Lea Thompson

Premiere: Lea Thompson at the Westwood premiere of Dreamworks' Saving Private Ryan - 7/21/1998 Photo: Steve Granitz/Wireimage.com

Biography

Born 05/31/1961

A comely brunette character player, Thompson gave up a ballet career for acting. After appearing in some 20 Burger King commercials, she gained attention in "All the Right Moves" (1983) as the girlfriend of high school football player Tom Cruise. Thompson played three versions of Lorraine (Bates)...
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Highlights

  • In 2005, Will Star in "Jane Doe," one of three "Mystery Movie" franchises developed for the Hallmark Channel
  • In 2004, Joined the cast of "Ed" for three episodes playing Ed's philandering ex-girlfriend.
  • In 2000, Played Sally Bowles in a touring company of "Cabaret"

Family & Companions

  • Dennis Quaid: lived together c. 1983-87
  • father: deceased

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