Heather Thomas (The Fall Guy, 1981-1986)

Heather Thomas became a household name in the ‘80s thanks to her role as Jody Banks in The Fall Guy (1981-1986), an action-packed TV series about a stuntman who moonlights as a bounty hunter. Jody wasn’t just the token pretty face—she was tough, fearless, and could hold her own in a fight, making her one of the most memorable female action stars of the decade. With her striking looks and daredevil attitude, she quickly became a pop culture icon, plastered on posters in bedrooms across America.

Behind-the-Scenes Facts You Might Not Know:

1. She Did Her Own Stunts (Well, Some of Them)
While the show was about stunt performers, most of the dangerous work was handled by professionals. But Heather Thomas was no stranger to action—she performed many of her own less risky stunts, adding authenticity to her role.

2. She Was Almost in a Different Iconic ’80s Show
Before The Fall Guy, Heather auditioned for Charlie’s Angels. Producers were impressed but ultimately went with a different direction. When The Fall Guy came along, she got her big break.

3. She Fought for More Serious Roles
Despite her fame, Hollywood typecast her as the sexy action heroine. Frustrated, she left acting in the late ‘90s to focus on screenwriting and advocacy work, a move many fans don’t realize.

4. She Was a Poster Queen
In the 1980s, Heather Thomas was one of the most popular pin-up models, with her posters selling in the millions. If you walked into a teenager’s room back then, chances were you’d see her picture on the wall.