Hilary Thompson
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Hilary Thompson | |
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| Born | March 2, 1949 Pontiac, Michigan, U.S. |
| Other names | Hilarie Thompson |
| Education | Hollywood High School |
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| Years active | 1967—1988 |
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| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
Hilary Thompson (born March 2, 1949[1]), 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.
Thompson was born in St. Joseph's Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan. When she was 3 months old, the family moved to California, and she grew up there.[2] Her performance in Hollywood High School's production of My Fair Lady when a talent scout was present led to her first film contract.[3]
Career
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[4] Lizabeth Barrett on The Manhunter,[4]: 653 Lieutenant Betty Wheeler on Operation Petticoat,[4]: 757 Sharon St. Clair on Number 96,[4]: 774-775 Elizabeth Coates on The Young Rebels,[4]: 1208 and Ginger on Washingtoon.[5] 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
In 1988, at the age of 39, Thompson married actor, writer, director, and make-up effects artist, Alan Ormsby. They have a son, Austen.
