Al Thompson (September 21, 1884 – March 1, 1960) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 170 films between 1916 and 1958.
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Al Thompson | |
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Thompson in short film Disorder in the Court (1936) | |
| Born | (1884-09-21)September 21, 1884 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | March 1, 1960(1960-03-01) (aged 75) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor, stunt double |
| Years active | 1916–1958 |
Well known in the industry for performing the more difficult stunts, he kept busy as a stunt double for Andy Clyde in the latter's many movies and also appeared in many Three Stooges shorts. The wiry, athletic Thompson performed in a variety of bit parts and was equally comfortable in roles as varied as laundry worker, professor, desk clerk, or sign painter.