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Lea Thompson: Biography

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  • Birth Name: Lea Katherine Thompson
  • Birth Place: Rochester, MN
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 05/31/1961, Gemini
  • Profession: Actor; ballet dancer
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Lea Thompson Fast Facts:
  • Danced with the Pennsylvania Ballet Company, the American Ballet Theatre and the San Francisco Ballet before turning to acting.
  • Appeared in a series of Burger King commercials before making her film debut in 1983's Jaws 3-D.
  • Originally turned down the part of Amanda in 1987's Some Kind of Wonderful but ultimately took the role at the behest of director Howard Deutch. Two years later, they married.
  • Won a 1999 TV GUIDE Award for her work on the sitcom Caroline in the City.
  • Lea Thompson Relationships:
  • Andrew Thompson - Brother
  • Barbara Thompson - Mother
  • Cliff Thompson - Father
  • Dennis Quaid - Ex-fiancé
  • Howard Deutch - Husband
  • Madeline Deutch - Daughter
  • Zoey Deutch - Daughter
  • Lea Thompson Awards:
  • 1996 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Female Performer in a New TV Series - Winner

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