Thora Birch

Personal context

Summary

Thora Birch is an American actor and director known for Hocus Pocus, American Beauty, and Ghost World, often playing outspoken, unconventional young women. In discussing her directing, she said upending gender stereotypes was a goal and spoke about helping viewers recognize warning signs of abusive relationships. She has publicly identified as bisexual and expressed support for the LGBTQ+ community. No public statements on race-focused activism or DEI roles are on record.