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Jack Thompson(1931-2008)

  • Producer
  • Writer
  • Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
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Jack Thompson was born on 10 September 1931 in Fox Lake, Illinois, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for Behind the Badge (2002), Record City (1977) and 50 Years of Country Music (1978). He died on 28 October 2008 in Beaufort, South Carolina, USA.
BornSeptember 10, 1931
DiedOctober 28, 2008(77)
BornSeptember 10, 1931
DiedOctober 28, 2008(77)
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Known for

Steve Altes in Behind the Badge (2002)
Behind the Badge
7.2
  • Producer
  • 2002
Record City (1977)
Record City
4.6
  • Producer
  • 1977
Dolly Parton, Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash, and Crystal Gayle in 50 Years of Country Music (1978)
50 Years of Country Music
TV Movie
  • Producer
  • 1978
Johnny Cash in The Johnny Cash Show (1969)
The Johnny Cash Show
8.6
TV Series
  • Producer

Credits

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Producer

  • Steve Altes in Behind the Badge (2002)
    Behind the Badge
    7.2
    • line producer
    • 2002
  • Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Waylon Jennings in Stagecoach (1986)
    Stagecoach
    5.9
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1986
  • The Winning Hand (1985)
    The Winning Hand
    7.3
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1985
  • Dolly Parton, Burt Reynolds, and Jim Nabors in The Best Little Special in Texas (1982)
    The Best Little Special in Texas
    7.7
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1982
  • Waylon
    8.1
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 1980
  • The Unbroken Circle: A Tribute to Mother Maybelle Carter
    6.7
    TV Special
    • producer
    • 1979
  • Featherstone's Nest (1979)
    Featherstone's Nest
    TV Movie
    • associate producer
    • 1979
  • Starting Fresh
    TV Movie
    • associate producer
    • 1979
  • Danny Thomas: Young & Foolish
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1978
  • The 35th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1978)
    The 35th Annual Golden Globe Awards
    7.0
    TV Special
    • producer
    • 1978
  • Dolly Parton, Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash, and Crystal Gayle in 50 Years of Country Music (1978)
    50 Years of Country Music
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1978
  • Record City (1977)
    Record City
    4.6
    • associate producer
    • 1977
  • Paul Lynde in The Paul Lynde Halloween Special (1976)
    The Paul Lynde Halloween Special
    6.8
    TV Special
    • associate producer
    • 1976
  • Lily
    TV Movie
    • associate producer
    • 1974
  • Sandy in Disneyland (1974)
    Sandy in Disneyland
    7.2
    TV Special
    • associate producer
    • 1974

Writer

  • The Winning Hand (1985)
    The Winning Hand
    7.3
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1985
  • Dolly Parton, Burt Reynolds, and Jim Nabors in The Best Little Special in Texas (1982)
    The Best Little Special in Texas
    7.7
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1982
  • Waylon
    8.1
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1980
  • Dolly Parton, Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash, and Crystal Gayle in 50 Years of Country Music (1978)
    50 Years of Country Music
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1978

Second Unit or Assistant Director

  • Robert Young, Lauren Chapin, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray, and Jane Wyatt in Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas (1977)
    Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas
    7.4
    TV Movie
    • first assistant director
    • 1977

Personal details

  • Born
    • September 10, 1931
    • Fox Lake, Illinois, USA
  • Died
    • October 28, 2008
    • Beaufort, South Carolina, USA

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