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Lea Thompson
Lea Thompson
Age 65 years (May 31, 1961)
Birthplace Rochester, Minnesota, USA
Movies 49
TV Shows 22

Lea Thompson

Actress
Known for
  1. 1989 Lorrainein Back to the Future Part II
  2. 1986 Beverly Switzlerin Howard the Duck
  3. 2011 Kathryn Kennishin Switched at Birth
An American actress most beloved as Lorraine Baines, the hero's mother, across the 'Back to the Future' trilogy — 'Back to the Future' (1985), 'Part II' (1989) and 'Part III' (1990) — where she played the same woman at wildly different ages. Born in Minnesota, Thompson built a screen and television career, later starring in and directing episodes of the sitcom 'Switched at Birth'. A warm, versatile performer with a light comic touch, she remains a familiar and fondly remembered face of 1980s American cinema.
Known for
  1. 1989 Lorrainein Back to the Future Part II
  2. 1986 Beverly Switzlerin Howard the Duck
  3. 2011 Kathryn Kennishin Switched at Birth
An American actress most beloved as Lorraine Baines, the hero's mother, across the 'Back to the Future' trilogy — 'Back to the Future' (1985), 'Part II' (1989) and 'Part III' (1990) — where she played the same woman at wildly different ages. Born in Minnesota, Thompson built a screen and television career, later starring in and directing episodes of the sitcom 'Switched at Birth'. A warm, versatile performer with a light comic touch, she remains a familiar and fondly remembered face of 1980s American cinema.
Movies (49 titles)
TV Shows (22 titles)
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Full Filmography 80
Anna Pigeon
Director
★ 7.0
2026–
The Chicken Sisters
Nancy Hillier · Director · 16 episodes
★ 7.6
2024–
The Spencer Sisters
Victoria Spencer · 10 episodes
★ 6.4
2023
INVINCIBLE
Carol (voice) · 1 episode
★ 8.6
2023
Will Trent
Director
★ 7.3
2023–
Ten Tricks
Grace
★ 4.4
2022
Dinner in America
Betty
★ 7.8
2022
Unplugging
Perkins
★ 4.9
2022
Star Trek: Picard
Diane Werner · Director
★ 7.2
2022Season 2
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lea Thompson and where are they from?
Lea Thompson is 65 years old, born on May 31, 1961 in Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Lea Thompson?
Lea Thompson is best known for roles in Back to the Future, Back to the Future Part II, Back to the Future Part III.
How many movies has Lea Thompson been in?
Over a 43-year career (since 1983), Lea Thompson has appeared in 49 movies and 21 TV shows.
What was Lea Thompson's first movie?
The career of Lea Thompson began with The Making of Jaws 3-D: Sharks Don't Die (1983).
What is Lea Thompson's most recent movie or series?
Lea Thompson's most recent release is SEGAL, which premiered on October 12, 2025.
What TV shows has Lea Thompson appeared in?
On television, Lea Thompson has appeared in Friends, INVINCIBLE, Family Guy, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
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Lea Thompson
Lea Thompson
1961-05-31 · Rochester, Minnesota, USA

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.

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