Marshall Thompson

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

4.414

Gender

Male

Birthday

27-Nov-1925

Age

(99 years old)

Place of Birth

Peoria, Illinois, USA

Also Known As
  • James Marshall Thompson
  • J. Marsh Thomson

Marshall Thompson

Biography

Marshall Thompson (November 27, 1925 – May 18, 1992) was an American film and television actor. He was born James Marshall Thompson in Peoria, Illinois. In 1943 Thompson, known for his boy-next-door good looks, was signed by Universal Pictures. He played quiet, thoughtful teens in Universal's feature films, including a lead opposite singing star Gloria Jean in Reckless Age, earning $350 weekly. During 1946 Universal discharged most of its contract players; that same year Thompson moved to MGM and his film roles steadily increased and improved. Thompson became a freelance actor in the 1950s and worked for various studios on a variety of pictures, including a number of horror and science-fiction features; this included the role of Carruthers in It! The Terror from Beyond Space (1958), one of the two feature films that would later inspire the plot for director Ridley Scott's 1979 big budget feature film Alien. Thompson also starred as Mel Hunter in the syndicated science fiction TV series World of Giants, about a man who has been miniaturized and must live in a dollhouse. By the 1960s, Thompson's boyish looks had matured and his screen persona became more authoritative. He co-starred with Annie Fargé in the 33-episode CBS sitcom Angel (1960–1961) about an American architect with a charming but scatterbrained French wife, who often got into zany, Lucy Ricardo-esque situations, caused in part by her lack of English; the show was canceled after 33 episodes due to low ratings, despite critical acclaim for French-born newcomer Annie Fargé. In the mid-1960s Thompson starred in CBS's Daktari, a television series about a veterinarian in Africa; the series was based on Thompson's 1965 feature film Clarence, the Cross-Eyed Lion. Later in his career, he appeared in many television episodes and in feature films such as The Turning Point (1977) and The Formula(1980). Thompson was a brother-in-law of actor Richard Long, best known for his role as Jarrod Barkley in ABC's The Big Valley. Thompson's wife, Barbara, was Long's sister. Marshall Thompson died from congestive heart failure at the age of sixty-six in Royal Oak, Michigan. Description above from the Wikipedia article  Marshall Thompson , licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


