History of Heather Thomas in Timeline

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.

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September 8, 1957: Heather Thomas's Birth

On September 8, 1957, Heather Thomas was born. She later became known as an American actress and writer.

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1975: Graduation from Santa Monica High School

In 1975, Heather Thomas graduated from Santa Monica High School.

1978: Small Television Roles

In 1978, Heather Thomas began acting in small television roles, including an appearance in the series Co-Ed Fever, which was quickly cancelled.

1980: Graduation from UCLA

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.

1981: The Fall Guy Premiere

In 1981, Heather Thomas was chosen for the role of Jody Banks in The Fall Guy, starring Lee Majors.

1982: Appearance in Zapped!

In 1982, Heather Thomas appeared in her first movie, 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 from Allan Rosenthal and being struck by a car

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.

1986: The Fall Guy Cancellation

In 1986, The Fall Guy, starring Heather Thomas as Jody Banks, was cancelled.

October 1992: Marriage to Harry Marcus "Skip" Brittenham

In October 1992, Heather Thomas married entertainment attorney Harry Marcus "Skip" Brittenham.

1998: Giving Up Acting

In 1998, Heather Thomas gave up acting.

June 19, 2000: Birth of daughter

On June 19, 2000, Heather Thomas and Harry Marcus "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.

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2009: Reuters Interview

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.

2013: Return to Acting

In 2013, Heather Thomas returned to acting after her 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.