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Lea Thompson

Bio: Lea Katherine Thompson (born May 31, 1961) is an American actress and director. She is best known for her 1990s NBC situation comedy Caroline in the City and her portrayal of Lorraine Baines McFly, Marty McFly's mother, in the Back to the Future trilogy
Born: Wed, May 31 1961
Birthplace: Rochester, Minnesota, USA
Lea Thompson is 63 years old
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Poster of Brats
Brats
Lea Thompson was
63 in Brats
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 07 2024
Poster of Cine Docs: Back to the Future
Cine Docs: Back to the Future
Lea Thompson was
62 in Cine Docs: Back to the Future
as 'Self/Lorraine Baines (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jan 23 2024
Poster of The Disappearance of Cari Farver
The Disappearance of Cari Farver
Lea Thompson was
61 in The Disappearance of Cari Farver
as 'Nancy Farver'.
Sat, Oct 08 2022
Poster of Ten Tricks
Ten Tricks
Lea Thompson was
61 in Ten Tricks
as 'Grace'.
Tue, Sep 27 2022
Poster of Retour vers le futur : Voyage dans le temps, American Dream & rock'n'roll
Retour vers le futur : Voyage dans le temps, American Dream & rock'n'roll
Lea Thompson was
61 in Retour vers le futur : Voyage dans le temps, American Dream & rock'n'roll
as 'Self'.
Thu, Sep 01 2022
Poster of Dinner in America
Dinner in America
Lea Thompson was
60 in Dinner in America
as 'Betty'.
Fri, May 27 2022
Poster of Unplugging
Unplugging
Lea Thompson was
60 in Unplugging
as 'Perkins'.
Fri, Apr 22 2022
Poster of Next Stop, Christmas
Next Stop, Christmas
Lea Thompson was
60 in Next Stop, Christmas
as 'Evelyn'.
Sat, Nov 06 2021
Poster of Mark, Mary + Some Other People
Mark, Mary + Some Other People
Lea Thompson was
60 in Mark, Mary + Some Other People
as 'Aunty Carol'.
Fri, Nov 05 2021
Poster of Cool Cat's Crazy Dream
Cool Cat's Crazy Dream
Lea Thompson was
58 in Cool Cat's Crazy Dream
as 'Dream World Lea'.
Fri, Jul 26 2019
Poster of Little Women
Little Women
Lea Thompson was
57 in Little Women
as 'Margaret "Marmee" March'.
Fri, Sep 28 2018
Poster of Sierra Burgess Is a Loser
Sierra Burgess Is a Loser
Lea Thompson was
57 in Sierra Burgess Is a Loser
as 'Mrs. Burgess'.
Fri, Sep 07 2018
Poster of The Year of Spectacular Men
The Year of Spectacular Men
Lea Thompson was
57 in The Year of Spectacular Men
as 'Deb Klein'.
Fri, Jun 15 2018
Poster of Who We Are Now
Who We Are Now
Lea Thompson was
56 in Who We Are Now
as 'Alana'.
Fri, May 25 2018
Poster of Literally, Right Before Aaron
Literally, Right Before Aaron
Lea Thompson was
55 in Literally, Right Before Aaron
as 'Deb (Adam's Mom)'.
Sat, Apr 22 2017
Poster of The Dog Lover
The Dog Lover
Lea Thompson was
55 in The Dog Lover
as 'Liz Holloway'.
Fri, Jul 08 2016
Poster of Stars Are Already Dead
Stars Are Already Dead
Lea Thompson was
54 in Stars Are Already Dead
as 'Aunt Sophia'.
Fri, Jan 01 2016
Poster of Keith Lemon's Back t'Future Tribute
Keith Lemon's Back t'Future Tribute
Lea Thompson was
54 in Keith Lemon's Back t'Future Tribute
as 'Herself'.
Wed, Oct 21 2015
Poster of Back in Time
Back in Time
Lea Thompson was
54 in Back in Time
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 20 2015
Poster of Left Behind
Left Behind
Lea Thompson was
53 in Left Behind
as 'Irene Steele'.
Fri, Oct 03 2014
Poster of Ping Pong Summer
Ping Pong Summer
Lea Thompson was
53 in Ping Pong Summer
as 'Mrs. Miracle'.
