Marlo Thomas

Marlo Thomas, born Margaret Julia Thomas on November 21, 1937, is an American actress, producer, author, and social activist. She gained prominence for her role in the sitcom That Girl (1966–1971) and her children's franchise Free to Be... You and Me. Throughout her career, Thomas has received multiple accolades, including three Primetime Emmy Awards, a Daytime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Peabody Award. She has also been inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame. Furthermore, she won a Grammy Award for her children's album Marlo Thomas and Friends: Thanks & Giving All Year Long. In 2014, Thomas was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In addition to her successful career, she serves as the National Outreach Director for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which was founded by her father Danny Thomas. Thomas was born in Detroit and raised in Beverly Hills, California.