Credits

The Mighty Jungle The Mighty Jungle (1964) Character: N/A
A South American expedition is in search of fortune thought to be hidden in an Lost Aztec city. While trudging through the jungles the main character in the story becomes detached from the group. He develops a fever and in a desperate attempt to cool his fever, he gorges himself on some jungle fruit.
Ride the Tiger Ride the Tiger (1970) Character: N/A
An international thriller that centers on the doings at the Crystal Club Casino in Manila Bay, Philippines, owned by George Montgomery and frequented by his old Vietnam buddy, Marshall Thompson. The action moves across the globe as various law enforcement agencies try to stop a legendary opium dealer and make life difficult for Montgomery.
Born to Fight Born to Fight (1956) Character: Man Exiting Airplane (uncredited)
A showcase of bullfighting in Portugal, explaining how the country's version of the sport differs from those in Spain and Latin America and helps define the national character. After showing the training techniques for the bulls and horses, a bullfight is presented.
A Yank in Viet-Nam A Yank in Viet-Nam (1964) Character: Maj. Benson
A U.S. Marine Corps pilot is shot down over the Vietnamese jungle. In his endeavor to get to safety, he meets a female guerrilla fighter and a nationalist named Hong.
La grande caccia La grande caccia (1962) Character: Marsh Connors
American photojournalist Marsh Conners is assigned to cover a cattle epidemic. Falling in love with research scientist Dr. Marie Avedon, Conners attempts to help her convince the Masai tribesmen to have their cattle inoculated, and to locate the source of the disease.
George George (1972) Character: Jim
After a St. Bernard named George is given to a relative by it's owner he causes mischief in the neighboring town and for the newly named owner, After enough terror while trying to get a girl, The newly found owner gives George to a monastery in the cold snowy mountain wasteland until it's original owner comes back to get him. However, during the night George escapes and finds himself trapped among the frozen wasteland. And the only way for the newly found owner to get the girl and save George is to realize the importance of having and saving George is.
Dallas: The Early Years Dallas: The Early Years (1986) Character: Dr. Ted Johnson
Prequel to the popular "Dallas" TV series focuses on the origins of the Ewing-Barnes feud during the 1930's. Larry Hagman provides the opening narration for the film. The story opens at a 1951 barbecue with "Digger" Barnes firing a shot at "Jock" Ewing. Immediately flashing back to the depression, the two men first meet in a boxcar as both are hoboing. Their original friendship is built on their desires to find oil. But their failings start as they both compete for the hand of the beautiful Miss Ellie. Jock is shown to be an honorable man caught up in a backlash. Digger is a neurotic, alcoholic with a gift for finding oil.
Devil's Doorway Devil's Doorway (1950) Character: Rod MacDougall
A Native American Civil War hero returns home to fight for his people.
Flight of the Lost Balloon Flight of the Lost Balloon (1961) Character: Dr.Joseph Farady
Period adventure tale about an expedition using a hot-air balloon to rescue an explorer lost in Africa.
The Basketball Fix The Basketball Fix (1951) Character: Johnny Long
A college basketball star collaborrates with organized crime and becomes involved in 'point shaving.' A sportswriter tries to get him back on the right track.
Fiend Without a Face Fiend Without a Face (1958) Character: Major Jeff Cummings
An American airbase in Canada provokes resentment from the nearby residents after fallout from nuclear experiments at the base are blamed for a recent spate of disappearances. A captain from the airbase is assigned to investigate, and begins to suspect that an elderly British scientist who lives near the base and conducts research in the field of mind over matter knows more than he is letting on..
Command Decision Command Decision (1948) Character: Capt. George Washington Bellpepper Lee
High-ranking officers struggle with the decision to prioritize bombing German factories producing new jet fighters over the extremely high casualties the mission will cost.
Reckless Age Reckless Age (1944) Character: Roy Connors
Linda Wadsworth rebels against her millionaire grandfather, J. H. Wadsworth, and runs away from home. Unknown to Mr. Wadsworth, she gets a job at one of his many five-and-ten-cents stores as a clerk.
The Turning Point The Turning Point (1977) Character: Carter
As young dancers, they were best friends and fierce rivals. Deedee left the stage for marriage and motherhood, while Emma would become an international ballet icon. But when Deedee's teenage daughter is invited to join Emma's dance company and begins an affair with a young Russian star, the two women are forced to confront the choices they've made, the resentments they've hidden and the emotional truths they must face at the turning point.
To the Shores of Hell To the Shores of Hell (1966) Character: Maj. Greg Donahue
A Marine officer leads a rescue mission through the Vietnamese jungle to rescue his brother, a doctor who has been taken prisoner by the Viet Cong.
Mystery Street Mystery Street (1950) Character: Henry Shanway
When a young woman's skeletal remains turn up on a Massachusetts beach, Barnstable cop Peter Moralas teams with Boston police and uses forensics, with the help of a Harvard professor, to determine the woman's identity, how she died, and who killed her.
Stars in My Crown Stars in My Crown (1950) Character: Narrator (adult John Kenyon) (voice)
Civil War veteran Josiah Grey comes to a small town to be a gospel minister. In time, he has a family and many friends but also finds friction with a few of his parishioners.
My Six Convicts My Six Convicts (1952) Character: Blivens Scott
A psychologist takes on the daunting task of getting into the mind of prisoners. He must gain the trust and cooperation from a group of men who have no reason to help him and who might enjoy killing him.
Lure of the Swamp Lure of the Swamp (1957) Character: Simon Lewt
Simon Lute ekes out a modest living chartering his skiff to tourists and guiding them through the labyrinthine bayou.
