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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.

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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

YearTitleRoleNotes
1968 Maryjane Hillarieas Hilarie Thompson
1968 How Sweet It Is! Bootsieas Hilarie Thompson
1968 Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows Hilarieas Hilarie Thompson
1969 Model Shop Girl Hippie
1969 If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium Shelly Fergusonas Hilarie Thompson
1970 Getting Straight Cynthiaas Hilarie Thompson
1973 Hex Orioleas Hilarie Thompson
1974 The Manhunter Lizabeth Barrett
1978 The Fury Cheryl
1981 Nighthawks Pamas Hilarie Thompson

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