Sheila Wills (born August 11, 1947[1]) is an American actress, also known as Sheila DeWindt. She is known for her regular role on the television series B. J. and the Bear, and recurring roles on series including Days of Our Lives, Battlestar Galactica, and Generations.[6][7]
Sheila Wills | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 11, 1947[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Sheila DeWindt[1] |
| Alma mater | Occidental College[3] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Notable credit(s) | Role as Angie on NBC-TV series B. J. and the Bear, numerous TV series guest or recurring appearances |
| Spouse | Hal DeWindt (1977-1981)[2][3] |
| Partner | Philip Michael Thomas (1982-?)[3][4] |
| Children | Melody Thomas India Thomas[3] |
| Relatives | Deborah Lacey (sister)[5] |
Early life and education
editWills was born in Louisiana and raised in Los Angeles, California.[2] She started working at a young age, stating in 1982, "I've had a job since I was 11 - it might have been waiting tables or cleaning houses... but it helped me attain a goal".[8] Wills graduated from Occidental College, where she later became an assistant dean of admissions.[3] She had always wanted to be an actress, and quit her job in education shortly after attending an actor's workshop in Los Angeles in 1975.[8]
Career
editBefore landing the role of Angie on B.J. and the Bear, Wills made guest appearances on a number of television series, including Baretta, Kojak, Quincy, and The Six Million Dollar Man.[2] Later television appearances included McClain's Law, The Jeffersons, and The A-Team.[8][5] Wills has also modeled and appeared in commercials and films, including Goldengirl, Youngblood, and The Concorde... Airport '79.[8][4]
Personal life
editThe actor's workshop Wills attended in 1975 was run by producer/director/actor Hal DeWindt. Wills and DeWindt married two years later.[2] The couple divorced in 1981,[2] and the actress returned to using the name Wills some years later.[7] Following her divorce, Wills had a relationship with actor Philip Michael Thomas. Wills and Thomas had two children together, Melody and India.[3][9]
Filmography (selected)
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | The Concorde... Airport '79 | Young Girl | |
| 1979 | Goldengirl | Debbie | |
| 1978 | Youngblood | Joan | |
| 1978 | A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich | Admissions Clerk |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | NCIS: Los Angeles[10] | Thelma | One episode |
| 2022–present | All American | Ms. Maritta | Two episodes |
| 2003 | Scrubs | Wife | Episode: My Friend the Doctor |
| 1997 | 7th Heaven | Teacher | Episode: Dangerous Liaisons: Part 2 |
| 1996 | Sweet Temptation | Lawyer | TV movie |
| 1995 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Professor Helen Kincaid | Episode: Breast Side Up |
| 1995 | Tyson | Ruth Roper | TV movie |
| 1994 | Jack Reed: A Search for Justice | Mary Alice | TV movie |
| 1994 | I Spy Returns | Lily Scott | TV movie |
| 1992 | Swamp Thing | Daphne Scott | Episode: Dead and Married |
| 1990 | Shannon's Deal | Liz Washington | Episode: Custody |
| 1989 | Knots Landing | Ticket Taker | Episode: Road Trip |
| 1989 | Hunter | Donna Carlisle | Episode: Teen Dreams |
| 1989 | Generations | Rita Barton | |
| 1988 | Cagney & Lacey | Stacey | Episode: "Amends" |
| 1988 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Beverly Murdock | Three episodes |
| 1986 | The A-Team | Deborah Duke | Episode: The Duke of Whispering Pines |
| 1985 | Stir Crazy | Angela | Episode: The Ping Pong Caper |
| 1984 | Webster | Ms. Oliver | Episode: Dreamland |
| 1983–1984 | Days of Our Lives | Joan Hopkins | Two episodes |
| 1983 | The Powers of Matthew Star | Kerry | Episode: Brain Drain |
| 1982 | The Jeffersons | Dede Sanderson | Episode: Appointment in 8-B |
| 1982 | The New Odd Couple | Episode: That Was No Lady | |
| 1981 | McClain's Law | Episode: A Time of Peril | |
| 1981 | B. J. and the Bear | Angie | Fifteen episodes |
| 1980 | Galactica 1980 | Stewardess | Episode: The Night the Cylons Landed: Part 1 |
| 1980 | Quincy, M.E. | Katya Hester | Episode: T.K.O. |
| 1979 | Buck Rogers in the 25th Century | Major Fields | Episode: Planet of the Slave Girls |
| 1978 | Battlestar Galactica | Lieutenant Deitra | Two episodes |
| 1978 | Switch | Cleo Johnson | Episode: Photo Finish |
| 1978 | Baretta | Minnie | Episode: The Bundle |
| 1977 | Kojak | Leilah | Episode: The Summer of '69: Part 1 |
| 1976–1977 | The Six Million Dollar Man | Rhonda/Saleslady | Two episodes |
| 1975 | Marcus Welby, M.D. | Clerk | Episode: The Medea Factor |
References
edit- ^ a b c "Birth reference results for: Sheila Wills DeWindt". Familysearch.org. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f "Sheila De Windt: BJ And Bear Star Says Beauty Can Be A Handicap". Jet. Johnson Publishing Company. August 6, 1981. pp. 54–56. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f Sylvia P. Flanagan (October 21, 1985). "Sheila DeWindt Combines Successful Career With Motherhood". Jet. pp. 55–57. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
- ^ a b Celebrity Beat. Jet. May 9, 1983. p. 54. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
- ^ a b Celebrity Beat. Jet. March 3, 1986. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
- ^ Kathleen Fearn-Banks (August 4, 2009). The A to Z of African-American Television. Scarecrow Press. p. 106. ISBN 9780810863484.
- ^ a b "People Are Talking About..." Jet. Johnson Publishing Company. May 21, 1990. p. 55. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
- ^ a b c d "Sheila De Windt Plays Tough Cop On TV". Jet. Johnson Publishing Company. May 3, 1982. pp. 58–59. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
- ^ Carol Wallace (December 9, 1985). "The Ego Has Landed". People. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
- ^ "Sheila Wills | IMDbPro". pro.imdb.com. Retrieved 2023-03-04.
External links
edit- Sheila Wills at IMDb