Where is Heather Thomas today? Wiki Biography, net worth

• Heather Thomas is an actress, author and political activist with a net worth of over $2 million.
• She attended Santa Monica High School and the University of California, Los Angeles.
• She was a part of the television show “The Fall Guy” and has appeared in films such as “My Giant” and “Against the Law”.
• She has been writing and is active in activism, and contributed to political candidates.
• She has been married to entertainment attorney Skip Brittenham since 1992 and they have a child together.

Known for movies

Short Info

Date Of BirthSeptember 8, 1957SpouseHarry M. Brittenham, Allen RosenthalFactAttended UCLA Film School c. 1976-1979 intending to write & direct.

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Who is Heather Thomas?

Heather Anne Thomas was born on 8 September 1957, in Greenwich, Connecticut, USA. She is an actress, political activist and author, best known from rising to fame thanks to her role in the television show entitled “The Fall Guy”, in which she played the role of Jody Banks.

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The Riches of Heather Thomas

How rich is Heather Thomas? As of mid-2019, sources estimate a net worth that is over $2 million, earned through success in her various endeavors. She’s also had a bit of success as a writer, and lately focused her efforts towards activism. As she continues her endeavors, it is expected that her wealth will also continue to increase.

Early Life and Education

Heather grew up in Greenwich, before moving to California where her mother worked as a special education teacher in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. While there is very limited information about her past, it is known that Heather attended Santa Monica High School (SAMOHI); the school was founded in 1891 and has changed location several times before eventually settling at 601 Pico Boulevard. After matriculating from high school in 1975, she then enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

She joined the School of Theatre, Film and Television (TFT), one of the 11 schools within UCLA. The formation of this school was ground breaking as it was the first time a leading university combined all three into a single administration. Its undergraduate program is considered one of the top drama departments in the world, while its graduate programs often rank in the top three in the US. The UCLA Film & Television Archive is the largest university-based archive of its kind, holding large collections of media materials, only rivalled by the Washington D.C. Library of Congress.

Acting Projects

At the age of 14, Thomas got her acting breakthrough when she was cast in the series called “Talking with a Giant” in which she interviewed celebrities. In 1978, she began taking television parts, appearing in support roles such as in “Co-Ed Fever”, but which was cancelled after one episode. Her popularity increased significantly when she was cast in “”, which starred Lee Majors, and started airing in 1981 as a part of ABC programming. She along with Majors and Douglas Barr played the role of Hollywood stunt performers, who moonlight as bounty hunters.

The show ran for five years before its cancellation, and during this time she developed an addiction to cocaine. She had to enter rehabilitation for the addiction during the mid-1980s, but then continued her career by appearing in films and television shows in the 1990s. Some of her projects after “The Fall Guy” include “Hoover vs The Kennedys: Second Civil War”, “Swamp Thing: the Series”, and “Pointman”. She was also a part of films such as “My Giant”, and “Against the Law”. However, in 1998, she decided to give up on acting altogether.

Writing and Activism

Following her acting , Heather focused on a career in writing, and wrote a screenplay called “School Slut”, which she reportedly to Touchstone Pictures for a six figure fee, but the film was never made. Instead, the rights later returned to her, becoming available for her to produce. In 2008, she released her first novel called “Trophies”, published by William Morrow and Company. Later on, she focused more on activism efforts, and often hosted a monthly fund-raising breakfast alongside her husband, held in their home in Santa Monica – its regularity led it to being called the “LA Café”.

️❤️ FOREVER can you sing all 16 songs?

— GIRLTRASH (@GIRLTRASHsite)

She is very active working with numerous organizations, and is a part of the advisory board of the Rape Foundation as well as the Amazon Conservation Team. She has also been highly supportive of political candidates since the 1990s, contributing over $280,000 to Democratic groups, and supported Barbara Boxer, Elizabeth Warren and Al Franklen. She also donated $2,400 to support Republican Mary Bono. In 2014, she returned to acting by appearing in the musical “Girltrash: All Night Long”, which is a prequel to “Girltrash”.

Personal Life and Social Media

For her personal life, it is known that Thomas married Allan Rosenthal in 1985 – he is one of the founders of the program Cocaine Anonymous, but their marriage only lasted a year before they divorced. Shortly afterwards she was struck by a car while crossing San Vicente Boulevard, injuring both her legs. She has now been married to entertainment attorney Skip Brittenham since 1992, and they have a child together.

According to her, one of the reasons she left acting was due to stalkers – it even came to a point where one guy tried to climb over her fence while he had a knife in his hand. This was all due to the popularity she had attracted as a pin-up girl, as she was often posted in wards or prisons. She became fearful to the point that she had a bodyguard living inside her home. She also had a desire to focus on her family, and to explore a career in writing. She credits Majors who helped her during her addiction, as he was one of the few who was supportive during that period.

