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Betty Thomas - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 27, 1948 |
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| Age | 77 |
| Birthplace | St. Louis, Missouri, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Betty Thomas's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Lucy Bates on 'Hill Street Blues' and directing films such as 'The Brady Bunch Movie' and 'Private Parts'. |
Intro
Betty Thomas is an American actress, director, and producer, known for her work both in front of and behind the camera, particularly in television and film comedies.
Early Life & Background
Betty Thomas was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and attended Ohio University, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Before her acting and directing career, she worked as an artist and taught high school.
Career Highlights
- Played Sgt. Lucy Bates on the TV series 'Hill Street Blues', for which she won an Emmy Award.
- Directed 'The Brady Bunch Movie' (1995), 'Private Parts' (1997), 'Dr. Dolittle' (1998), and '28 Days' (2000).
- She became one of the most successful female directors in Hollywood in the 1990s and early 2000s.
- Directed episodes of notable TV series and movies including 'Doogie Howser, M.D.', 'Ally McBeal', and 'Dream On'.
Trivia
- She began her entertainment career at The Second City, the famed improvisational theater troupe in Chicago.
- Betty Thomas is noted for her tall stature, standing at 6 foot 1 inch (1.85 m).
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Betty Thomas?
Betty Thomas is 77 years old.
When was Betty Thomas born?
Betty Thomas was born the 27 July 1948.
Where is Betty Thomas from?
St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About July 27th, 1948, in brief:
- Historical events: On July 27, 1948, Otto Skorzeny, a former SS officer, escaped from an internment camp in Darmstadt, Germany. He was aided by three individuals dressed in U.S. Military Police uniforms who claimed to be transferring him to Nuremberg for a legal hearing. Skorzeny later alleged that American authorities had assisted in his escape by providing the uniforms.
- Day of the week: July 27th, 1948 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: You Call Everybody Darlin' by Anne Vincent
- Popular movie: Johnny Belinda directed by Jean Negulesco
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