Venus DeMilo Thomas
Veteran Actress & Acting Coach
With over 40 years in the industry, I bring both on-set experience and behind-the-scenes knowledge to every project. Growing up as a child actor sparked my lifelong passion for the craft, and today I’m still in love with working on scenes and helping others elevate their performances.
Currently recurring on Seth MacFarlane’s animated Netflix series Good Times, I’ve also worked as a series regular, guest star, and recurring player across television and film. Some highlights include:
Series Regular: Salute Your Shorts (Nickelodeon)
Recurring Roles: The Bold and The Beautiful, Family Matters, Sister, Sister, Smart Guy, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, My So Called Life...
Film Appearances: Life with Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence, Ghost World with Scarlett Johansen and Thora Birch
Beyond acting, I hold a degree in Film Production from Loyola Marymount University, which gives me a deeper understanding of script analysis and storytelling. I also spent over a decade working in my family’s talent agency, giving me a unique perspective on the business side of the industry.
From drama to comedy, commercial to voice-over, I’ve done it all—and I’m here to help you do the same. Whether you want guidance on a specific scene or broader insight into acting, I can help you sharpen your skills, build confidence, and bring your best work to the table.
CONTACT: PLEASE Text/email me for anything (scheduling, questions), or if you prefer Zoom/FaceTime: 310-720-2420 | Venusdemilothomas@gmail.com.
Payment: Paypal, Zelle, Venmo, Cash App
Some of my Credits are:
SALUTE YOUR SHORTS (Series Regular)
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL (Recurring)
PARTY OF FIVE
SISTER, SISTER (Recurring)
FAMILY MATTERS (Recurring)
SMART GUY (Recurring)
HANGIN' WITH MR. COOPER (Recurring)
VERONICA MARS
THE HUGHLEYS
MY SO CALLED LIFE (Recurring)
THEA
CLAUDE'S CRIB
GETTING BY
LIFE
WEIRD CITY
CHERISH THE DAY (Recurring)
GOOD TIMES (Animated Recurring Voice-Over)
The question is why, director/producer/writer Venus DeMilo Thomas isn’t the slightest bit intimidated at the idea of tackling her next short film. The answer is Venus DeMilo, actress. “I’ve been in front of the camera since I was four,” laughs Venus, “so even before I became a filmmaker, I was able to study the craft very closely. “After starring in the Nickelodeon series, “Salute Your Shorts,” Venus moved onto recurring roles on shows including “The Bold & The Beautiful”, “Family Matters”, “My So-Called Life”, and “Sister, Sister”. She was featured in the hit film “Life”, starring Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence. It was while attending Loyola Marymount University and concurrently working at the family owned Thomas Talent Agency that Venus began to contemplate stepping behind the camera. A film production major with a minor in Africana studies, Venus felt that becoming a Trailer Producer and writing were natural extensions of her interest in acting. “Being in this business and assisting my mother at the The Thomas Talent Agency, “she explains, “I began to understand every aspect of filmmaking. I started breaking down the scripts I was given, analyzing the directors’ stylistic choices on the set.” The result of her studies is her acclaimed short film “Did I Wake You?”, and acting as Digital Intermediate Producer for “Machine Gun Preacher”. Her short “Did I Wake You?” (Sundance 2001) is an ambitious unflinching look at the lives of African-American teenagers, the success of this film convinced Venus she was moving in the right direction. As a trailer producer “Working with directors like Michael Bay, JJ Abrams, and Gore Verbinski’ was wonderful,” she says, “because I experienced for the first time the full power of storytelling, of crafting words and images into something meaningful. It hooked me.” Now with both her acting and directing/producing careers in full swing, and with the experience of working at The Thomas Talent Agency, Venus prepares to combine these talents with the direction of her next short film. But can she handle the demands of both acting and directing? “I’m the kind of person who isn’t happy doing one thing,” laughs Venus.
