Date of Birth: November 21, 1937
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
Margaret Julia “Marlo” Thomas is an American actress, producer, author, and social activist, born on November 21, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan. She is best known for her starring role in the television sitcom “That Girl” (1966-1971) and her groundbreaking work in children’s television with the “Free to Be… You and Me” project. Marlo is the eldest child of comedian Danny Thomas and his wife, Rose Marie Cassaniti. She grew up in Beverly Hills, California, and attended Marymount High School and the University of Southern California, where she earned a teaching degree. Marlo’s acting career began in the early 1960s with guest appearances on various television series, but she gained widespread recognition with “That Girl,” a show that was one of the first to depict an independent young woman pursuing a career. Post “That Girl,” Marlo continued to work in television, film, and theater, earning several awards, including four Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe, and a Grammy. She is also a prominent activist for social causes and serves as the National Outreach Director for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, founded by her father.
5 Interesting Facts about Marlo Thomas
1. Marlo Thomas was the first actress to produce her own television series with “That Girl.”
2. She co-created the “Free to Be… You and Me” project, an album and book that aimed to challenge gender stereotypes and promote individuality among children.
3. Marlo Thomas won a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for Children for “Marlo Thomas & Friends: Thanks & Giving All Year Long.”
4. She has been married to talk show host Phil Donahue since 1980.
5. Marlo is a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, awarded to her in 2014 by President Barack Obama.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Marlo Thomas
1. “One of the things that binds us as a family is a shared sense of humor.”
2. “I was a girl and I had a brain and I wanted to use it.”
3. “It’s important to remember that we all have magic inside us.”
4. “We are a family because of what we share, not what we look like.”
5. “The rejection that you’re going to get from other people is not nearly as damaging as the rejection you get from yourself.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Marlo Thomas’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $150 million.
Children
Marlo Thomas does not have biological children, but she is a stepmother to Phil Donahue’s five children from his first marriage.
Relevant Links
1. [Official Website](https://www.marlothomas.com/
2. [IMDb Profile](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005486/
3. [Biography on Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/actor/marlo-thomas
5. [Marlo Thomas on Oprah.com](https://www.oprah.com/own-master-class/marlo-thomas-biography