Fri, Jun 06 2014
Poster of My Mother's Future Husband
My Mother's Future Husband
Lea Thompson was
52 in My Mother's Future Husband
as 'René Henderson'.
Sun, May 11 2014
Poster of Call Me Crazy: A Five Film
Call Me Crazy: A Five Film
Lea Thompson was
51 in Call Me Crazy: A Five Film
as 'Julia'.
Sat, Apr 20 2013
Poster of Milius
Milius
Lea Thompson was
51 in Milius
as 'Self'.
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Poster of Love at the Christmas Table
Love at the Christmas Table
Lea Thompson was
51 in Love at the Christmas Table
as 'Elissa Beth'.
Sun, Nov 25 2012
Poster of John Hughes: Life Moves Pretty Fast
John Hughes: Life Moves Pretty Fast
Lea Thompson was
51 in John Hughes: Life Moves Pretty Fast
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 06 2012
Poster of Bound by Flesh
Bound by Flesh
Lea Thompson was
51 in Bound by Flesh
as 'Voiceover'.
Fri, Oct 19 2012
Poster of The Trouble with the Truth
The Trouble with the Truth
Lea Thompson was
51 in The Trouble with the Truth
as 'Emily'.
Fri, Sep 14 2012
Poster of Thin Ice
Thin Ice
Lea Thompson was
50 in Thin Ice
as 'Jo Ann Prohaska'.
Fri, Feb 17 2012
Poster of Game of Your Life
Game of Your Life
Lea Thompson was
50 in Game of Your Life
as 'Abbie'.
Thu, Dec 01 2011
Poster of J. Edgar
J. Edgar
Lea Thompson was
50 in J. Edgar
as 'Lela Rogers'.
Wed, Nov 09 2011
Poster of The Cabin
The Cabin
Lea Thompson was
50 in The Cabin
as 'Lily MacDougal'.
Tue, Aug 02 2011
Poster of Mayor Cupcake
Mayor Cupcake
Lea Thompson was
50 in Mayor Cupcake
as 'Mary Maroni'.
Tue, Jul 19 2011
Poster of Tales from the Future
Tales from the Future
Lea Thompson was
49 in Tales from the Future
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 26 2010
Poster of Rock Slyde
Rock Slyde
Lea Thompson was
48 in Rock Slyde
as 'Master Bartologist'.
Sat, May 01 2010
Poster of Adventures of a Teenage Dragonslayer
Adventures of a Teenage Dragonslayer
Lea Thompson was
48 in Adventures of a Teenage Dragonslayer
as 'Laura'.
Fri, Apr 16 2010
Poster of Splinterheads
Splinterheads
Lea Thompson was
48 in Splinterheads
as 'Susan Frost'.
Fri, Nov 06 2009
Poster of Looking Back to the Future
Looking Back to the Future
Lea Thompson was
47 in Looking Back to the Future
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 10 2009
Poster of Fatal Secrets
Fatal Secrets
Lea Thompson was
47 in Fatal Secrets
as 'Rebecca'.
Sat, Jan 03 2009
Poster of The Christmas Clause
The Christmas Clause
Lea Thompson was
47 in The Christmas Clause
as 'Sophie'.
Mon, Nov 24 2008
Poster of Exit Speed
Exit Speed
Lea Thompson was
47 in Exit Speed
as 'Maudie McMinn'.
Tue, Aug 26 2008
Poster of Final Approach
Final Approach
Lea Thompson was
46 in Final Approach
as 'Alicia Bender'.
Sat, May 24 2008
Poster of Senior Skip Day
Senior Skip Day
Lea Thompson was
46 in Senior Skip Day
as 'Cathleen Harris'.
Tue, May 06 2008
Poster of Spy School
Spy School
Lea Thompson was
46 in Spy School
as 'Claire Miller'.
Sat, Mar 01 2008
Poster of Jane Doe: Eye of the Beholder
Jane Doe: Eye of the Beholder
Lea Thompson was
46 in Jane Doe: Eye of the Beholder
as 'Cathy Davis / Jane Doe'.
