The names of some famous persons by the name
Thelma (or its variants) are:
Thelma Schoonmaker, born on 3 January, a famous editor. Thelma Schoonmaker's background: An American Academy Award-winning film editor who has worked with director Martin Scorsese for over thirty-five years. She has edited many of Scorsese's films, such as Raging Bull, The Aviator, Goodfellas, The Last Temptation of Christ, The King of Comedy, After Hours, Casino, Gangs of New York and The Departed and the documentry The Last Waltz. Schoonmaker has received six Academy Award nominations, and has won three times (for editing Raging Bull, The Aviator, and The Departed. Schoonmaker was married to director Michael Powell from May 19, 1984 until his death in 1990. Since his death Schoonmaker has been dedicated to preserving the films and honoring the legacy of her husband, who directed many classic films, including The Red Shoes.[
Thelma Houston, born on 7 May, a famous actress. Thelma Houston's background: A legendary Grammy Award-winning American R&B and Club/Dance singer-songwriter and actress. She scored a #1 hit in 1977 with her cover of the song Don't Leave Me This Way. The single remained identifiable throughout the years, being featured in many films and became a prime example of 1970s disco.
Thelma D. Drake, born on 20 November, a famous politician. Thelma D. Drake's background: A member of the Republican party from the state of Virginia. She was elected to the United States House of Representatives in November 2004 to represent the Virginia's 2nd congressional district. Thelma Drake attended Elyria High School and Old Dominion University, but did not graduate. She worked as a real estate agent in Norfolk, Virginia and was the first Republican to be elected from the Norfolk area to the Virginia House of Delegates since Reconstruction. She served in the House of Delegates for nine years.