Person of the Week: Marsha Thomason

Marsha Thomason

Fan’s of USA’s White Collar know Marsha Thomason as Agent Diana Barrigan who adds a feminine touch to the ultra masculine team of Peter Burke (Tim DeKay) and Neal Caffrey (Matt Bomer) as well as Neal’s eccentric confidante, “Mozzie” (Willie Garson).

The Manchester, England-born Thomason attended Oldham Sixth Form College to study for her “A Levels” in Media Studies, Theatre Studies and Performing Arts. Later, Thomason attended the Manchester Metropolitan University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. But that wasn’t the start of her ambition to become a professional actor. Miss Thomason , from the age of thirteen, knew the path she wanted to take and, at that young age, attended Oldham Theatre Workshop. There, she was able to join in youth theatre productions both on stage and behind the scenes.

Thomason’s career began on British television in the series Playing the Field and Where The Heart Is. She also starred in the first series of the BBC Three drama Burn It. Miss Thomason’s U.S. career took off with her starring role in Disney's The Haunted Mansion. She also appeared in the films My Baby's Daddy, Black Knight and Pure. Her US television work included Las Vegas and Lost.

Miss Thomason with Matt Bomer

Miss Thomason first appeared in the pilot episode of White Collar, returning for the first season finale and joining the cast as a fulltime regular with the second season. Thomas married in 2009 and is an staunch supporter of the Machester City Football Club.