Sat, Jan 12 2008
Poster of Jane Doe: How to Fire Your Boss
Jane Doe: How to Fire Your Boss
Lea Thompson was
45 in Jane Doe: How to Fire Your Boss
as 'Cathy Davis'.
Wed, May 09 2007
Poster of A Life Interrupted
A Life Interrupted
Lea Thompson was
45 in A Life Interrupted
as 'Debbie Smith'.
Mon, Apr 23 2007
Poster of Jane Doe: Ties That Bind
Jane Doe: Ties That Bind
Lea Thompson was
45 in Jane Doe: Ties That Bind
as 'Cathy Davis / Jane Doe'.
Sat, Mar 17 2007
Poster of California Dreaming
California Dreaming
Lea Thompson was
45 in California Dreaming
as 'Ginger Gainor'.
Sun, Mar 04 2007
Poster of Looking Back at the Future
Looking Back at the Future
Lea Thompson was
45 in Looking Back at the Future
as 'Herself'.
Fri, Jun 16 2006
Poster of Jane Doe: The Harder They Fall
Jane Doe: The Harder They Fall
Lea Thompson was
44 in Jane Doe: The Harder They Fall
as 'Cathy Davis'.
Sat, Mar 04 2006
Poster of Jane Doe: Yes, I Remember It Well
Jane Doe: Yes, I Remember It Well
Lea Thompson was
44 in Jane Doe: Yes, I Remember It Well
as 'Cathy Davis'.
Sat, Jan 14 2006
Poster of The Making of Some Kind of Wonderful
The Making of Some Kind of Wonderful
Lea Thompson was
44 in The Making of Some Kind of Wonderful
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Jane Doe: The Wrong Face
Jane Doe: The Wrong Face
Lea Thompson was
44 in Jane Doe: The Wrong Face
as 'Cathy Davis'.
Sun, Jun 19 2005
Poster of Jane Doe: Til Death Do Us Part
Jane Doe: Til Death Do Us Part
Lea Thompson was
43 in Jane Doe: Til Death Do Us Part
as 'Cathy Davis'.
Fri, Mar 11 2005
Poster of Jane Doe: Now You See It, Now You Don't
Jane Doe: Now You See It, Now You Don't
Lea Thompson was
43 in Jane Doe: Now You See It, Now You Don't
as 'Cathy Davis'.
Fri, Feb 18 2005
Poster of Jane Doe: Vanishing Act
Jane Doe: Vanishing Act
Lea Thompson was
43 in Jane Doe: Vanishing Act
as 'Cathy Davis'.
Fri, Jan 21 2005
Poster of Come Away Home
Come Away Home
Lea Thompson was
43 in Come Away Home
as 'Carol'.
Thu, Jan 20 2005
Poster of The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made
The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made
Lea Thompson was
43 in The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made
as 'Beverly Switzler (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jul 13 2004
Poster of Stealing Christmas
Stealing Christmas
Lea Thompson was
42 in Stealing Christmas
as 'Sarah Gibson'.
Sun, Nov 30 2003
Poster of The Haunted Lighthouse
The Haunted Lighthouse
Lea Thompson was
41 in The Haunted Lighthouse
as 'Peg Van Legge'.
Fri, Mar 07 2003
Poster of Fish Don't Blink
Fish Don't Blink
Lea Thompson was
40 in Fish Don't Blink
as 'Clara'.
Sat, Apr 13 2002
Poster of The Unknown Cyclist
The Unknown Cyclist
Lea Thompson was
37 in The Unknown Cyclist
as 'Melissa Cavatelli'.
Sat, Oct 10 1998
Poster of The Right to Remain Silent
The Right to Remain Silent
Lea Thompson was
34 in The Right to Remain Silent
as 'Christine Paley'.
Sun, Jan 07 1996
Poster of The Unspoken Truth
The Unspoken Truth
Lea Thompson was
34 in The Unspoken Truth
as 'Brianne Hawkins'.
Sun, Sep 24 1995
Poster of The Little Rascals
The Little Rascals
Lea Thompson was
33 in The Little Rascals
as 'Ms. Roberts'.
