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{{Distinguish|Hilary Mantel}}
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'''Hilary Thompson''' is an American actress, known primarily for her character roles in popular television throughout the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.
'''Hilary Thompson''', credited almost equally (23 of 49 credits) as '''Hilarie Thompson''', is an American actress, known primarily for her character roles in popular television throughout the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.


== Early years ==
== Early years ==
Born in [[Birmingham, Michigan]], Thompson is the daughter of Elizabeth Thompson and sister of actress Victoria Thompson. She graduated from [[Hollywood High School]] in 1966.{{Citation needed |date=June 2021}} Her performance in the school's production of ''My Fair Lady'' when a talent scout was present led to her first film contract.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Flowers |first1=Paul |title=Paul Flowers talks on Hollywood |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79091813/evening-vanguard/ |access-date=June 7, 2021 |work=Evening Vanguard |date=May 7, 1968 |location=California, Venice |page=6|via = [[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref>
Thompson's performance in her high school's production of ''My Fair Lady'' when a talent scout was present led to her first film contract.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Flowers |first1=Paul |title=Paul Flowers talks on Hollywood |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79091813/evening-vanguard/ |access-date=June 7, 2021 |work=Evening Vanguard |date=May 7, 1968 |location=California, Venice |page=6|via = [[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
In 1966, Thompson made her television debut in a [[Kodak]] commercial aired during the [[Academy Awards]].
In 1966, Thompson made her television debut in a [[Kodak]] commercial aired during the [[Academy Awards]].


On television, Thompson portrayed Lynn on ''[[Chico and the Man]]''<ref name="etvs">{{cite book|last1=Terrace|first1=Vincent|title=Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010|date=2011|publisher=McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers|location=Jefferson, N.C.|isbn=978-0-7864-6477-7|page=184|edition=2nd}}</ref> Lizabeth Barrett on ''[[The Manhunter]]'',{{r|etvs|page1=653}} Lieutenant Betty Wheeler on ''[[Operation Petticoat]]'',{{r|etvs|page1=757}} Sharon St. Clair on ''Number 96'',{{r|etvs|page1=774-775}} Elizabeth Coates on ''[[The Young Rebels]]'',{{r|etvs|page1=1208}} and Ginger on ''Washingtoon''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Satirical comic strip shows up as a series |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79091159/the-times-leader/ |access-date=June 7, 2021 |work=The Times Leader |date=August 27, 1985 |location=Pennsylvania, Wilkes-Barre |page=41|via = [[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref> She also appeared on programs such as ''[[I Dream of Jeannie]]'', ''[[Bewitched]]'', ''[[Gunsmoke]]'', ''[[The Flying Nun]]'', ''[[Room 222]]'', ''[[The Odd Couple (1970 TV series)|The Odd Couple]]'', ''[[The Brady Bunch]]'', ''[[Barnaby Jones]]'', ''[[Harry O]]'', ''[[Starsky and Hutch]]'', ''[[Fantasy Island]]'', ''[[ALF (TV series)|ALF]]'', and a number of movies, ranging from comedy to drama and suspense-thrillers.
On television, Thompson portrayed Lynn on ''[[Chico and the Man]]''<ref name="etvs">{{cite book|last1=Terrace|first1=Vincent|title=Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010|date=2011|publisher=McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers|location=Jefferson, N.C.|isbn=978-0-7864-6477-7|page=184|edition=2nd}}</ref> Lizabeth Barrett on ''[[The Manhunter]]'',{{r|etvs|page1=653}} Lieutenant Betty Wheeler on ''[[Operation Petticoat]]'',{{r|etvs|page1=757}} Sharon St. Clair on ''Number 96'',{{r|etvs|page1=774-775}} Elizabeth Coates on ''[[The Young Rebels]]'',{{r|etvs|page1=1208}} and Ginger on ''Washingtoon''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Satirical comic strip shows up as a series |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79091159/the-times-leader/ |access-date=June 7, 2021 |work=The Times Leader |date=August 27, 1985 |location=Pennsylvania, Wilkes-Barre |page=41|via = [[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref> She also appeared on programs such as ''[[I Dream of Jeannie]]'', ''[[Bewitched]]'', ''[[Gunsmoke]]'', ''[[The Flying Nun]]'', ''[[Room 222]]'', ''[[The Odd Couple (1970 TV series)|The Odd Couple]]'', ''[[The Brady Bunch]]'', ''[[Barnaby Jones]]'', ''[[Harry O]]'', ''[[Starsky and Hutch]]'', ''[[Fantasy Island]]'', ''[[Charlie’s Angels]]'',
''[[ALF (TV series)|ALF]]'', and a number of movies, ranging from comedy to drama and suspense-thrillers.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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! Year !! Title !! Role
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! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes
| 1968 || ''[[Maryjane (film)|Maryjane]]''|| Hillarie
|-
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| 1968 || ''[[How Sweet It Is!]]''|| Bootsie
| 1968 || ''[[Maryjane (film)|Maryjane]]''|| Hillarie || as Hilarie Thompson
|-
|-
| 1968 || ''[[Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows]]''|| Hilarie
| 1968 || ''[[How Sweet It Is!]]''|| Bootsie || as Hilarie Thompson
|-
|-
| 1969 || ''[[Model Shop (film)|Model Shop]]''|| Girl Hippie
| 1968 || ''[[Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows]]''|| Hilarie || as Hilarie Thompson
|-
|-
| 1969 || ''[[If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium]]''|| Shelly Ferguson
| 1969 || ''[[Model Shop (film)|Model Shop]]''|| Girl Hippie ||
|-
|-
| 1969 || ''[[If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium]]''|| Shelly Ferguson || as Hilarie Thompson
| 1970 || ''[[Getting Straight]]''|| Cynthia
|-
|-
| 1973 || ''[[Hex (1973 film)|Hex]]''|| Oriole
| 1970 || ''[[Getting Straight]]''|| Cynthia || as Hilarie Thompson
|-
|-
| 1974 || ''[[The Manhunter]]''|| Lizabeth Barrett
| 1973 || ''[[Hex (1973 film)|Hex]]''|| Oriole || as Hilarie Thompson
|-
|-
| 1978 || ''[[The Fury (1978 film)|The Fury]]''|| Cheryl
| 1974 || ''[[The Manhunter]]''|| Lizabeth Barrett ||
|-
|-
| 1981 || ''[[Nighthawks (1981 film)|Nighthawks]]''|| Pam
| 1978 || ''[[The Fury (1978 film)|The Fury]]''|| Cheryl ||
|-
| 1981 || ''[[Nighthawks (1981 film)|Nighthawks]]''|| Pam || as Hilarie Thompson
|}
|}


