Heather Thomas is an American actress best known for her role as Jody Banks in the 1980s television series "The Fall Guy." After gaining considerable fame, she retired from acting in 1998 to focus on family, writing, and political activism, also citing concerns about stalkers. Although primarily retired, she has made minor film appearances and returned to acting in 2013.
On September 8, 1957, Heather Thomas was born. She later became known as an American actress and writer.
In 1975, Heather Thomas graduated from Santa Monica High School.
In 1978, Heather Thomas began acting in small television roles, including an appearance in the series Co-Ed Fever, which was quickly cancelled.
In 1980, Heather Thomas graduated from the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. She was also a member of the Chi Omega sorority while at UCLA.
In 1981, Heather Thomas was chosen for the role of Jody Banks in The Fall Guy, starring Lee Majors.
In 1982, Heather Thomas appeared in her first movie, Zapped!
In August 1985, Heather Thomas married Allan Rosenthal, one of the founders of Cocaine Anonymous.
In September 1986, Heather Thomas divorced Allan Rosenthal. In the same month, she was struck by a car while crossing San Vicente Boulevard and sustained serious injuries to both of her legs.
In 1986, The Fall Guy, starring Heather Thomas as Jody Banks, was cancelled.
In October 1992, Heather Thomas married entertainment attorney Harry Marcus "Skip" Brittenham.
In 1998, Heather Thomas gave up acting.
On June 19, 2000, Heather Thomas and Harry Marcus "Skip" Brittenham's daughter was born.
In April 2008, Heather Thomas's first novel, Trophies, was published by William Morrow.
In 2009, Heather Thomas discussed her reasons for leaving acting in an interview with Reuters, citing harassment from stalkers and a desire to focus on her family.
In 2013, Heather Thomas returned to acting after her retirement.
In 2014, Heather Thomas temporarily came out of retirement to appear in a small role in the musical comedy Girltrash: All Night Long.
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.
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