Fri, Aug 05 1994
Poster of The Substitute Wife
The Substitute Wife
Lea Thompson was
32 in The Substitute Wife
as 'Amy Hightower'.
Mon, May 23 1994
Poster of The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies
Lea Thompson was
32 in The Beverly Hillbillies
as 'Laura Jackson'.
Fri, Oct 15 1993
Poster of Dennis the Menace
Dennis the Menace
Lea Thompson was
32 in Dennis the Menace
as 'Alice Mitchell'.
Thu, Jun 24 1993
Poster of Stolen Babies
Stolen Babies
Lea Thompson was
31 in Stolen Babies
as 'Annie Beales'.
Wed, Mar 24 1993
Poster of Article 99
Article 99
Lea Thompson was
30 in Article 99
as 'Dr. Robin Van Dorn'.
Fri, Mar 13 1992
Poster of Back to the Future Part III
Back to the Future Part III
Lea Thompson was
28 in Back to the Future Part III
as 'Maggie McFly / Lorraine McFly'.
Fri, May 25 1990
Poster of Montana
Montana
Lea Thompson was
28 in Montana
as 'Peg Guthrie'.
Fri, Feb 09 1990
Poster of Back to the Future Part II
Back to the Future Part II
Lea Thompson was
28 in Back to the Future Part II
as 'Lorraine McFly'.
Wed, Nov 22 1989
Poster of Nightbreaker
Nightbreaker
Lea Thompson was
27 in Nightbreaker
as 'Sally Matthews'.
Wed, Mar 08 1989
Poster of The Wizard of Loneliness
The Wizard of Loneliness
Lea Thompson was
27 in The Wizard of Loneliness
as 'Sybil'.
Fri, Sep 02 1988
Poster of Going Undercover
Going Undercover
Lea Thompson was
27 in Going Undercover
as 'Marigold de la Hunt'.
Fri, Jun 17 1988
Poster of Casual Sex?
Casual Sex?
Lea Thompson was
26 in Casual Sex?
as 'Stacy'.
Fri, Apr 22 1988
Poster of Some Kind of Wonderful
Some Kind of Wonderful
Lea Thompson was
25 in Some Kind of Wonderful
as 'Amanda Jones'.
Fri, Feb 27 1987
Poster of The Making of Back to the Future
The Making of Back to the Future
Lea Thompson was
25 in The Making of Back to the Future
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 25 1986
Poster of Howard the Duck
Howard the Duck
Lea Thompson was
25 in Howard the Duck
as 'Beverly Switzler'.
Fri, Aug 01 1986
Poster of SpaceCamp
SpaceCamp
Lea Thompson was
25 in SpaceCamp
as 'Kathryn'.
Fri, Jun 06 1986
Poster of Back to the Future
Back to the Future
Lea Thompson was
24 in Back to the Future
as 'Lorraine Baines'.
Wed, Jul 03 1985
Poster of The Wild Life
The Wild Life
Lea Thompson was
23 in The Wild Life
as 'Anita'.
Fri, Sep 28 1984
Poster of Red Dawn
Red Dawn
Lea Thompson was
23 in Red Dawn
as 'Erica'.
Fri, Aug 10 1984
Poster of All the Right Moves
All the Right Moves
Lea Thompson was
22 in All the Right Moves
as 'Lisa'.
Fri, Oct 21 1983
Poster of Jaws 3-D
Jaws 3-D
Lea Thompson was
22 in Jaws 3-D
as 'Kelly Ann Bukowski'.
Fri, Jul 22 1983
Poster of The Making of Jaws 3-D: Sharks Don't Die
The Making of Jaws 3-D: Sharks Don't Die
Lea Thompson was
22 in The Making of Jaws 3-D: Sharks Don't Die
Fri, Jul 15 1983
Poster of You Are Here
You Are Here
Lea Thompson will be
63+ in You Are Here
as 'Helen'.
Unreleased
Poster of Queen
Queen
Lea Thompson will be
63+ in Queen
as 'Dr. Page'.
