TV Shows - Betty Thomas
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on August 17, 2025. Betty Thomas has appeared in 1 television series with data.
#127Saturday Night Liveas Self - Host • 2 episodes • #127 most popular showSaturday Night Live (SNL) is a live sketch comedy and variety show that has been a staple of American television since its debut in 1975. The show features a talented ensemble cast who perform a series of comedic sketches, musical performances, and celebrity impressions. SNL is known for its satirical commentary on current events and pop culture, often pushing the boundaries of social and political humor. With a new episode airing every Saturday night, SNL has become a cultural phenomenon and has launched the careers of numerous comedy legends.
Movies - Betty Thomas
Sorted by online popularity. Betty Thomas has appeared in 3 movies with data.
#2,861Troop Beverly Hillsas Velda Plendor • #2,861 most popular movieTroop Beverly Hills is a 1989 American comedy film about a Beverly Hills housewife who leads her daughter's Wilderness Girls troop amid a divorce.
#4,003Used Carsas Bunny • #4,003 most popular movieUsed Cars is a 1980 American satirical black comedy film portraying the struggle of a cunning salesman to protect a failing used car lot from a scheming rival.
#7,631Jackson County Jailas Waitress • #7,631 most popular movieJackson County Jail is a 1976 American crime film following a young woman's harrowing journey from California to New York.
Betty Thomas Biography
Betty Thomas (born Betty Lucille Nienhauser; July 27, 1947) is an American actress, director, and producer. She gained recognition for her Emmy Award-winning role as Sergeant Lucy Bates on the television series Hill Street Blues. With multiple films on the list of highest-US-grossing female-directed films, Thomas has established herself as a successful director. Born as Betty Lucille Nienhauser in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1947, she graduated from Willoughby South High School and Ohio University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Prior to her acting career, Thomas worked as an artist and high school teacher before joining The Second City, a renowned improvisational theater in Chicago.
