Heather Thomas starred as bounty hunter Jody Banks on "The Fall Guy" before quitting acting. Catch up on what she's been doing since.. Heather Thomas stepped away from acting primarily due to safety concerns from stalkers and to focus on raising her family after marrying entertainment attorney Skip Brittenham. She has since become active in philanthropy, serving on advisory boards and hosting fundraising events, and published a novel in 2008 titled Trophies. In 2024, Thomas delighted fans by reuniting with Lee Majors for a.
"Fall Guy" actress Heather Thomas left Hollywood in the '90s after a few too many run-ins with stalkers. Thomas said she once shot an intruder attempting to break in her window.. Heather Thomas (born September 8, 1957) [1] is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Jody Banks on The Fall Guy TV series opposite Lee Majors. She retired from acting in 1998 to avoid stalkers, to focus on her family, and to pursue writing. Since her retirement from acting, she has had some minor film appearances and has participated in political activism. She returned to.