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Lea Thompson

Acting·May 31, 1961·Rochester, Minnesota, USA

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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.

Film	Credit
The Disappearance of Cari Farver2022 · Nancy Farver	Nancy Farver
Ten Tricks2022 · Grace	Grace
Unplugging2022 · Perkins	Perkins
Next Stop, Christmas2021 · Evelyn	Evelyn
Mark, Mary + Some Other People2021 · Aunty Carol	Aunty Carol
Dinner in America2020 · Betty	Betty
Cool Cat's Crazy Dream2019 · Dream World Lea	Dream World Lea
Little Women2018 · Margaret "Marmee" March	Margaret "Marmee" March
Sierra Burgess Is a Loser2018 · Mrs. Burgess	Mrs. Burgess
The Year of Spectacular Men2018 · Deb Klein, Director	Deb Klein, Director
Who We Are Now2018 · Alana	Alana
Over the Hill2018 · Sally	Sally
Literally, Right Before Aaron2017 · Deb (Adam's Mom)	Deb (Adam's Mom)
The Dog Lover2016 · Liz Holloway	Liz Holloway
Stars Are Already Dead2016 · Aunt Sophia	Aunt Sophia
Left Behind2014 · Irene Steele	Irene Steele
Ping Pong Summer2014 · Mrs. Miracle	Mrs. Miracle
My Mother's Future Husband2014 · René Henderson	René Henderson
Call Me Crazy: A Five Film2013 · Julia	Julia
Love at the Christmas Table2012 · Elissa Beth	Elissa Beth
Bound by Flesh2012 · Voiceover	Voiceover
The Trouble with the Truth2012 · Emily	Emily
Thin Ice2012 · Jo Ann Prohaska	Jo Ann Prohaska
Game of Your Life2011 · Abbie	Abbie
J. Edgar2011 · Lela Rogers	Lela Rogers
The Cabin2011 · Lily MacDougal	Lily MacDougal
Mayor Cupcake2011 · Mary Maroni	Mary Maroni
Rock Slyde2010 · Master Bartologist	Master Bartologist
Adventures of a Teenage Dragonslayer2010 · Laura	Laura
Splinterheads2009 · Susan Frost	Susan Frost
Fatal Secrets2009 · Rebecca	Rebecca
The Christmas Clause2008 · Sophie	Sophie
Exit Speed2008 · Maudie McMinn	Maudie McMinn
Final Approach2008 · Alicia Bender	Alicia Bender
Senior Skip Day2008 · Cathleen Harris	Cathleen Harris
Spy School2008 · Claire Miller	Claire Miller
Jane Doe: Eye of the Beholder2008 · Cathy Davis / Jane Doe, Director	Cathy Davis / Jane Doe, Director
Jane Doe: How to Fire Your Boss2007 · Cathy Davis	Cathy Davis
A Life Interrupted2007 · Debbie Smith	Debbie Smith
Jane Doe: Ties That Bind2007 · Cathy Davis / Jane Doe	Cathy Davis / Jane Doe
California Dreaming2007 · Ginger Gainor	Ginger Gainor
Jane Doe: The Harder They Fall2006 · Cathy Davis, Director	Cathy Davis, Director
Jane Doe: Yes, I Remember It Well2006 · Cathy Davis	Cathy Davis
Jane Doe: The Wrong Face2005 · Cathy Davis	Cathy Davis
Jane Doe: Til Death Do Us Part2005 · Cathy Davis	Cathy Davis
Jane Doe: Now You See It, Now You Don't2005 · Cathy Davis	Cathy Davis
Jane Doe: Vanishing Act2005 · Cathy Davis	Cathy Davis
Come Away Home2005 · Carol	Carol
Stealing Christmas2003 · Sarah Gibson	Sarah Gibson
Haunted Lighthouse 4-D2003 · Peg Van Legge	Peg Van Legge
Fish Don't Blink2002 · Clara	Clara
The Unknown Cyclist1998 · Melissa Cavatelli	Melissa Cavatelli
The Right to Remain Silent1996 · Christine Paley	Christine Paley
The Unspoken Truth1995 · Brianne Hawkins	Brianne Hawkins
The Little Rascals1994 · Ms. Roberts	Ms. Roberts
The Substitute Wife1994 · Amy Hightower	Amy Hightower
The Beverly Hillbillies1993 · Laura Jackson	Laura Jackson
Dennis the Menace1993 · Alice Mitchell	Alice Mitchell
Stolen Babies1993 · Annie Beales	Annie Beales
Article 991992 · Dr. Robin Van Dorn	Dr. Robin Van Dorn
Back to the Future Part III1990 · Maggie McFly / Lorraine McFly	Maggie McFly / Lorraine McFly
Montana1990 · Peg Guthrie	Peg Guthrie
Back to the Future Part II1989 · Lorraine	Lorraine
Nightbreaker1989 · Sally Matthews	Sally Matthews
The Wizard of Loneliness1988 · Sybil	Sybil
Going Undercover1988 · Marigold de la Hunt	Marigold de la Hunt
Casual Sex?1988 · Stacy	Stacy
Some Kind of Wonderful1987 · Amanda Jones	Amanda Jones
Howard the Duck1986 · Beverly Switzler	Beverly Switzler
SpaceCamp1986 · Kathryn	Kathryn
Back to the Future1985 · Lorraine Baines	Lorraine Baines
The Wild Life1984 · Anita	Anita
Red Dawn1984 · Erica	Erica
All the Right Moves1983 · Lisa	Lisa
Jaws 3-D1983 · Kelly Ann Bukowski	Kelly Ann Bukowski
The Making of Jaws 3-D: Sharks Don't Die1983 · Actor	Actor
QQueenDr. Page	Dr. Page
A Pretty Good MovieRamona	Ramona
You Are HereHelen	Helen
WWhat IfActor	Actor