Heather Thomas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Heather Thomas
Thomas in May 2008
Born	(1957-09-08) September 8, 1957 (age 67) Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S.
Alma mater	UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television
Occupation	Actress, author, political activist
Years active	1978–1998, 2013−present
Known for	The Fall Guy
Spouse(s)	Allan Rosenthal ​ ​ (m. 1985; div. 1986)​ Skip Brittenham ​ (m. 1992)​
Children	2

Heather Thomas (born September 8, 1957) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Jody Banks on the TV series The Fall Guy, where she starred with Lee Majors. In 1998, she stopped acting to focus on her family and to write. She also wanted to avoid people who bothered her. Since then, she has had some small movie roles and has been involved in political activities. She returned to acting in 2013.

Early Life and Education

Heather Thomas was born on September 8, 1957, in Greenwich, Connecticut. Her mother, Gladdy Lou Ryder, was a special education teacher. Heather graduated from Santa Monica High School in 1975. She then went to the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. She finished her studies there in 1980. While at UCLA, she was a member of the Chi Omega sorority.

Acting and Writing Career

Heather Thomas started acting when she was 14 years old. She was one of the hosts of an NBC show called Talking with a Giant. On this show, she interviewed many famous people. In 1978, she began taking on small roles in television shows. One of her first shows was Co-Ed Fever. She later joked that it was "cancelled after the third commercial."

After Co-Ed Fever ended, Thomas was chosen for a big role. She played Jody Banks in The Fall Guy. This popular show starred Lee Majors and ran from 1981 to 1986. Thomas also appeared in several movies. Her first movie was Zapped! in 1982. She decided to stop acting in 1998.

In April 2008, Heather Thomas published her first novel. The book was called Trophies. It was published by William Morrow.

In 2014, Thomas returned to acting for a short time. She had a small role in the musical comedy Girltrash: All Night Long. More recently, in 2024, Thomas and her The Fall Guy co-star Lee Majors made a special appearance. They had a cameo at the end of the new The Fall Guy movie.

Personal Life and Family

Heather Thomas married Allan Rosenthal in August 1985. They later divorced in September 1986. In October 1992, Thomas married Harry Marcus "Skip" Brittenham. He is an entertainment attorney. Their daughter was born on June 19, 2000.

Thomas decided to leave acting partly because she wanted to focus on her family. She also wanted to explore writing. Another reason was that she was being bothered by people who followed her too much. In 2009, she was asked if things were really that bad in the 1980s. She explained that she had people climbing over her fence. She felt it was important to raise her two young daughters safely.

Community Involvement

Heather Thomas and her husband, Skip Brittenham, are known for their community work. They host a monthly breakfast gathering at their home in Santa Monica, California. This event is a way to raise money for different causes. It became well-known in Washington, D.C., as the "L.A. Cafe." Thomas has also served on the advisory board for the Amazon Conservation Team. This group works to protect the Amazon rainforest.

Film and Television Roles

Heather Thomas has appeared in many films and television shows throughout her career.

See also

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