It! The Terror from Beyond Space It! The Terror from Beyond Space (1958) Character: Carruthers
The first manned expedition to Mars is invaded by an unknown life form, which stows away on the rescue ship.
Zebra in the Kitchen Zebra in the Kitchen (1965) Character: Shaving Man
A young boy lets the animals out of their cages at the Zoo, to set them free, but the animals start taking over the town.
No Man Is an Island No Man Is an Island (1962) Character: Jonn Sonnenberg
The true story of George Tweed, an American sailor who became the only serviceman on the island of Guam to avoid capture by the Japanese during the early years of World War II.
Battle Taxi Battle Taxi (1955) Character: 2nd Lt. Tim Vernon
In the Korean war, the commander of an Air Rescue helicopter team must show a hot-shot former jet pilot how important helicopter rescue work is and turn him into a team player.
The Rose Bowl Story The Rose Bowl Story (1952) Character: Steve Davis
The newly crowned Rose Bowl Princess and a tough but tender football player find the California Rose Bowl is an area for their budding romance.
Words and Music Words and Music (1948) Character: Herbert Fields
Encomium to Larry Hart (1895-1943), seen through the fictive eyes of his song-writing partner, Richard Rodgers (1902-1979): from their first meeting, through lean years and their breakthrough, to their successes on Broadway, London, and Hollywood. We see the fruits of Hart and Rodgers' collaboration - elaborately staged numbers from their plays, characters' visits to night clubs, and impromptu performances at parties. We also see Larry's scattered approach to life, his failed love with Peggy McNeil, his unhappiness, and Richard's successful wooing of Dorothy Feiner.
The Romance of Rosy Ridge The Romance of Rosy Ridge (1947) Character: Ben Mac Bean
A mysterious Civil War veteran courts a Missouri farmer's daughter amid postwar unrest.
Battleground Battleground (1949) Character: Jim Layton
Members of the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division are fighting for their country amidst the rugged terrain of Bastogne, Belgium, in December 1944. Holley and his American compatriots have already seen one of their own, Roderigues, perish under enemy fire. The men try to rebuff another series of Nazi attacks, but what they really need is a change in the weather. Without clear skies, they'll never get the air support they need.
Homecoming Homecoming (1948) Character: Staff Sgt. 'Mac' McKeen
Self-absorbed Dr. Lee Johnson enlists with the Army medical corps during World War II, more out of a feeling that it's "the thing to do" rather than deep-seated patriotism. On his first day, he's put into place by 'Snapshot', a sassy and attractive nurse. Their initial antagonism blossoms into romance. Lee then finds himself torn with guilt over being unfaithful to his wife, Penny, who's waiting for him back home.
Crashout Crashout (1955) Character: Billy Lang
Convict Van Duff engineers a large-scale prison break; the six survivors hide out in a forgotten mine working near the prison, then set out on a long, dangerous journey by foot, car, train and truck to retrieve Duff's bank loot. En route, as they touch the lives of "regular folks," each has his own rendezvous with destiny.
Blonde Fever Blonde Fever (1944) Character: Freddie Bilson
Peter and Delilah are a married couple running a roadside café in Nevada. Their stable partnership turns rocky, though, with the arrival of the sultry Sally, a waitress who catches Peter's wandering eye. Delilah strikes back by hiring Sally's boyfriend as a waiter. Sally is initially dismissive of Peter's advances, but when he wins $40,000 in a lottery, she quickly pounces, turning on the charm and eyeing the easy life.
The Caddy The Caddy (1953) Character: Bruce Reeber
Although the son of a skilled golfer and an outstanding player in his own right, Harvey Miller is too nervous to play in front of a gallery, so he acts as coach and caddy for Joe Anthony, his girlfriend's brother.
Gallant Bess Gallant Bess (1946) Character: Tex Barton
Marshall Thompson stars in this MGM drama about a young soldier's devotion to a horse he rescues during WWII. (Not to be confused with "Adventures of Gallant Bess", another film released two years later.)
Bog Bog (1979) Character: Dr. Brad Wednesday
Dynamite fishing in a rural swamp revives a prehistoric gill monster that must have the blood of human females in order to survive.
They Were Expendable They Were Expendable (1945) Character: Ens. 'Snake' Gardner
After a demonstration of new PT boats, navy brass are still unconvinced of their viability in combat, leaving Lt. "Rusty" Ryan frustrated. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, however, Ryan and his buddy Lt. Brickley are told they can finally take their squadron into battle. The PT boats quickly prove their worth, successfully shooting down Japanese planes, relaying messages between islands, and picking off a multitude of enemy ships.
The Cockeyed Miracle The Cockeyed Miracle (1946) Character: Jim Griggs
A 60-ish Maine shipbuilder (Frank Morgan) and his 30-ish father (Keenan Wynn) provide for their family from the hereafter.
The Clock The Clock (1945) Character: Bill
A G.I. en route to Europe falls in love during a whirlwind two-day leave in New York City.
The Secret Heart The Secret Heart (1946) Character: Brandon Reynolds
Penny Addams lives in a constant state of depression stemming from the trauma of her father's death when she was just a young girl. Her brother, Chase, and stepmother, Lee, work to help Penny process her grief through psychotherapy and revisiting their past, but only the revelation of long-buried family secrets -- including her mother's secret lover and the true nature of her father's death -- can bring Penny out of her intense despair.
White Dog White Dog (1982) Character: Director
A trainer attempts to retrain a vicious dog that’s been raised to kill black people.
The Tall Target The Tall Target (1951) Character: Lance Beaufort
A detective tries to prevent the assassination of President-elect Abraham Lincoln during a train ride headed for Washington in 1861.
First Man into Space First Man into Space (1959) Character: Cmdr. Charles Ernest Prescott
The first pilot to leave Earth's atmosphere lands, then vanishes; but something with a craving for blood prowls the countryside...
