Michelle Thomas

Michelle Thomas (September 23, 1968 – December 23, 1998) was an American actress known for her roles in popular sitcoms and soap operas. She gained recognition for her portrayal of Justine Phillips on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show (1988–90) and Myra Monkhouse on the ABC/CBS sitcom Family Matters (1993–98). Thomas also appeared as Callie Rogers on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless (1998). Born in Brookline, Massachusetts, on September 23, 1968, she was raised in Montclair, New Jersey. Thomas graduated from West Essex High School in 1987. She was the daughter of stage actress Phynjuar Thomas and musician Dennis Thomas, a founding member of Kool & the Gang.