Hilary Thompson (a.k.a. "Hilarie" Thompson) is an American actress, known primarily for her character roles in popular television throughout the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.
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Born in Birmingham, Michigan, Thompson is the daughter of Elizabeth Thompson and sister of actress Victoria Thompson. She graduated from Hollywood High School in 1966.[citation needed] Her performance in the school's production of My Fair Lady when a talent scout was present led to her first film contract.[1]
In 1966, Thompson made her television debut in a Kodak commercial aired during the Academy Awards.
On television, Thompson portrayed Lynn on Chico and the Man[2] Lizabeth Barrett on The Manhunter,[2]: 653 Lieutenant Betty Wheeler on Operation Petticoat,[2]: 757 Sharon St. Clair on Number 96,[2]: 774-775 Elizabeth Coates on The Young Rebels,[2]: 1208 and Ginger on Washingtoon.[3] She also appeared on programs such as I Dream of Jeannie, Bewitched, Gunsmoke, The Flying Nun, Room 222, The Odd Couple, The Brady Bunch, Barnaby Jones, Harry O, Starsky and Hutch, Fantasy Island, ALF, and a number of movies, ranging from comedy to drama and suspense-thrillers.
In 1988, at the age of 39, Thompson married actor, writer, director, and make-up effects artist, Alan Ormsby. They have a son, Austen.
Year | Title | Role |
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1968 | Maryjane | Hillarie |
1968 | How Sweet It Is! | Bootsie |
1968 | Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows | Hilarie |
1969 | Model Shop | Girl Hippie |
1969 | If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium | Shelly Ferguson |
1970 | Getting Straight | Cynthia |
1973 | Hex | Oriole |
1974 | The Manhunter | Lizabeth Barrett |
1978 | The Fury | Cheryl |
1981 | Nighthawks | Pam |