History of Heather Thomas in Timeline
Heather Thomas is an American actress primarily known for her role as Jody Banks in the television series "The Fall Guy." She starred opposite Lee Majors during the show's run. Thomas initially retired from acting in 1998 to focus on family, writing, and avoid stalkers. Since retiring, she had minor film roles and has participated in political activism. She returned to acting in 2013.
September 8, 1957: Heather Thomas Born
On September 8, 1957, Heather Thomas, an American actress best known for her role as Jody Banks on 'The Fall Guy', was born.
1978: Early Television Roles
In 1978, Heather Thomas began acting in small television roles, including an appearance in the series 'Co-Ed Fever'.
1981: The Fall Guy Premiere
In 1981, Heather Thomas was cast as Jody Banks in 'The Fall Guy', starring Lee Majors and produced by Glen Larson.
1982: Movie Debut in Zapped!
In 1982, Heather Thomas made her movie debut in 'Zapped!'.
August 1985: Marriage to Allan Rosenthal
In August 1985, Heather Thomas married Allan Rosenthal, one of the founders of Cocaine Anonymous.
September 1986: Divorce and Injury
In September 1986, Heather Thomas divorced Allan Rosenthal. Also in September 1986, Thomas was struck by a car and sustained serious injuries to both legs.
1986: The Fall Guy Cancellation
In 1986, 'The Fall Guy', starring Heather Thomas as Jody Banks, was cancelled.
October 1992: Marriage to Skip Brittenham
In October 1992, Heather Thomas married entertainment attorney Harry Marcus "Skip" Brittenham.
1998: Retirement From Acting
In 1998, Heather Thomas retired from acting to avoid stalkers, focus on her family, and pursue writing.
June 19, 2000: Birth of Daughter
On June 19, 2000, Heather Thomas and Skip Brittenham's daughter was born.
April 2008: Publication of Trophies
In April 2008, Heather Thomas's first novel, 'Trophies', was published by William Morrow.
2013: Return to Acting
In 2013, Heather Thomas returned to acting after her initial retirement.
2014: Appearance in Girltrash: All Night Long
In 2014, Heather Thomas temporarily came out of retirement to appear in a small role in the musical comedy 'Girltrash: All Night Long'.
2024: Cameo in The Fall Guy Movie
In 2024, Heather Thomas, along with The Fall Guy costar Lee Majors, made an after-credits cameo in a scene entitled 'Previously On The Fall Guy' for the movie, 'The Fall Guy'.
July 2025: Death of Skip Brittenham
In July 2025, Skip Brittenham, the husband of Heather Thomas, died.
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