Betty Thomas

Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 6 wins & 13 nominations. See more awards »

Known For

Howard Stern Herself

(1997)

28 Days Director

(2000)

John Tucker Must Die Director

(2006)

Troop Beverly Hills Velda Plendor

(1989)

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Actress (19 credits)

2018 Kidding (TV Series)
Betty Thomas

- Green Means Go (2018) ... Betty Thomas

1989 Troop Beverly Hills
Velda Plendor

1989 The Tracey Ullman Show (TV Series)
Miss Belts, Gym Teacher

- Francesca: A Physical Education (1989) ... Miss Belts, Gym Teacher

1981-1987 Hill Street Blues (TV Series)
Sgt. Lucy Bates / Officer Lucy Bates

- It Ain't Over Till It's Over (1987) ... Sgt. Lucy Bates

- A Pound of Flesh (1987) ... Sgt. Lucy Bates

- The Runner Falls on His Kisser (1987) ... Sgt. Lucy Bates

- Days of Swine and Roses (1987) ... Sgt. Lucy Bates

- Dogsbreath Afternoon (1987) ... Sgt. Lucy Bates

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1987 Prison for Children (TV Movie)
Angela Brannon

1985 ABC Afterschool Specials (TV Series)
Dr. Mary Lewis

- No Greater Gift (1985) ... Dr. Mary Lewis

1983 When Your Lover Leaves (TV Movie)
Maude

1982 Homework
Reddog's Secretary

1982 Twilight Theater (TV Movie)

1981 The Nashville Grab (TV Movie)
Maxine Pearce

1980 Used Cars
Bunny

1978 Outside Chance (TV Movie)
Katherine

1978 Coming Attractions
Biker Chic #1

1977-1978 CPO Sharkey (TV Series)
Seaman Daley

- Pruitt's Paradise (1978) ... Seaman Daley

- Don't Make Waves (1977) ... Seaman Daley

1977 Dog and Cat (TV Movie)
Waitress

1976 Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy
Party Guest #1

1976 The Last Affair

1976 Jackson County Jail
Waitress

1976 Tunnel Vision
Bridgit Bert Richards

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Director (30 credits)

2015-2020 Grace and Frankie (TV Series) (2 episodes)

- Episode #6.5 (2020)

- The Fall (2015)

2016 The First Wives Club (TV Movie)

2012 Audrey (TV Series) (6 episodes)

- A Tart Finish (2012)

- The Chocolate Climax (2012)

- Half Baked (2012)

- Sweet & Sour (2012)

- Black Gold (2012)

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2009 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

2007 Dash 4 Cash (TV Movie)

2006 That Guy (TV Movie)

2006 John Tucker Must Die: Featurettes (Video documentary short)

2006 John Tucker Must Die

2006 The Loop (TV Series) (1 episode)

- Pilot (2006)

2003 R3 (Documentary)

2003 Senor White (TV Movie)

2002 I Spy

2001 Silicon Follies (TV Movie)

2000 28 Days

1998 Doctor Dolittle

1997 Private Parts

1990-1996 Dream On (TV Series) (18 episodes)

- Hey Diddle Diddle (1996)

- Silent Night, Holy Cow Part II (1993)

- Silent Night, Holy Cow Part I (1993)

- A Midsummer Night's Dream On (1993)

- Pop Secret (1993)

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1996 The Late Shift (TV Movie) (directed by)

1995 The Brady Bunch Movie

1994 Couples (TV Movie)

1994 My Breast (TV Movie)

1992 On the Air (TV Series) (1 episode)

- Episode #1.6 (1992)

1992/I Only You

1991 Shannon's Deal (TV Series) (1 episode)

- Matrimony (1991)

1991 Midnight Caller (TV Series) (1 episode)

- Her Dirty Little Secret (1991)

1991 Sons and Daughters (TV Series)

1990 Parenthood (TV Series) (2 episodes)

- Thanksgiving with a T That Rhymes with B That Stands for Basketball (1990)

- I Never Invested for My Father (1990)

1989-1990 Mancuso, FBI (TV Series) (3 episodes)

- Night of the Living Shred (1990)

- Shiva Me Timbers (1990)

- Murder of Pearl (1989)

1989 Doogie Howser, M.D. (TV Series) (2 episodes)

- Doogie the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1989) ... (directed by)

- The Ice Queen Cometh (1989) ... (directed by)

1989 Hooperman (TV Series) (3 episodes)

- Goodnight, Sweet Hooperman (1989)

- Dog Day Afternoon, Morning and Night (1989)

- In the Still of My Pants (1989)

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Producer (7 credits)

2006 John Tucker Must Die: Featurettes (Video documentary short) (producer)

2005 Guess Who (executive producer)

2004 Surviving Christmas (producer)

2002 I Spy (producer)

2001 Silicon Follies (TV Movie) (executive producer)

2000 Charlie's Angels (executive producer)

1998 Can't Hardly Wait (producer)

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Thanks (5 credits)

