Betty Thomas

Betty Thomas, director of 20th Century Fox's Dr Dolittle - 1998

Biography

Born 07/27/1948

Tall and gangly, with a face, body and manner screaming for comedy, Betty Thomas parlayed a job as a waitress at a comedy club into a career first as an Emmy-winning actress, followed by that of an Emmy-winning director who now threatens to crack the A-list of feature directors. Thomas was a high...
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Awards

  • In 2001, received Women in Film Crystal Award
  • In 1996, received Directors Guild of America Award for Dramatic Special
  • In 1993, received Emmy for Best Directing--Comedy Series

Highlights

  • In 2006, Directed "John Tucker Must Die" a comedy about three high school girls who seek revenge on their cheating ex
  • In 2004, Produced the comedy "Surviving Christmas" starring Ben Affleck
  • In 2002, Directed feature film adaptation of TV hit "I Spy," reteaming with Murphy who co-starred with Owen Wilson

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