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J. Karen Thomas is a Actor born on 1 january 1965

J. Karen Thomas

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Birth 1 january 1965
Death 26 march 2015 (at 50 years)

J. Karen Thomas (1965 – March 26, 2015) was an American actress, singer, and voice artist. Her numerous television credits included her role as Audrey Carlisle on the dramatic television series, Nashville. Other television roles included recurring roles and guest appearances on Drop Dead Diva, The Ellen Show and Criminal Minds. Thomas' cinematic credits included The Identical (2014), Captive (2015), and a co-starring role in the 2014 film, Boulevard, which was shot in her native Nashville, opposite Robin Williams.

Thomas was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and graduated from Memphis State University, now known as the University of Memphis. She was a fixture within the Nashville theater community. In 2013, Thomas won the Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Shug Avery in The Color Purple. She also released two albums during her career.

J. Karen Thomas was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in January 2015. Thomas died from the disease on March 26, 2015, at the age of 50. She was survived by her partner of 20 years, Collette Devine.

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John August
John August
(1 films)
Doug Liman
Doug Liman
(1 films)
Courteney Cox
Courteney Cox
(1 films)
Jamie Babbit
Jamie Babbit
(1 films)
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Filmography of J. Karen Thomas (7 films)

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Boulevard
Boulevard (2015)
, 1h28
Directed by Dito Montiel
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Themes Films about families, Films about sexuality, Bisexuality-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film, Lesbian-related films
Actors Robin Williams, Bob Odenkirk, Kathy Baker, Roberto Aguire, Giles Matthey, J. Karen Thomas
Roles Cat
Rating57% 2.8990252.8990252.8990252.8990252.899025
Nolan Mack (Williams) has worked at the same bank for almost 26 years in a life of monotony. He and his wife Joy (Baker) have embraced their marriage as a convenient distraction from facing reality. However one day, what starts as an aimless drive down an unfamiliar street turns into a life-altering decision for Nolan. When he meets a troubled young man named Leo (Aguire) on his drive home, Nolan finds himself breaking from the confines of his old life and coming to terms with who he really is.
Captive
Captive (2015)
, 1h37
Directed by Jerry Jameson
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Crime
Themes Films about families, Medical-themed films, Prison films, Films about drugs, Films about religion, Films about sexuality, Rape in fiction, Films about domestic violence
Actors Kate Mara, Michael K.Williams, David Oyelowo, Leonor Varela, Jessica Oyelowo, Mimi Rogers
Roles Mrs. Nichols
Rating54% 2.705882.705882.705882.705882.70588
On March 11, 2005, Brian Nichols (David Oyelowo) escapes from the Fulton County courthouse in Atlanta, during his trial involving a rape case. In the process of the escape he murders the judge presiding over his trial, Rowland Barnes, as well as court reporter Julie Brandau. He also shoots Sergeant Hoyt Teasley while escaping from the prison, and then Special Agent David G. Wilhelm at his home. Nichols becomes the subject of a citywide manhunt. His frantic escape brings him to the apartment of Ashley Smith (Kate Mara), a single mother and recovering methamphetamine addict, whom he holds hostage. Smith gets through this time inspired by Rick Warren's best-selling book The Purpose Driven Life, while Nichols searches for redemption. As she reads aloud, Ashley and her would-be killer come to a crossroads.
The Identical, 1h47
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Musical
Themes Films about religion, Musical films
Actors Seth Green, Ashley Judd, Joe Pantoliano, Amanda Crew, Ray Liotta, Danny Woodburn
Roles Annie
Rating53% 2.6529252.6529252.6529252.6529252.652925
After William and Helen Hemsley give birth to identical twin boys, the brothers are unknowingly separated at birth during the Great Depression. Drexel Hemsley becomes an iconic 1950s rock and roll star, while Ryan Wade, born Dexter Hemsley, struggles to balance his love for music and pleasing his father. The Reverend Reece Wade and his wife, Louise, are sure their adopted son has been gifted and called by God to be a preacher. But Ryan challenges his parents' vision for his life, and unflinchingly chooses to launch his own music career with his best friend, Dino. Encouraged by his wife, Jenny, and employer, Avi, Ryan embarks on an unpredictable, provocative path – performing the legendary music of Drexel Hemsley in sold out venues all across the country. As the brothers' destinies tragically collide, Ryan discovers that Drexel is his twin brother.
Itty Bitty Titty Committee, 1h27
Directed by Jamie Babbit
