appeared in a number of made-for-television movies and guest-starred on television shows such as Magnum, P.I. (1982) and Matlock (1986).
In recent years, Heather Thomas has focused on writing and producing. She is the author of the novel Trophies (2009) and the co-writer of the film Chasing Mavericks (2012). Heather Thomas is also an active philanthropist, supporting causes such as literacy and animal welfare.
Heather Thomas is married to Harry M. Kantor, a businessman. The couple has two children, Jake and Chloe.
General Info
Full Name
Heather Thomas
Date Of Birth
September 8, 1957
Height
1.66 m
Profession
Screenwriter, Author, Actor
Education
UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, Santa Monica High School, University of California, Los Angeles
Nationality
American
Family
Spouse
Harry M. Brittenham, Allen Rosenthal
Children
Kristina Brittenham, Shauna Brittenham, India Rose Brittenham
Parents
Leon Thomas, Gladdy Lou Ryder
Accomplishments
Nominations
Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Movies
Zapped!, Ford: The Man and the Machine, Cyclone, Der Stein des Todes, The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission, Against the Law, My Giant, Girltrash: All Night Long, Hidden Obsession, Flair
[Who said about Lee Majors, who played Colt Seavers, who in turn saw her got stoned off-camera]: I think he saw me passing out, once or twice, and I think he told people you might need some help. He was very supportive.
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Even on The Fall Guy (1981), yes, I was the grotesque sex. But I also got to have a lot of fun, I got to drive a lot of funny cars. I learned to shoot all sorts of things and get in stunt fights. It wasn't Shakespeare, but it's fun!
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[Who said about protecting herself, while living her own life]: I was not going to live in fear, and carry a gun. So, I had a bodyguard kinda living with me.
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[on obsessed fans that were closer to her]: A couple of times, though, we had to get restraining orders, and there were guys who were climbing over the backgate with a knife, and another guy broken by my Brentwood home. They were trying to break in.
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In our society, you know, there are people who are broken and your poster hangs in jail, as your poster hangs in jail, as your poster hangs in wards, so, I had a lot of stalkers.
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I won't take my clothes off because I can't believe it's necessary. You can be sexy with your clothes on just as well as you can by taking off your blouse.
Facts
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Fact
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Release of her book, "Trophies". [July 2008]
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Gave birth to her 1st child at age 42, a daughter India Rose Brittenham on June 19, 2000. Child's father is her 2nd husband, Harry M. Brittenham.
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In 1986 she was hit by a car while crossing San Vincente Boulevard and suffered fractures to both legs.
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Best known by the public for her starring role as Jody Banks on The Fall Guy (1981).
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Voted "Favorite Female Newcomer" in 1982 by readers of US magazine.
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Wrote an unsold TV pilot for UPN called "School Slut" (2000)
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Attended UCLA Film School c. 1976-1979 intending to write & direct.
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Attended Santa Monica High School - Santa Monica, California (grad. 1975)