| 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" |