B.F.'s Daughter B.F.'s Daughter (1948) Character: The Sailor
Wealthy Polly Fulton marries a progressive scholar whose attitudes toward capitalism and acquired wealth puts their marriage in jeopardy.
That's Entertainment, Part II That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) Character: (archive footage)
Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire present more golden moments from the MGM film library, this time including comedy and drama as well as classic musical numbers.
Port of Hell Port of Hell (1954) Character: Marsh Walker
The new warden of a large American harbor raises the hackles of sailors and fishermen by his strict enforcement of all the safety rules. He takes the time, though, to romance the sister of his biggest rival.
Clarence, the Cross-Eyed Lion Clarence, the Cross-Eyed Lion (1965) Character: Dr. Marsh Tracy
When a native village is apparently terrorized by a Lion, the local sergeant enlists the help of a veterinarian working at a nearby animal study center. It is soon discovered that the Lion has a unique problem, it has double vision due to the fact that it is cross eyed and therefore cannot hunt. The Lion is taken back to the study center and is soon adopted by the vet's daughter. Meanwhile, a dangerous criminal is planning to capture young Gorillas and sell them on the black market...
The Secret Man The Secret Man (1958) Character: Dr. Cliff Mitchell
A physicist finds himself drawn into an investigation to track down a spy at his research station.
Good Morning, Miss Dove Good Morning, Miss Dove (1955) Character: Wilfred Banning Pendleton III
Miss Dove is a prim New England school teacher who is treasured by her students in the small town of Liberty Hill. When she falls ill, a kindly doctor, who is a former student of Miss Dove's, comes to her aid. As many of her pupils, present and past, come to see her in the hospital, they reveal how Miss Dove has greatly impacted their lives over the years. These visitors include a police officer, a playwright, a banker, a convict, and an unmarried mother.
Dial 1119 Dial 1119 (1950) Character: Gunther Wyckoff
A deranged killer escapes from a mental institution, intent on locating the psychiatrist whose testimony sent him to the asylum, holds the patrons of a bar hostage.
Cult of the Cobra Cult of the Cobra (1955) Character: Tom Markel
While stationed in Asia, six American G.I.'s witness the secret ritual of Lamians (worshipers of women who can change into serpents). When discovered by the cult, the High Lamian Priest vows that "the Cobra Goddess will avenge herself". Once back in the United States, a mysterious woman enters into their lives and accidents begin to happen. The shadow of a cobra is seen just before each death.
The Show-Off The Show-Off (1946) Character: Joe Fisher
Chaos is brought to a family when daughter marries a brash young man met on a blind date.
McBain McBain (1991) Character: Mr. Rich
Santos attempts to lead a people's revolt in Colombia to overthrow the Presidente. When his revolt fails and he is killed, his sister Christina goes to New York to find McBain, a lieutenant Santos rescued during the Vietnam War. McBain agrees to help, recruits his old war buddies, raises some cash by killing a few drug dealers, then leads an attack to topple the Colombian government.
To Hell and Back To Hell and Back (1955) Character: Johnson
The true WWII story of Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier in U.S. history. Based on the autobiography of Audie Murphy who stars as himself in the film.
Bad Bascomb Bad Bascomb (1946) Character: Jimmy Holden
A western bandit is reformed by his love for a little girl.
The Purple Heart The Purple Heart (1944) Character: Morrison (uncredited)
This is the story of the crew of a downed bomber, captured after a run over Tokyo, early in the war. Relates the hardships the men endure while in captivity, and their final humiliation: being tried and convicted as war criminals.
Roseanna McCoy Roseanna McCoy (1949) Character: Tolbert McCoy
It's the Hatfields vs. the McCoys in this 1949 film, with Farley Granger and Joan Evans as the hillbilly Romeo and Juliet whose forbidden romance rekindles a long-standing feud between their respective families.
The Formula The Formula (1980) Character: Geologist #1
While investigating the death of a friend and fellow cop, Los Angeles police officer Barney Caine stumbles across evidence that Nazis created a synthetic alternative to gasoline during World War II. This revelation has the potential to end the established global oil industry, making the formula a very valuable and dangerous piece of information. Eventually, Caine must contend with oil tycoon Adam Steiffel, who clearly has his own agenda regarding the formula.
Around the World Under the Sea Around the World Under the Sea (1966) Character: Dr. Orin Hillyard
A five man submarine plants sensors around the worlds oceans to monitor for a impending earthquake.
Cruise Into Terror Cruise Into Terror (1978) Character: Bennett
An Egyptian sarcophagus that is cargo on a pleasure cruise ship has a secret - it contains the son of Satan, and its effects start to make the ship's passengers behave strangely.
The Valley of Decision The Valley of Decision (1945) Character: Ted Scott
Mary Rafferty comes from a poor family of steel mill workers in 19th Century Pittsburgh. Her family objects when she goes to work as a maid for the wealthy Scott family which controls the mill. Mary catches the attention of handsome scion Paul Scott, but their romance is complicated by Paul's engagement to someone else and a bitter strike among the mill workers.
Twice Blessed Twice Blessed (1945) Character: Jimmy
Stephanie and Terry are identical twins who have been raised separately since their parents divorced seven years earlier. Each envies the lifestyle of the other; and they decide, without telling Jeff or Mary, to switch families for a day or two. They soon find that it is harder to do what the other person is expected to do, and that looking alike is not enough. When they find that their charade may bring their parents back together, they agree to continue it. A major complication begins when Alice, Jeff's girlfriend and co-worker, finds out the real story.



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