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Comedy-drama, Romance
Themes Feminist films, Films about music and musicians, Politique, Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, Transgender in film, Musical films, Political films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film, Lesbian-related films
Actors Melonie Diaz, Melanie Mayron, Jenny Shimizu, Guinevere Turner, Deak Evgenikos, Carly pope
Roles Pam
Rating54% 2.70262.70262.70262.70262.7026
Anna has been rejected by her college, her girlfriend broke up with her, and her big sister is getting married. She meets Sadie, who invites her to join Clits In Action, or C(i)A, a radical Third-wave feminist group. Anna soon gets in touch with her political side. She takes part in illegal activism with the group and becomes more aggressive in her daily life.
Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood, 1h30
Origin USA
Genres Fantastic, Comedy, Horror comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Themes Films about music and musicians, Serial killer films, Hip hop films, Comedy horror films, Gangster films
Actors Warwick Davis, Tangi Miller, Page Kennedy, Laz Alonso, Sticky Fingaz, Shiek Mahmud-Bey
Roles Jamie's Mom
Rating39% 1.972771.972771.972771.972771.97277
The film opens with an animated prologue revealing the origins of leprechauns, stating that they were summoned by a king to protect his gold. After the death of the king the Leprechauns returned to their places of origin, all except one (Warwick Davis) who through the ages slowly became corrupted and obsessed with the gold he still guarded. In the year 2000, Father Jacob (Willie C. Carpenter) finds the leprechaun's gold and intends to build a youth center. Jacob manages to banish Lubdan the Leprechaun, summoning demonic hands which drag him underground, but soon after dies of injuries inflicted by the leprechaun during the fight.
The Shrink Is In, 1h27
Directed by Richard Benjamin
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Actors Courteney Cox, David Arquette, David James Elliott, Carol Kane, Kimberley Davies, Viola Davis
Roles 1st Class Stewardess
Rating51% 2.553452.553452.553452.553452.55345
Samantha (Courteney Cox Arquette) is a travel journalist who is still recovering from the break-up with her last boyfriend, when her psychiatrist (Carol Kane) ironically suffers a nervous breakdown. While Samantha is canceling her appointments, her new neighbor (David James Elliott) comes for a session. Having never met the real Dr. Rosenberg, she poses as her shrink in an attempt to steer him away from his girlfriend and towards her. Because of her new situation, Samantha ends up seeing a few of Dr. Rosenberg's other patients, including eccentric magazine salesman Henry (David Arquette). Thus leading her to question her life, including whether her 'perfect man' is actually what she truly desires after all.
Go
Go (1999)
, 1h43
Directed by Doug Liman
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Action, Noir, Crime
Themes Medical-themed films, Films about drugs, Films about sexuality, Transport films, Bisexuality-related films, LGBT-related films, Films about automobiles, Road movies, Chase films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors William Fichtner, Timothy Olyphant, Katie Holmes, Jay Mohr, Sarah Polley, Scott Wolf
Roles Nurse (uncredited)
Rating71% 3.5987153.5987153.5987153.5987153.598715
The story takes place involving three different people who all work together in the same supermarket over the 24 hour period leading up to Christmas. Ronna (Sarah Polley) is broke and about to be evicted from her apartment. Despite having worked for 14 hours, she agrees to take her British co-worker Simon's (Desmond Askew) shift. While working, she's approached by two men, Adam (Scott Wolf) and Zack (Jay Mohr), who ask if she can come up with 20 hits of ecstasy, which they were hoping to buy from Simon. Realizing she can make some money from the deal, she goes to Simon's dealer Todd Gaines (Timothy Olyphant). Because she doesn't have enough money, Ronna has to leave her friend and co-worker Claire (Katie Holmes) with Todd until she makes her deal. Once she tries to make the deal, she grows suspicious when Burke (William Fichtner), a person she never met before and who is with Adam and Zack, presses her for the drugs. In a panic, she flushes the drugs down the toilet and manages to get out. Ronna then swaps the pills she flushed with aspirin pills she steals with the help of Mannie (Nathan Bexton), Ronna and Claire's friend (and also co-worker in the supermarket), who had swallowed two of the pills without knowing their strength. Ronna hands off the pills to Todd and she, Claire and Mannie make their way to a rave party. Todd soon realizes that he's been given fake pills and goes after Ronna. Mannie sees Todd coming and Ronna hides Mannie when he starts to become sick. In the parking lot of the party Todd confronts Ronna, but before he can shoot her a car runs her over and dumps her off the side of a small cliff, leaving her fate unknown.