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Tony Thompson(1954-2003)

  • Actor
  • Music Department
  • Soundtrack
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Tony Thompson was born on 15 November 1954 in Queens, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection (2009), Madonna (1984) and Madonna: Love Don't Live Here Anymore (1996). He was married to Patrice Jennings. He died on 12 November 2003 in Encino, California, USA.
BornNovember 15, 1954
DiedNovember 12, 2003(48)
BornNovember 15, 1954
DiedNovember 12, 2003(48)
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Known for

Madonna in Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection (2009)
Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection
8.4
Video
  • Soundtrack
  • 2009
Madonna in Madonna (1984)
Madonna
8.1
Video
  • Soundtrack
  • 1984
Madonna in Madonna: Love Don't Live Here Anymore (1996)
Madonna: Love Don't Live Here Anymore
6.5
Music Video
  • Music Department
  • 1996
Madonna in Madonna: The Immaculate Collection (1990)
Madonna: The Immaculate Collection
8.6
Video
  • Music Department
  • 1990

Credits

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Actor

  • The Power Station: She Can Rock It (1996)
    The Power Station: She Can Rock It
    6.7
    Music Video
    • Tony Thompson
    • 1996
  • Michael Jackson in Michael Jackson: Give in to Me (1993)
    Michael Jackson: Give in to Me
    8.0
    Music Video
    • Drummer
    • 1993
  • Distance: Give It Up
    Music Video
    • Tony Thompson (as Distance)
    • 1989
  • The Power Station: Communication (1985)
    The Power Station: Communication
    5.5
    Music Video
    • Tony Thompson
    • 1985
  • Robert Palmer in The Power Station: Get It on (Bang a Gong) (1985)
    The Power Station: Get It on (Bang a Gong)
    6.6
    Music Video
    • Tony Thompson (uncredited)
    • 1985
  • The Power Station: Some Like It Hot (1985)
    The Power Station: Some Like It Hot
    6.4
    Music Video
    • Tony Thompson
    • 1985
  • Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in Miami Vice (1984)
    Miami Vice
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Power Station Drummer (uncredited)
    • 1985
  • David Bowie in Best of Bowie (2002)
    David Bowie: Modern Love
    7.2
    Music Video
    • Drummer
    • 1983
  • Chic: I Want Your Love (1979)
    Chic: I Want Your Love
    6.5
    Music Video
    • Tony Thompson
    • 1979
  • Chic: Dance, Dance, Dance (1978)
    Chic: Dance, Dance, Dance
    6.4
    Music Video
    • Tony Thompson
    • 1978
  • Chic: Everybody Dance (1978)
    Chic: Everybody Dance
    7.0
    Music Video
    • Tony Thompson
    • 1978
  • Chic: Le Freak (1978)
    Chic: Le Freak
    6.3
    Music Video
    • Tony Thompson
    • 1978

Music Department

  • Madonna in Madonna: Love Don't Live Here Anymore (1996)
    Madonna: Love Don't Live Here Anymore
    6.5
    Music Video
    • drum machine
    • 1996
  • Madonna in Madonna: The Immaculate Collection (1990)
    Madonna: The Immaculate Collection
    8.6
    Video
    • musician: drums
    • 1990

Soundtrack

  • Peter Adamson, Jean Alexander, Johnny Briggs, Margot Bryant, and Doris Speed in Coronation Street (1960)
    Coronation Street
    5.6
    TV Series
    • performer: "Le Freak"
    • performer: "Good Times" (uncredited, uncredited)
    • 2015–2016
  • Madonna in Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection (2009)
    Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection
    8.4
    Video
    • performer: "Like a Virgin", "Material Girl"
    • 2009
  • Madonna in Madonna: The Video Collection 93:99 (1999)
    Madonna: The Video Collection 93:99
    8.4
    Video
    • performer: "Love Don't Live Here Anymore"
    • 1999
  • Madonna in Madonna: Love Don't Live Here Anymore (1996)
    Madonna: Love Don't Live Here Anymore
    6.5
    Music Video
    • performer: "Love Don't Live Here Anymore"
    • 1996
  • Madonna in Madonna: The Immaculate Collection (1990)
    Madonna: The Immaculate Collection
    8.6
    Video
    • performer: "Like a Virgin", "Material Girl"
    • 1990
  • Madonna in Madonna (1984)
    Madonna
    8.1
    Video
    • performer: "Like a Virgin"
    • 1984

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Distance
  • Height
    • 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
  • Born
    • November 15, 1954
    • Queens, New York, USA
  • Died
    • November 12, 2003
    • Encino, California, USA(kidney cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Patrice JenningsJuly 22, 2000 - November 12, 2003 (his death, 2 children)

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    Was a drummer and a member of Chic.

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