Michelle Thomas

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Recent Role:
Callie Rogers (#1) (1998) on The Young and the Restless
Gender:
Female
Born:
9-23-1969
Died:
12-22-1998 (stomach cancer)
Birthplace:
Boston, Massachusetts (USA)
Michelle Thomas was born in Boston but raised in New York. She attended the Montclair School of Arts and the Broadway Dance Center. She is survived by her parents, Phynjuar Thomas, a stage actress, and Dennis Thomas, who was a member of the 1970s funk band Kool & the Gang, of Weekhawken, N.J. Miss Thomas appeared on the CBS soap opera "The Young & The Restless" as Callie; on "The Cosby Show" as Justine, who was the girlfriend of Theo, the character played by Malcolm Jamal Warner; and on "Family Matters" as Myra, who was the girlfriend of Steve Urkel, the character played by Jaleel White. She… More had guest appearances in a number of other TV shows, including "Roseanne," and also performed in music videos, Los Angeles theater productions and several movies, including "Hangin' with the Homeboys." Just prior to her death, Michelle Thomas had received an NAACP Image Award nomination for outstanding actress in a daytime drama series.Michelle Thomas' first love was music, so it's only natural that she would develop performing skills at a young age.

She studied jazz, modern and hip-hop dance at the Broadway Dance Center in New York, and while attending an all-girls private school in New Jersey, she was crowned Miss Talented Teen New Jersey in Hal Jackson's Talented Teen Competition. She went on to compete in the international pageant in Jamaica and was crowned International Queen in 1985.

Her other television credits include "The Cosby Show," "Roseanne," a pilot called "Conan the Librarian" and "Dream Date," a made-for-television movie. She also appeared in an episode of the ABC series, "A Man Called Hawk."

She was born in Boston, Mass., on September 23, 1968. Unfortunately, the young and talented actress died of a rare form of stomach cancer on December 23, 1998. read more about her

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    10 Perfect
    Enjoy your rest Michelle. We know you're home and at peace! hide show

    Was watching "Life After" about Malcom Jamal Warner (Theo on the Cosby Show), it's 08/2010, and I did not know that the beautiful and talented Michelle Thomas had passed .. almost 12 yrs ago, but didn't know till today .. Enjoyed her work on the Cosby Show and Family Matters. She was funny, smart, and drop dead gorgeous with an infectious smile. Her passing just shows us how fleeting this life can be. But believe me, as Dr. King stated, "I've been to the mountaintop, and I've seen the promised land." I can't say that but I am aware of the beautiful home that awaits us all .. Michelle would not return if she could, she would not want to ....

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    workhomeunion Added Aug 2, 2010 All my reviews
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    10 Perfect
    She is missed. hide show

    Seeing her on Family Matters was real fun. She was very talented and also very gorgeous. She played Steve Urkels girlfreind perfectly. I liked the fact that she was also a very good actress. I guess the only way I know her is from watching Family Matters. I liked her character as Myra because she stuck by Steve even though he was a nerd. She left the world too soon, but she made her impact with her perfomances and her ability to make the show better. Overall, she was very talented and also a pleasure to watch on the show. Thank you.

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    cactusjack39 Added Mar 9, 2009 All my reviews
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    10 Perfect
    Not only a talented actress, but a courageous woman who made the world smile with her kindness, humor, and smile. hide show

    Michelle, I remember you from The Cosby Show and Family Matters, both in which your presence was always felt. You came onto Family Matters and made the show and the whole cast better. When I heard of your passing, I was very upset, as I still can't believe you're gone. You were funny, charismatic, kind, and courageous. You are an inspiration to me and many others. You never gave up, not once. You were and always will be my favorite Family Matters character. I write this in hope that you will read this up from Heaven. I hope you are happy up there. Love, your fan, Bill.

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    WMW11387 Added Jul 16, 2006 All my reviews
 

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