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==External links==
==External links==
* {{IMDb name|name=Hilarie Thompson}} (name as spelled for her IMDb page)
* [http://www.fandango.com/hilarythompson/filmography/p70699# Fandango Movies and Actor Bio's]
* {{IMDb name|id=0860208|name=Hilary Thompson}}
* {{tcmdb name}}
* {{tcmdb name|id=191366|name=Hilary Thompson}}


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Latest revision as of 08:49, 4 October 2023

Not to be confused with Hilary Mantel.

Hilary Thompson, credited almost equally (23 of 49 credits) as Hilarie Thompson, is an American actress, known primarily for her character roles in popular television throughout the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.

Early years[edit]

Thompson's performance in her high school's production of My Fair Lady when a talent scout was present led to her first film contract.[1]

Career[edit]

In 1966, Thompson made her television debut in a Kodak commercial aired during the Academy Awards.

On television, Thompson portrayed Lynn on Chico and the Man[2] Lizabeth Barrett on The Manhunter,[2]: 653  Lieutenant Betty Wheeler on Operation Petticoat,[2]: 757  Sharon St. Clair on Number 96,[2]: 774-775  Elizabeth Coates on The Young Rebels,[2]: 1208  and Ginger on Washingtoon.[3] She also appeared on programs such as I Dream of Jeannie, Bewitched, Gunsmoke, The Flying Nun, Room 222, The Odd Couple, The Brady Bunch, Barnaby Jones, Harry O, Starsky and Hutch, Fantasy Island, Charlie’s Angels, ALF, and a number of movies, ranging from comedy to drama and suspense-thrillers.

Personal life[edit]

In 1988, at the age of 39, Thompson married actor, writer, director, and make-up effects artist, Alan Ormsby. They have a son, Austen.

Filmography[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
1968 Maryjane Hillarie as Hilarie Thompson
1968 How Sweet It Is! Bootsie as Hilarie Thompson
1968 Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows Hilarie as Hilarie Thompson
1969 Model Shop Girl Hippie
1969 If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium Shelly Ferguson as Hilarie Thompson
1970 Getting Straight Cynthia as Hilarie Thompson
1973 Hex Oriole as Hilarie Thompson
1974 The Manhunter Lizabeth Barrett
1978 The Fury Cheryl
1981 Nighthawks Pam as Hilarie Thompson

References[edit]

  1. ^ Flowers, Paul (May 7, 1968). "Paul Flowers talks on Hollywood". Evening Vanguard. California, Venice. p. 6. Retrieved June 7, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ a b c d e Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 184. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
  3. ^ "Satirical comic strip shows up as a series". The Times Leader. Pennsylvania, Wilkes-Barre. August 27, 1985. p. 41. Retrieved June 7, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.

External links[edit]

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