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Marlo Thomas

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Marlo Thomas Fast Facts:

Played the single, struggling actress Ann Marie in the groundbreaking sitcom That Girl (1966-71).
Father Danny Thomas and siblings Tony and Terre all appeared in an episode of That Girl, called "My Sister's Keeper."
Has written numerous children's books including the 1973 classic Free to Be...You and Me, which also inspired an album and the award-winning TV special.
National outreach director for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which was founded by her father, comedian Danny Thomas, in 1962.

Marlo Thomas Relationships:
Phil Donahue - Husband
Kevin Donahue - Stepson
Mary Rose Donahue - Stepdaughter
Daniel Donahue - Stepson
Michael Donahue - Stepson
Jim Donahue - Stepson
Rose Marie Thomas - Mother
Tony Thomas - Brother
Danny Thomas - Father
Terre Thomas - Sister
Marlo Thomas Awards:
1970 Emmy: Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1971 Emmy: Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1996 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actress for a Comedy Series - Nominee
1967 Golden Globe: Actress in a Television Series - Winner
1989 Emmy: Outstanding Children's Program - Winner
1986 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
1987 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
1967 Emmy: Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1968 Emmy: Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1974 Emmy: Outstanding Children's Special - Winner
2005 Grammy: Best Spoken Word Album For Children - Winner
1971 Golden Globe: New Star of the Year - Actress - Nominee
1986 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Special - Winner
College:
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA (BA in English Literature, 1959)