Lea Thompson is an American actress and director who is best known for her roles in movies such as “Back to the Future,” “Money for Nothing,” and “Some Kind of Wonderful.” Thompson was born on May 31, 1961, in Rochester, Minnesota, USA. She was raised in a Catholic family and was educated at the American Ballet Theatre in New York City.
Early Life
Thompson was born to her parents, Barbara and Clifford Thompson. Her father worked as a bar owner, while her mother was a singer and a dancer. She has four siblings, and their family moved around frequently. Thompson began taking ballet lessons at a young age, and later attended the American Ballet Theatre in New York City.
Career
Thompson began her career in the entertainment industry as a dancer, performing in ballets and musicals such as “A Chorus Line” and “West Side Story”. She made her film debut in 1983 in “Jaws 3-D” before gaining fame for her role as Lorraine Baines-McFly in the “Back to the Future” trilogy. She has also appeared in numerous other films, including “Some Kind of Wonderful” and “SpaceCamp”. In recent years, she has focused more on directing and has directed episodes of TV shows such as “The Goldbergs” and “Young Sheldon”.
Notable Movies
| Movie | Year |
|---|---|
| Back to the Future | 1985 |
| Some Kind of Wonderful | 1987 |
| The Beverly Hillbillies | 1993 |
| J. Edgar | 2011 |
Personal Life
Thompson has been married to film director Howard Deutch since 1989, and they have two children together. She is also known for her active presence on social media and has over 120,000 followers on Twitter.
Assets
Thompson owns a house in Los Angeles, California and has been spotted driving a Toyota Prius.
Net Worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Lea Thompson has an estimated net worth of $14 million in US dollars. In Nigerian Naira, this is equivalent to approximately ₦ 5.3 billion, and in Euros, her net worth is roughly € 12 million.
Awards and Nominations
Lea Thompson has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including a Young Artist Award for her role in “Back to the Future” and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her role in “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”.
Thompson has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry through her talent, hard work, and dedication. Her successful acting and directing career has earned her a large following of fans around the world.
To keep up with her latest projects and updates, follow Lea Thompson on her social media accounts at:
Twitter: @LeaKThompson
Facebook: Lea Thompson
Instagram: @lea_thompson