B.J. Thomas(1942-2021)

Actor
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Hope is right around the corner.

Ex-football star, Johnny Dunn, (Richard Tyson) walked away from the game early in his career to live a relatively secluded life far from the spotlight in a small, desert town he owns called JakeÂ’s Corner, a rest stop for travelers crossing the Arizona desert but for the people who live there, it becomes a rest stop for life. Johnny and the quirkily eclectic ensemble (Academy AwardÂ® Nominee Diane Ladd; 5 time Grammy Award Winer B.J. Thomas) that live and work in the town occupy trailers behind the Corner Store and JakeÂ’s Corner Bar.

Through the years, this cast of colorful misfits have become closer than most families.

JohnnyÂ’s quiet life is altered dramatically when his young nephew, Spence, is unexpectedly dropped at his doorstep. The boy brings a childlike innocence to this town of adults who, in turn, get to share their homegrown wisdom with him.

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Jake's Corner (2008)

B.J. Thomas was born on 7 August 1942 in Hugo, Oklahoma, USA. He was an actor, known for Forrest Gump (1994), Spider-Man 2 (2004) and Spy Hard (1996). He was previously married to Gloria Richardson. He died on 29 May 2021 in Arlington, Texas, USA.

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Awards
- 5 wins & 5 nominations

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Known for:

Forrest Gump

8.8

Soundtrack("Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head")

1994

Spider-Man 2

7.4

Soundtrack("Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head")

2004

Spy Hard

5.3

Soundtrack("Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head")

1996

Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle

4.9

Soundtrack("Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head")

2003

Credits

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Actor

Marie
- Recording artist
- TV Series
- 2013
Jake's Corner
- Doc
- 2008
Jory
- Jocko
- 1973

Soundtrack

Young Sheldon
- performer: "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head"
- TV Series
- 2023
Operation Fortune
- performer: "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head"
- 2023
Mrs. America
- performer: "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head"
- TV Mini Series
- 2020
Future Man
- performer: "As Long As We Got Each Other (Theme from Growing Pains)"
- TV Series
- 2019
The Film From Lot 15
- performer: "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head"
- 2018
Un (pequeño) Paseo por Japón
- performer: "Raindrops keep Fallin' on my Head"
- 2017
Feud
- performer: "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on my Head" (uncredited)
- TV Mini Series
- 2017
Nirvanna the Band the Show
- performer: "As Long as We've Got Each Other"
- TV Series
- 2017
Loco x vos
- performer: "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" (uncredited)
- TV Series
- 2016
Quick Reviews with Maverick
- performer: "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head"
- TV Series
- 2016
Holy Hell
- performer: "Hooked on a Feeling"
- 2016
Britain's Got Talent
- performer: "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" (uncredited)
- TV Series
- 2015
Hitlåtens historia
- performer: "Hooked on a Feeling"
- TV Series
- 2015
Family Guy
- performer: "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" (uncredited)
- TV Series
- 2015
Mike and Mike in the Morning
- performer: "Hooked On A Feeling" (uncredited)
- TV Series
- 2014

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Jake's Corner

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Official sites
- Facebook
- Instagram
Height
- 6′ (1.83 m)
Born
- August 7, 1942
- Hugo, Oklahoma, USA
Died
- May 29, 2021
- Arlington, Texas, USA(lung cancer)
Spouse
- Gloria RichardsonDecember 9, 1968 - May 29, 2021 (his death, 3 children)
Children
Parents
Other works
Host of an infomercial for Time Life's "Forever 70s" music collection.
Publicity listings
- 2 Articles