Thomas has a Facebook page with over 2,800 ‘likes’ but she hasn’t updated it since 2016.

General Info

Full NameHeather ThomasDate Of BirthSeptember 8, 1957Height1.66 mProfessionScreenwriter, Author, ActorEducationUCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, Santa Monica High School, University of California, Los AngelesNationalityAmerican

Family

SpouseHarry M. Brittenham, Allen RosenthalChildrenKristina Brittenham, Shauna Brittenham, India Rose BrittenhamParentsLeon Thomas, Gladdy Lou Ryder

Accomplishments

NominationsGemini Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting RoleMoviesZapped!, 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, FlairTV ShowsThe Fall Guy, Co-Ed Fever

Social profile links

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Quotes

#Quote1[Who said about , 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.2Even on (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!3[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.4[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.5In 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.6I 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

#Fact1Release of her book, "Trophies". [July 2008]2Gave birth to her 1st child at age 42, a daughter India Rose Brittenham on June 19, 2000. Child's father is her 2nd husband, .3In 1986 she was hit by a car while crossing San Vincente Boulevard and suffered fractures to both legs.4Best known by the public for her starring role as Jody Banks on (1981).5Voted "Favorite Female Newcomer" in 1982 by readers of US magazine.6Wrote an unsold TV pilot for UPN called "School Slut" (2000)7Attended UCLA Film School c. 1976-1979 intending to write & direct.8Attended Santa Monica High School - Santa Monica, California (grad. 1975)

Pictures

Movies

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacterGirltrash: All Night Long2014Nadine RobsonMy Giant1998ShowgirlAgainst the Law1997FelicityPointman1995TV SeriesLynn ForbesHidden Obsession1993Ellen CarlyleSwamp Thing1992TV SeriesTatania Arcane / Kitty LaneP.S.I. Luv U1991TV SeriesMary MarkhamIn the Director's Chair: The Man Who Invented Edward Scissorhands1990TV MovieTortured Siamese TwinRed Blooded American Girl1990Paula BukowskyFlair1990TV Mini-SeriesTessa ClarkeRodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place1989TV MovieJoan EmeryThe Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission1988TV MovieLt. Carol CampbellDer Stein des Todes1987Merryl DavisCyclone1987Teri MarshallFord: The Man and the Machine1987TV MovieEvangeline CoteThe New Mike Hammer1987TV SeriesAndrea HarrisHoover vs. the Kennedys: The Second Civil War1987TV SeriesMarilyn MonroeThe Fall Guy1981-1986TV SeriesJody BanksCover Up1984TV SeriesAmberT.J. Hooker1984TV SeriesSandy WyzinskiThe Love Boat1983TV SeriesLila Pearsell / Wendy KurrenZapped!1982Jane MitchellThe Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo1980TV SeriesCaroline CapoteB.J. and the Bear1980TV SeriesCaroline CapoteCalifornia Fever1979TV SeriesJoanneCo-ed Fever1979TV SeriesSandiDavid Cassidy - Man Undercover1978TV SeriesCaryl Manning

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacterToday2008TV SeriesHerselfRemembering 'The Fall Guy': An American Classic2007Video shortHerselfRetrosexual: The 80's2004TV Mini-Series documentaryHerselfTVography: Lee Majors - Hollywood's Bionic Hero2002TV Movie documentaryHerselfThe Ultimate Challenge1991TV SeriesHostLate Night with David Letterman1987TV SeriesHerselfThe 37th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards1985TV SpecialHerselfNight of 100 Stars II1985TV MovieHerselfThe Magic of David Copperfield VI: Floating Over the Grand Canyon1984TV MovieHerself - Special Guest / David's girlfriendThe 24th Annual International Broadcasting Awards1984TV SpecialHerself - PresenterThe 41st Annual Golden Globe Awards1984TV SpecialHerselfFamily Feud1983TV SeriesHerselfBattle of the Network Stars XV1983TV SpecialHerself - ABC TeamEntertainment Tonight1983TV SeriesHerselfBattle of the Network Stars XIII1982TV SpecialHerself - ABC TeamBattle of the Network Stars XII1982TV SpecialHerself - ABC Team

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacterThe O'Reilly Factor2014TV SeriesHerselfMagico David1992TV Mini-SeriesHerself (uncredited)

Awards

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie1985Bravo Otto GermanyBravo OttoBest Female TV Star (TV-Star w)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie1987GeminiGemini AwardsBest Performance by a Supporting ActressFord: The Man and the Machine (1987)

2nd Place Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie1989Bravo Otto GermanyBravo OttoBest Female TV Star (TV-Star w)1988Bravo Otto GermanyBravo OttoBest Female TV Star (TV-Star w)1987Bravo Otto GermanyBravo OttoBest Female TV Star (TV-Star w)

3rd Place Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie1986Bravo Otto GermanyBravo OttoBest Female TV Star (TV-Star w)

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