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Marlo Thomas

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Marlo Thomas
Thomas in That Girl (1966)
Born
Margaret Julia Thomas

(1937-11-21) November 21, 1937 (age 87)
Alma materUniversity of Southern California
Occupations
  • Actress
  • producer
  • activist
  • philanthropist
Years active1960–present
Spouse
(m. 1980; died 2024)
Parent
RelativesTony Thomas (brother)

Margaret Julia "Marlo" Thomas (born November 21, 1937) is an American television and movie actress. She is best known for her role as Ann Marie in the television series That Girl from 1966 to 1971. From 1996 to 2002, Thomas played Rachel Green's mother, Sandra Green, on the TV show Friends. Thomas is also known for her children's entertainment project Free to Be... You and Me.

Thomas also represents the Marlo Thomas Foundation and is the elder daughter of the late comedian Danny Thomas.[1] She was born in Detroit, Michigan.

Thomas is the recipient of four Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, a Grammy Award, the Peabody Award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Thomas was married to talk show host Phil Donahue from 1980 until his death in 2024.[2]

References

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  1. Kelly, Katie (March 11, 1973). "Marlo Thomas: 'My Whole Life I've Had My Dukes Up". The New York Times. Retrieved January 2, 2012.
  2. Ravo, Nick, "Eyesore or Landmark? The House Donahue Razed", The New York Times, July 10, 1988

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