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William Thomas Jr.(1947-2020)

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William Thomas Jr. was born on 8 November 1947 in Columbus, Ohio, USA. He was an actor, known for Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987), Surviving Christmas (2004) and Bruce Almighty (2003). He died on 14 November 2020 in Burbank, California, USA.
BornNovember 8, 1947
DiedNovember 14, 2020(73)
BornNovember 8, 1947
DiedNovember 14, 2020(73)
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Michael Dorn, Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
Star Trek: The Next Generation
8.7
TV Series
  • Santos
Ben Affleck and James Gandolfini in Surviving Christmas (2004)
Surviving Christmas
5.5
  • Choir Director
  • 2004
Jim Carrey in Bruce Almighty (2003)
Bruce Almighty
6.8
  • Technical Director
  • 2003
Rob Lowe, Martin Sheen, Allison Janney, Dulé Hill, Moira Kelly, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, John Spencer, and Bradley Whitford in The West Wing (1999)
The West Wing
8.9
TV Series
  • SitRoom Civilian Advisor David

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  • Heather Tom, Thorsten Kaye, and Katherine Kelly Lang in The Bold and the Beautiful (1987)
    The Bold and the Beautiful
    3.4
    TV Series
    • INS Agent Phillip Dunn
    • 2005
  • Alexis Bledel and Lauren Graham in Gilmore Girls (2000)
    Gilmore Girls
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Doctor
    • 2005
  • Ben Affleck and James Gandolfini in Surviving Christmas (2004)
    Surviving Christmas
    5.5
    • Choir Director
    • 2004
  • Life on Liberty Street (2004)
    Life on Liberty Street
    5.9
    TV Movie
    • Dr. Jim Rivera
    • 2004
  • Bernie Mac in The Bernie Mac Show (2001)
    The Bernie Mac Show
    7.2
    TV Series
    • 2004
  • Jim Carrey in Bruce Almighty (2003)
    Bruce Almighty
    6.8
    • Technical Director
    • 2003
  • Rob Lowe, Martin Sheen, Allison Janney, Dulé Hill, Moira Kelly, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, John Spencer, and Bradley Whitford in The West Wing (1999)
    The West Wing
    8.9
    TV Series
    • SitRoom Civilian Advisor David
    • 2002
  • Andrea Parker and Michael T. Weiss in The Pretender (1996)
    The Pretender
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Dr. Denkins
    • 1999
  • Hard Time: The Premonition (1999)
    Hard Time: The Premonition
    5.0
    TV Movie
    • Security Guard
    • 1999
  • Tamera Mowry-Housley, Tim Reid, Jackée Harry, and Tia Mowry in Sister, Sister (1994)
    Sister, Sister
    6.3
    TV Series
    • Reverend Thomas
    • Mr. Gardner
    • 1995–1997
  • Jessica Biel, Beverley Mitchell, Barry Watson, David Gallagher, Catherine Hicks, Mackenzie Rosman, and Happy in 7th Heaven (1996)
    7th Heaven
    5.3
    TV Series
    • Organ Player
    • 1996
  • Hope & Gloria (1995)
    Hope & Gloria
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Artie
    • 1995–1996
  • Reginald VelJohnson, Jaimee Foxworth, Telma Hopkins, Rosetta LeNoire, Bryton James, Darius McCrary, Jo Marie Payton, Jaleel White, and Kellie Shanygne Williams in Family Matters (1989)
    Family Matters
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Mr. Lasker
    • 1996
  • Holly Robinson Peete, Mark Curry, Sandra Quarterman, Raven-Symoné, and Marquise Wilson in Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992)
    Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Lawyer
    • 1996
  • Annie Potts and Jay Thomas in Love & War (1992)
    Love & War
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Agent Parker
    • 1995

Soundtrack

  • James McDaniel, Anne Bobby, and David Gianopoulos in Cop Rock (1990)
    Cop Rock
    4.4
    TV Series
    • performer: "We'll Ride Again"
    • 1990

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
  • Born
    • November 8, 1947
    • Columbus, Ohio, USA
  • Died
    • November 14, 2020
    • Burbank, California, USA(undisclosed)
  • Children
    • none
  • Parents
      William Thomas Sr
  • Relatives
      Janice Thomas Parks(Sibling)
  • Other works
    TV commercial for Iris 'E-Files (2002)

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  • Trivia
    Was originally cast as Newman on Seinfeld (1989) but his scenes were deleted. Wayne Knight was later cast in the role.
  • Nicknames
    • Bill
    • Butch

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