Michelle Rene Thomas- Biography

Also Credited As:

Michelle Burke, William R Stratton

About Michelle Rene Thomas

She entered features playing the nubile young conehead Connie in the film adaptation of the old "Saturday Night Live" sketch, "The Coneheads" and soon followed up with a featured role in Richard Linklater's smart 1970s set coming-of-age comedy "Dazed and Confused" (both 1993). More recently, Thomas was cast as Claudia in both "Mario Puzo's The Last Don" (CBS, 1997) and its sequel "Mario Puzo's The Last Don II" (CBS, 1998). She also headlined the PAX TV series "Little Men" (1998-2000), playing Jo March Bhaer, the widowed headmistress of a boarding school.

Partners

Husband

Scott Thomas.

Family

Daughter

Jill Thomas.

Son

Jude Thomas.

Career Milestones

Acted in high school productions

Changed billing from Michelle Burke to Michelle Rene Thomas

Moved to L.A.

Worked as a fashion model in Chicago and Japan

1993

Feature debut, "The Coneheads"

1993

Featured in the ensemble cast of Richard Linklater's "Dazed and Confused"

1993

Professional acting in an episode of the series "Parker Lewis"

1995

Had featured role in the Showtime movie "The Last Word"

1997

Had featured role in the CBS miniseries "Mario Puzo's 'The Last Don'"

1998

Reprised role as Claudia in the sequel miniseries "Mario Puzo's The Last Don II" (CBS)

1998

Starred in the PAX TV series "Little Men"