Betty Thomas

Biography

Betty Thomas (born Betty Lucille Nienhauser; July 27, 1947) is an American actress, director, and producer. Description above from the Wikipedia article Betty Thomas, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Overview

Betty Thomas has 41 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Alvin and the Chipmunks in film with 1 titles. Signature works include Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, Doctor Dolittle, I Spy. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Directing

Gender

female

Known Credits

41

Birth Date

1948-07-27 00:00:00

Birth Place

St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Known For

• 

  Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
• 

  Doctor Dolittle
• 

  I Spy
• 

  John Tucker Must Die
• 

  28 Days
• 

  Private Parts

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

• Alvin and the Chipmunks in film (1 titles)
• Alvin and the Chipmunks Collection (1 titles)
• Doctor Dolittle (1 titles)
• Dr. Dolittle Collection (1 titles)
• The Brady Bunch Collection (1 titles)
• Charlie's Angels (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Archie Hahn (4 collaborations)
• Reni Santoni (3 collaborations)
• Eddie Murphy (2 collaborations)
• Steven Gilborn (2 collaborations)
• Paul Giamatti (2 collaborations)
• Zachary Levi (1 collaborations)
• David Cross (1 collaborations)
• Jason Lee (1 collaborations)
• Justin Long (1 collaborations)
• Matthew Gray Gubler (1 collaborations)

Credits

• directing (13 credits)

  • Del

    director

    directing
    2026
  • Grace and Frankie

    - The Raccoon (2022) ... director directing

    - The Confessions (2020) ... director directing

    - The Fall (2015) ... director directing
    2015
  • Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

    director

    directing
    2009
  • John Tucker Must Die

    director

    directing
    2006
  • I Spy

    director

    directing
    2002
  • Silicon Follies

    director

    directing
    2001
  • 28 Days

    director

    directing
    2000
  • Doctor Dolittle

    director

    directing
    1998
  • Private Parts

    director

    directing
    1997
  • The Late Shift

    director

    directing
    1996
  • The Brady Bunch Movie

    director

    directing
    1995
  • My Breast

    director

    directing
    1994
  • Only You

    director

    directing
    1992

• actors (22 credits)

  • John Candy: I Like Me

    Self - Actor (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Seeing is Believing: Women Direct

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Troop Beverly Hills

    Velda Plendor

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • The Best of SCTV

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • No Greater Gift

    Dr. Mary Lewis

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • Night of 100 Stars II

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • E. Nick: A Legend in His Own Mind

    Herself

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • When Your Lover Leaves

    Maude

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • Homework

    Reddog's Secretary

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • Twilight Theatre

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • Nashville Grab

    Maxine Pearce

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • Hill Street Blues

    Lucille Bates

    actor

    actors

    - It Ain't Over Till It's Over (1987) ... Lucille Bates actor actors

    - A Pound of Flesh (1987) ... Lucille Bates actor actors

    - The Runner Falls on His Kisser (1987) ... Lucille Bates actor actors

    - Days of Swine and Roses (1987) ... Lucille Bates actor actors

    - Dogsbreath Afternoon (1987) ... Lucille Bates actor actors
    1981
  • Used Cars

    Bunny

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Outside Chance

    Katherine

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • Loose Shoes

    Biker Chick #1

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • Dog and Cat

    Waitress

    actor

    actors
    1977
  • The Last Affair

    actor

    actors
    1976
  • Jackson County Jail

    Waitress

    actor

    actors
    1976
  • Tunnel Vision

    Bridgit Bert Richards

    actor

    actors
    1976
  • A Labor of Love

    Herself - Sleeping Girl

    actor

    actors
    1976
  • Saturday Night Live

    - Billy Crystal, Ed Koch, Edwin Newman, Father Guido Sarducci, Betty Thomas/The Cars (1984) ... Self - Co-Host actor actors

    - Betty Thomas/Stray Cats (1983) ... Self - Host actor actors
    1975
  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    - Episode 97 (1989) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 132 (1982) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 106 (1982) ... Self actor actors
    1962

• production (6 credits)

  • Guess Who

    executive producer

    production
    2005
  • Surviving Christmas

    producer

    production
    2004
  • I Spy

    producer

    production
    2002
  • Silicon Follies

    executive producer

    production
    2001
  • Charlie's Angels

    executive producer

    production
    2000
  • Can't Hardly Wait

    producer

    production
    1998