B.J. Thomas
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 7, 1942 in Hugo, Oklahoma, U.S.
- Died
- May 29, 2021 (aged 78)
- Active Years
- 1969–2008 (40 Years)
- Total Credits
- 22 credits in database
Biography
Billy Joe B.J. Thomas was an American popular singer born on August 7, 1942, in Hugo, Oklahoma, United States. He passed away on May 29, 2021, at the age of 78. He was particularly known for his hit songs of the 1960s and 1970s that appeared on the pop, country, and Christian music charts. His best-known recording is the Burt Bacharach and Hal David song Raindrops Keep Fallin on My Head. In the context of his work within the movie database, he is credited under acting with a total of twenty-two known credits. He is also known by the name Billy Joe Thomas.
Career overview
Billy Joe B.J. Thomas was an American popular singer born on August 7, 1942, in Hugo, Oklahoma, United States. He passed away on May 29, 2021, at the age of 78. Thomas was recognized for his hit songs spanning the 1960s and 1970s, which successfully appeared across the pop, country, and Christian music charts.
Throughout his career, his recordings found a wide audience. His most famous and best-known recording is the song Raindrops Keep Fallin on My Head, which was written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. In addition to his primary name, he was also known as Billy Joe Thomas.
According to archival data, Thomas accumulated a total of twenty-two known credits within his acting category on The Movie Database platform. His enduring legacy remains tied to his contributions to popular music and his widely recognized chart-topping recordings from the mid-twentieth century.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
22 titles- What the World Needs Now: Words by Hal David (2019) as Self
- Rock N' Roll Stories (2013) as Self
- Kenny Rogers and Friends (2010) as Self
- O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- Jake's Corner (2008)
- Songs From the Neighborhood: The Music of Mister Rogers (2005) as Self
- Dusty Springfield: Reflections (2003) as Himself
- Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
- Snowden on Ice (1997) as Self - Performer (voice)
- Hot Country Nights (1991) as Self
- Night of 100 Stars III (1990) as Self
- Maybe If We Try (1983) as Self
- Country Gold (1983) as Self
- BJ Thomas: Nothin' Could Be Better (1982) as Self
- Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters (1980) as Self
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Jory (1973) as Jocko
- The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour (1969) as Self
- Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) Songs
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is B.J. Thomas best known for?
B.J. Thomas is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Where Are They Now? (1999), Dinah! (1974), The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour (1969), Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969).
When and where was B.J. Thomas born?
B.J. Thomas was born on August 7, 1942 in Hugo, Oklahoma, U.S.. They passed away on May 29, 2021.
How many credits does B.J. Thomas have?
B.J. Thomas has 22 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1969 and 2008.
What is B.J. Thomas's background in cinema and television?
Billy Joe B.J. Thomas was an American popular singer born on August 7, 1942, in Hugo, Oklahoma, United States. He passed away on May 29, 2021, at the age of 78. He was particularly known for his hit songs of the 1960s and 1970s that appeared on the pop, country, and Christian music charts. His best-known recording is t...
B.J. Thomas by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 19
- Dinah! (1974) as Self — aged about 31
- The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour (1969) as Self — aged about 26
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self — aged about 5
- Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self — aged about 56
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self — aged about 18
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