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Heather Thomas
After retiring from acting to escape stalkers and rebuild her life, Heather Thomas makes a bold comeback in 2013, reclaiming her voice and her future on her own terms.
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In short · Acting since 1979, 6 decades active, 12 credits.
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Biography
Heather Thomas is an American actress best known for her role as Jody Banks on the television series *The Fall Guy*, which starred Lee Majors. She gained prominence during her time on the show and became a recognizable face in 1980s television. In 1998, Thomas retired from acting to distance herself from stalkers, to focus on her family, and to pursue a career in writing. Despite her retirement, she made some minor film appearances and became involved in political activism. Thomas returned to acting in 2013, marking a comeback to the entertainment industry after nearly fifteen years away from the spotlight.
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11 credits
The Ghost Trap(2024)
Dee
Film
The Fall Guy(2024)
Jody Banks
Film
Against the Law(1997)
Felicity
Film
Hidden Obsession(1993)
Ellen Carlyle
Film
Red Blooded American Girl(1990)
Paula Bukowsky
FilmFlair(1990)
Tessa Clarke
TV
Cyclone(1987)
Teri Marshall
Film
Ford: The Man and the Machine(1987)
Evangeline Cote
Film
Der Stein des Todes(1987)
Merryl Davis
Film
The Fall Guy(1981)
Jody Banks
TV
Co-Ed Fever(1979)
Sandi
TV
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