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Who is Fred and why should I watch his movies?
Fred Dalton Thompson is a former US Senator from Tennessee. He began his career as an attorney who served as an assistant US Attorney and then the Minority Counsel to the Senate Watergate Committee.
His movie acting career began in 1985 and he has since played in many movies alongside stars such as Tom Cruise, Gene Hackman and Clint Eastwood. You may also know him from his recent television role as District Attorney Arthur Branch on NBC's Law & Order.
Fred was first elected to the Senate in 1994 to fill the remainder of Al Gore's term. In 1996, Fred overwhelmingly won re-election to the Senate. He chose to leave the Senate when his term ended in 2002. During his Senate campaigns, Fred was known for driving across Tennessee in a used red Chevy pickup truck that he also drove to Washington DC for his swearing in ceremony.
What else? Oh yeah, he's also a former candidate for US President in the 2008 presidential primary race. He dropped out of the race on January 22, 2008, after finishing 3rd in the South Carolina Republican primary.
Photo Credit: U.S. Senate Historical Office
Thompson's First Movie
Marie
Fred Thompson plays...Fred Thompson in this real life story. Stars Academy award winner Sissy Spacek in the title role.
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Types of Movie Roles
Military Roles
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The Hunt for Red October
Thompson plays the role of Rear Admiral Joshua Painter commanding an American carrier battle group in this Tom Clancy thriller.2 points
2
Fat Man and Little Boy
In this recreation of the Manhattan Project that designed and built the first atomic bomb, Thompson plays Major General Melrose Hayden Barry.1 point
3
Flight of the Intruder
Thompson takes on the role of a US Captain during a court martial in this movie about Navy flight crews that flew bombing missions during the Vietnam war.1 point
Are You Disappointed That Fred Dropped Out of the Race?
Official Fred Thompson Websites
- Fred's Official Political Action Site
- Formerly Fred's campaign website, it's now the home of his political action committee (PAC). Here you can learn more about Fred's positions and events.
- The Fred Thompson Report
- Fred was a regular commentator on ABC Radio until July 2007. This blog is an archive of his commentaries and podcasts.
Government Official Roles
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In the Line of Fire
As Presidential Chief of Staff, Harry Sargent, Thompson plays opposite Clint Eastwood in this thriller about a presidential assassination.2 points
2
Die Hard 2 - Die Harder (Widescreen Edition)
Thompson plays the chief air traffic controller at Washington's Dulles Airport in this action movie starring Bruce Willis.2 points
3
No Way Out
Thompson plays the Director of the CIA. Also stars Kevin Costner and Gene Hackman.1 point
4
Baby's Day Out
Fred plays an FBI agent in this family comedy about a kidnapped baby who escapes his captors.1 point
6
Last Best Chance
Last Best Chance is a docudrama that covers the threat posed by terrorists possibly getting nuclear materials. Thompson plays the US President.0 points
7
Born Yesterday
Fred plays a US Senator in this 1993 comedy starring John Goodman and Melanie Griffith.0 points
8
Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World
Fred gets back to playing himself (as a US Senator) in this comedy about the US government sending a comedian to find out what makes Muslims laugh so that the US can improve its image.0 points
More Info About Fred
- Movie Analysis
- An entertaining analysis of Thompson as President based on some of his movie and TV roles.
- Congressional Bio
- Just the facts on the official US Congress bio site.
- Fred Thompson on Wikipedia
- Wikipedia has biographical info on each phase of Fred's career.
- Fred on IMDB
- Here you'll find a listing of Fred's many TV roles in addition to his movie roles.
Other Roles
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3
Class Action
Fred plays Dr. George Getchell in this courtroom thriller starring Gene Hackman.1 point
5
Thunderheart
Thompson plays the role of William Dawes in this movie about a hotshot FBI agent (Val Kilmer) who is sent to solve a murder on an Indian reservation.0 points
6
Cape Fear (10th Anniversary Edition)
Fred plays Tom Broadbent in this Martin Scorsese thriller starring Robert DeNiro.0 points
7
Curly Sue
Thompson plays Bernard Oxbar in this 1991 comedy with Jim Belushi. This movie also stars Steve Carell from NBC's 'The Office'.0 points
Video Bio
Fred's Also An Author
At that point in time: The inside story of the Senate Watergate Committee
This is Thompson's account of when he served as the Minority Counsel on the Senate Watergate Committee.
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Other Actors In Politics
- Ronald Reagan
- America's 40th president and a former governor of California. Reagan worked in radio, television and movies before entering politics.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger
- "The Governator" began his career as a bodybuilder, winning the Mr. Olympia title six times in a row. He began movie acting in 1970 and his first political position was on the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports in 1990. He was elected governor of California in 2003 and re-elected in 2006.
- Salvatore "Sonny" Bono
- Sonny Bono is most well known for his singing and acting career as part of the "Sonny and Cher" duo. He was first elected as a US Representative to Congress from California in 1994.
- Fred Grandy
- Who's Fred Grandy? You might know him better as "Gopher" from "The Love Boat". He played on that series for 9 years before winning election as a US Representative from Iowa. He served 4 terms in Congress.
- Jesse "The Body" Ventura
- Jesse Ventura served as a US Navy UDT/SEAL team member before leaving the service and becoming a professional wrestler. Ventura's first elected office was mayor of Brooklyn Park, MN and then was elected governor of Minnesota in 1998.
- Clint Eastwood
- This famous actor and director was also elected mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA in 1986.
- Russell Crowe
- He hasn't been elected yet, but there is a grass roots movement to nominate him for President of Australia and New Zealand.
What Do You Think...
Of Fred Thompson as an actor? As a politician? As a presidential candidate?
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- CCGAL CCGAL Jun 21, 2009 @ 10:30 am
- FEDS is one of my all-time favorite movies. I had no idea Fred Thompson had been in so MANY. Gotta e-mail this to a couple of people I know.
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- Susan52 Susan52 Oct 6, 2007 @ 4:57 pm
- Really nice lens, great compilation of Fred resources. 5* from me! (If you like Fred, you might like my Fred Thompson lens on SquidWho.)
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- GypsyPirate GypsyPirate Aug 31, 2007 @ 11:32 am
- I love Fred Thompson - thanks for making this great lens!
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- Gail Gail Jul 18, 2007 @ 5:35 pm
- I am very excited about the possibility of Senator Thompson running in 08. He is just what this country needs right now.
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