biographical article needs additional citations for verification. Its only attribution is to IMDb, which may not be a reliable source for biographical information. Please help by adding additional, reliable sources for verification. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (August 2010) This article includes a list of references, related reading or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. Please improve this article by introducing more precise citations where appropriate. (August 2010) Betty Thomas Thomas at the Emmy Awards Governors Ball, 1994 Born Betty Thomas Nienhauser July 27, 1948 (1948-07-27) (age 62) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. Occupation Actress/Director Years active 1975–present Betty Thomas (born July 27, 1948) is an American actress and director in television and motion pictures..