The Wolf (Short) (very special thanks) (post-production)

2018 The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals (very special thanks)

2008 A Celebration of Women Directors (Documentary) (special thanks)

2003 Arbor Vitae (Short) (special thanks)

2000 HBO First Look (TV Series documentary short) (thanks - 1 episode)

- 28 Days (2000) ... (thanks)

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Self (39 credits)

2019 Entertainment Tonight (TV Series)
Herself

- Episode #38.170 (2019) ... Herself

2018 Seeing Is Believing: Women Direct (Documentary)
Herself

2006 Grrrl Power (Video documentary short)
Herself

2006 John Tucker Must Die: Featurettes (Video documentary short)
Herself

2003 I Spy: Cloak & Camouflage (Video documentary short)
Herself - Director

2003 I Spy: Schematics & Blueprints (Video documentary short)
Herself - Director

2003 I Spy: The Slugafest (Video documentary short)
Herself - Director

2002 Comedy Central Canned Ham (TV Series)
Herself (Director)

- I Spy (2002) ... Herself (Director)

2000-2002 HBO First Look (TV Series documentary short)
Herself / Herself - Director

- I Spy (2002) ... Herself

- 28 Days (2000) ... Herself - Director

1997 Howard Stern (TV Series)
Herself

- Episode dated 4 March 1997 (1997) ... Herself

1994 The 46th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV Special)
Herself - Nominee

1993 The 45th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV Special)
Herself - Winner

1989 Orangutans: Grasping the Last Branch (Documentary)
Narrator

1981-1989 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV Series)
Herself - Guest / Herself

- Episode #28.94 (1989) ... Herself - Guest

- Episode #23.85 (1984) ... Herself

- Episode dated 26 August 1982 (1982) ... Herself - Guest

- Episode #21.109 (1982) ... Herself - Guest

- Episode #20.100 (1981) ... Herself

1988 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (TV Series)
Herself

- Episode #1.4 (1988) ... Herself

1987 The 39th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV Special)
Herself - Nominee

1987 Nightlife (TV Series)
Herself

- Episode #1.148 (1987) ... Herself

1986 The 38th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV Special)
Herself - Nominee

1985 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV Special)
Herself

1985 The 37th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV Special)
Herself - Winner

1985 Hour Magazine (TV Series)
Herself

- Episode dated 20 September 1985 (1985) ... Herself

1985 Yearbook: Class of 1967 (TV Special)
Herself - Host

1985 Today (TV Series)
Herself

- Episode dated 15 May 1985 (1985) ... Herself

1985 Night of 100 Stars II (TV Special)
Herself

1984 E. Nick: A Legend in His Own Mind
Herself

1983-1984 Saturday Night Live (TV Series)
Herself - Co-Host / Self Defense Student / Herself - Host / ...

- Billy Crystal/Ed Koch/Edwin Newman/Father Guido Sarducci/Betty Thomas/The Cars (1984) ... Herself - Co-Host / Self Defense Student

- Betty Thomas/Stray Cats (1983) ... Herself - Host / Various

1984 The 10th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV Special)
Herself - Accepting Award from Favourite TV Dramatic Program

1983 Battle of the Network Stars XIV (TV Special)
Herself - NBC Team

1983 The 9th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV Special)
Herself - Accepting Award for Favourite Dramatic Television Program

1983 SCTV Network (TV Series)
Herself

- South Sea Sinner (1983) ... Herself

1982 Circus of the Stars #7 (TV Special documentary)
Herself - Performer

1982 Battle of the Network Stars XIII (TV Special)
Herself - NBC Team

1982 The 34th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV Special)
Herself - Nominee

1982 Late Night with David Letterman (TV Series)
Herself

- Episode dated 27 April 1982 (1982) ... Herself

1982 The 8th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV Special)
Herself - Accepting Award for Favourite Overall New TV Program

1981 The 33rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV Special)
Herself - Nominee

1981 The NewsCenter (TV Series)
Herself

- Episode dated 30 July 1981 (1981) ... Herself

1976 The Fun Factory (TV Series)
Herself

- Episode #1.1 (1976) ... Herself

1976 A Labor of Love (Documentary)
Herself - Sleeping Girl

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Archive footage (3 credits)

2019 Entertainment Tonight (TV Series)
Herself

- Episode #38.192 (2019) ... Herself

- Episode #38.191 (2019) ... Herself

- Episode #38.174 (2019) ... Herself

2006 La imagen de tu vida (TV Series)
Sgt. Lucy Bates

- Episode #1.4 (2006) ... Sgt. Lucy Bates (uncredited)

1988 The Best of SCTV (TV Special)
Woman Forgotten by Donahue

Personal Details

Other Works:

Unsold pilot: Appeared in a pilot for a proposed sitcom called "Good News, Bad News". See more »

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1 Interview | 1 Article | 3 Pictorials | 2 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)

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Went to school in Willoughby, Ohio and graduated from Willoughby South High School in 1965. See more »

Star Sign:

Leo

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