Fred Thompson

Biography

Born 08/19/1942

As an actor and former United States Senator, Fred Dalton Thompson had been both widely-recognized in prominent onscreen roles and active in important historical events. A former litigator, Thompson was plucked from private practice by former Tennessee senator Howard Baker in 1973 to serve as the...
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Highlights

  • In 2008, Ran for the 2008 Republican nomination for President of the United States; exited the race after finishing third in the South Carolina Primary
  • In 2007, Portrayed commander in chief, Ulysses S. Grant in the HBO movie "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee"
  • In 2006, Signed on with ABC News Radio to serve as a host, commentator, and fill-in for Paul Harvey

Family & Companions

  • divorced
  • Lorrie Morgan: together c. 1994-1996
  • Sarah Elizabeth Lindsey: wife (married September 12, 1959; divorced in 1985)

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