Hilary Thompson

Not to be confused with Hilary Mantel.

Hilary Thompson, 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.

Early years

Thompson's performance in her high school's production of My Fair Lady when a talent scout was present led to her first film contract.[1]

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[2] Lizabeth Barrett on The Manhunter,[2]: 653  Lieutenant Betty Wheeler on Operation Petticoat,[2]: 757  Sharon St. Clair on Number 96,[2]: 774-775  Elizabeth Coates on The Young Rebels,[2]: 1208  and Ginger on Washingtoon.[3] 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.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1968 Maryjane Hillarie as Hilarie Thompson
1968 How Sweet It Is! Bootsie as Hilarie Thompson
1968 Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows Hilarie as Hilarie Thompson
1969 Model Shop Girl Hippie
1969 If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium Shelly Ferguson as Hilarie Thompson
1970 Getting Straight Cynthia as Hilarie Thompson
1973 Hex Oriole as Hilarie Thompson
1974 The Manhunter Lizabeth Barrett
1978 The Fury Cheryl
1981 Nighthawks Pam as Hilarie Thompson

References

  1. ^ Flowers, Paul (May 7, 1968). "Paul Flowers talks on Hollywood". Evening Vanguard. California, Venice. p. 6. Retrieved June 7, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ a b c d e Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 184. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
  3. ^ "Satirical comic strip shows up as a series". The Times Leader. Pennsylvania, Wilkes-Barre. August 27, 1985. p. 41. Retrieved June 7, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.