Heather Tom is a highly accomplished actress, director, and advocate, renowned for her outstanding performances and innovative storytelling. As a stalwart presence on CBS' The Bold and the Beautiful, she has captivated audiences as Katie Logan since 2007, while also lending her expertise as a director, helming nearly 20 episodes of the show over the past three years. Her exceptional direction earned her a nomination for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team in 2018.
Heather's impressive career has been recognized by Variety, which honored her as a "Daytime TV Impact Honoree" in 2013, celebrating innovators from daytime television. This prestigious award distinguished her as the only actor among 30 nominees representing network executives, producers, and news anchors.
As a film director, Heather has garnered critical acclaim for her award-winning shorts, Serenity (2017) and Bigfoot's Love Slave (2017),which have been showcased at numerous esteemed festivals worldwide, including Festival de Cannes, Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Cinequest, Vail, Cleveland, Florida, Omaha, Boston, LA Shorts Fest, HollyShorts, LA Comedy Festival, Canberra, Pittsburgh, and more.
Throughout her illustrious career, Heather has also made notable appearances on ABC's The Young and the Restless, on Broadway, co-hosted The View with Barbara Walters, Entertainment Tonight, and The Talk. She has also been a regular guest on MSNBC and Fox News, advocating for women's health. Heather has been actively involved with several organizations, including Planned Parenthood, Feminist Majority, She Votes, and Rock the Vote.
