Larri Thomas

Larri Thomas (January 23, 1932 – October 20, 2013) was an American actress and dancer. She began her career by participating in television commercials and signed a contract with NBC. Thomas appeared on shows such as Peter Gunn and The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour. She was one of the six Goldwyn Girls chosen by Samuel Goldwyn to tour for the film Guys and Dolls, where she had a brief appearance. Thomas also appeared in movies like Mary Poppins and Island of Love. She served as Julie Andrews' stand-in for flying sequences in Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music. Thomas also acted alongside Dean Martin and made TV appearances in shows like Dynasty, Cheers, and Coach.