Unreleased
Poster of A Pretty Good Movie
A Pretty Good Movie
Lea Thompson will be
63+ in A Pretty Good Movie
as 'Ramona'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Spencer Sisters
The Spencer Sisters
Lea Thompson was
61+ in The Spencer Sisters
as 'Victoria Spencer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 29 2023
Poster of INVINCIBLE
INVINCIBLE
Lea Thompson was
59+ in INVINCIBLE
as 'Carol (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 2021
Poster of Reunited Apart
Reunited Apart
Lea Thompson was
58+ in Reunited Apart
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 27 2020
Poster of Stars in the House
Stars in the House
Lea Thompson was
58+ in Stars in the House
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 16 2020
Poster of Star Trek: Picard
Star Trek: Picard
Lea Thompson was
58+ in Star Trek: Picard
as 'Diane Werner'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 23 2020
Poster of The Ready Room
The Ready Room
Lea Thompson was
57+ in The Ready Room
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 25 2019
Poster of 25 Words or Less
25 Words or Less
Lea Thompson was
57+ in 25 Words or Less
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 06 2018
Poster of The Muppets
The Muppets
Lea Thompson was
54+ in The Muppets
as 'Herself'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2015
Poster of Celebrity Family Feud
Celebrity Family Feud
Lea Thompson was
54+ in Celebrity Family Feud
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 21 2015
Poster of Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
Lea Thompson was
53+ in Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
as 'Vonnie (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 05 2014
Poster of Scorpion
Scorpion
Lea Thompson was
53+ in Scorpion
as 'Veronica Dineen'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2014
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Lea Thompson was
52+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of The Goldbergs
The Goldbergs
Lea Thompson was
52+ in The Goldbergs
as 'Fran'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 2013
Poster of Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Lea Thompson was
52+ in Whose Line Is It Anyway?
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 16 2013
Poster of Switched at Birth
Switched at Birth
Lea Thompson was
50+ in Switched at Birth
as 'Kathryn Kennish'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 2011
Poster of Greek
Greek
Lea Thompson was
46+ in Greek
as 'April'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 09 2007
Poster of Head Case
Head Case
Lea Thompson was
45+ in Head Case
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 18 2007
Poster of Celebrity Duets
Celebrity Duets
Lea Thompson was
45+ in Celebrity Duets
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 29 2006
Poster of Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars
Lea Thompson was
44+ in Dancing with the Stars
as 'Self - Contestant'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 01 2005
Poster of American Dad!
American Dad!
Lea Thompson was
43+ in American Dad!
as 'Caroline Duffy (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 06 2005
Poster of The Tony Danza Show
The Tony Danza Show
Lea Thompson was
43+ in The Tony Danza Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004
Poster of For the People
For the People
Lea Thompson was
41+ in For the People
as 'Camille Paris'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 21 2002
Poster of Ed
Ed
Lea Thompson was
39+ in Ed
as 'Liz Stevens'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 08 2000
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Lea Thompson was
39+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as 'Jennifer Rhodes'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Lea Thompson was
38+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Michelle Osborne'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
Lea Thompson was
37+ in The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 30 1999
Poster of Family Guy
Family Guy
Lea Thompson was
37+ in Family Guy
as 'Lorraine McFly (voice), Teenaged Girl in Diner (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1999
Poster of A Will of their Own
A Will of their Own
Lea Thompson was
37+ in A Will of their Own
as 'Amanda Steward'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 1998
Poster of Hollywood Squares
Hollywood Squares
Lea Thompson was
37+ in Hollywood Squares
as 'Self - Panelist'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1998
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Lea Thompson was
35+ in E! True Hollywood Story
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of Caroline in the City
Caroline in the City
Lea Thompson was
34+ in Caroline in the City
as 'Caroline Duffy'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 1995
Poster of Friends
Friends
Lea Thompson was
33+ in Friends
as 'Caroline Duffy (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 1994
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Lea Thompson was
32+ in Intimate Portrait
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of The Larry Sanders Show
The Larry Sanders Show
Lea Thompson was
31+ in The Larry Sanders Show
as 'Herself'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 15 1992
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Lea Thompson was
28+ in Tales from the Crypt
as 'Sylvia Vane'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Lea Thompson was
27+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as ', Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of The Chicken Sisters
The Chicken Sisters
Lea Thompson will be
63+ in The Chicken Sisters
First Air Date
Unreleased