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Acting
Lea Thompson
Lea Thompson is best known for Friends, INVINCIBLE, Family Guy and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Lea Thompson was born on May 31, 1961. Lea Thompson is 65 years old (born May 31, 1961).
- Born
- May 31, 1961 (65 years old)
- Place of birth
- Rochester, Minnesota, USA
Biography
Lea Katherine Thompson (born May 31, 1961) is an American actress, singer, dancer, and director.
She is best known for her roles as Lorraine Baines-McFly in the Back to the Future film trilogy (1985–1990), Beverly Switzler in Howard the Duck (1986), and Amanda Jones in Some Kind of Wonderful (1987). Other films for which she is known include All the Right Moves (1983), Red Dawn (1984), Dennis the Menace (1993), and The Beverly Hillbillies (1993). In the 1990s, she played the title character in the sitcom Caroline in the City. From 2011 to 2017, she co-starred as Kathryn Kennish in the ABC Family-turned-Freeform series Switched at Birth.
She is best known for her roles as Lorraine Baines-McFly in the Back to the Future film trilogy (1985–1990), Beverly Switzler in Howard the Duck (1986), and Amanda Jones in Some Kind of Wonderful (1987). Other films for which she is known include All the Right Moves (1983), Red Dawn (1984), Dennis the Menace (1993), and The Beverly Hillbillies (1993). In the 1990s, she played the title character in the sitcom Caroline in the City. From 2011 to 2017, she co-starred as Kathryn Kennish in the ABC Family-turned-Freeform series Switched at Birth.
Known for
Filmography
- 2026Anna PigeonExecutive Producer
- 2024The Chicken SistersNancy Hillier
- 2023The Spencer SistersVictoria Spencer
- 2023Will TrentDirector
- 2021INVINCIBLECarol (voice)
- 2021Resident AlienDirector
- 2020Star Trek: PicardDiane Werner
- 2020Stars in the HouseSelf
- 2020Reunited ApartSelf
- 2020DC's StargirlDirector
- 2020Katy KeeneDirector
- 2019The Ready RoomSelf
- 2019SchooledDirector
- 201825 Words or LessSelf
- 2018Back to the Future: The Hill Valley ChroniclesLorraine Baines-McFly
- 2017Young SheldonDirector
- 2016American HousewifeDirector
- 2015The MuppetsSelf
- 2015Celebrity Family FeudSelf
- 2014Penn Zero: Part-Time HeroVonnie (voice)
- 2014ScorpionVeronica Dineen
- 2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf - Guest
- 2014A to ZLea Thompson
- 2013Whose Line Is It Anyway?Self
- 2013The GoldbergsFran
- 2013MomDirector
- 2011Switched at BirthKathryn Kennish
- 2007GreekApril
- 2007Head CaseSelf
- 2006Celebrity Duets
- 2005Dancing with the StarsSelf - Contestant
- 2005American Dad!Caroline Duffy (voice)
- 2004The Tony Danza ShowSelf - Guest
- 2002For the PeopleChief Deputy District Attorney Camille Paris
- 2000EdLiz Stevens
- 2000CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationJennifer Rhodes
- 1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitMichelle Osborne
- 1999The Late Late Show with Craig KilbornSelf - Guest
- 1999Family GuyTeenaged Girl in Diner (voice)
- 1998Hollywood SquaresSelf - Panelist
- 1998A Will of their OwnAmanda Steward
- 1996E! True Hollywood Story
- 1995Caroline in the CityCaroline Duffy
- 1994FriendsCaroline Duffy (uncredited)
- 1993Intimate PortraitSelf
- 1992The Larry Sanders ShowLea Thompson
- 1989Tales from the CryptSylvia Vane
- 1988LIVE with Kelly and Mark
- 1982American PlayhouseAunt Sybil
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Lea Thompson been in?
Lea Thompson is best known for Friends, INVINCIBLE, Family Guy and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
When was Lea Thompson born?
Lea Thompson was born on May 31, 1961. (Rochester, Minnesota, USA)
How old is Lea Thompson?
Lea Thompson is 65 years old (born May 31, 1961).
Updated: November 1, 2026 ·