Biography
The series, which earned Thomas a Golden Globe, might have been the alpha and omega of her career, as it minted her in the role of hapless ingénue for years to follow. But Thomas turned to weightier topics in the 1970s, most notably women and children's rights, for which she helped to launch the Ms. Foundation for Women and produce the children's special "Free to Be You and Me" (ABC, 1974), which endeared her to a generation of youngsters and …
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Career Milestones
| Appeared on TV in the anthology series, "Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theater" | ||
| Formed Hart, Thomas & Berlin Productions with Carole Hart and Kathie Berlin | ||
| Played the female lead in the London production of Neil Simon's comic play, "Barefoot in the Park" | ||
| Starred as aspiring actress Ann Marie on the ABC-TV sitcom, "That Girl" | ||
1961 | TV series debut, as Stella Barnes, the protagonist's sister, in "The Joey Bishop Show" | |
1970 | Feature film debut, "Jenny" | |
1973 | Starred in the ABC multi-sketch comedy special, "Marlo Thomas in Acts of Love--and Other Comedies" | |
1974 | Broadway debut, "Thieves" | |
1974 | TV producing debut, "Marlo Thomas and Friends in 'Free to Be...You and Me'" (ABC) | |
1977 | Made second feature film, "Thieves", based on the Broadway play | |
1977 | TV-movie debut, "It Happened One Christmas" (ABC), a distaff remake of the Frank Capra classic "It's a Wonderful Life"; also co-produced | |
1990 | Co-executive produced (with Carole Hart and Kathie Berlin) the short-lived CBS comedy series, "Wish You Were Here" | |
1990 | Returned to feature films after a 13-year absence to appear in "In the Spirit" | |
1992 | Received star No. 1971 on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on December 11 | |
1996 | Had recurring role as Rachel's mother on "Friends" | |
1998 | Had supporting roles in the independent films "The Real Blonde" and "Starfucker" | |
1999 | Played Alicia Witt's mother in the festival screened "Playing Mona Lisa" | |
2001 | Portrayed author Jacqueline Susann on stage in "Paper Doll" in Pittsburgh; production moved to Broadway in 2002 | |
Awards
1966 | Golden Globe Award for Actress in a Television Series in That Girl |
1967 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Continued Performance By an Actress In a in That Girl |
1968 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Continued Performance By an Actress In a in That Girl |
1970 | Golden Globe Award for New Star Of The Year - Actress |
1970 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Continued Performance By an Actress In in That Girl |
1971 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Continued Performance By an Actress In a in That Girl |
1974 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Special in Marlo Thomas and Friends in Free to Be... You and Me |
1985 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television in Consenting Adult |
1986 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television in Nobody's Child |
1986 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress In a Miniseries or Special in Nobody's Child |
1989 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program in Free to Be... a Family |
1996 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress In a Comedy Series in Friends |