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J. Lee Thompson (1914–2002)


J. Lee Thompson was born on August 1, 1914 in Bristol, England, UK. He was a director and writer, known for Navaronen tykit (1961), Nainen aamutakissa (1957) and Apinoiden planeetan valloitus (1972). He was previously married to Penny Thompson, Florence (Bill) Bailey, Lucille Kelly and Joan Henry. He died on August 30, 2002 in Sooke, British ... See full bio »

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Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins & 10 nominations. See more awards »

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Known For

Navaronen tykit Director
(1961)
(1957)
Tuomitun kosto Director
(1962)

Filmography

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 1986 Tulijalka
 1981 Code Red (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Code Red (1981)
 1980 Caboblanco
 1976 Widow (TV Movie)
 1975 The Blue Knight (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Pilot (1975)
 1973 Taistelu apinoiden planeetasta (directed by)
 1972 Apinoiden planeetan valloitus (directed by)
 1970 Country Dance
 1968 Kuuma raja
 1966 Pahan silmä
 1962 Taras Bulba
 1959 Puuton katu (as J. Lee-Thompson)
 1957 The Good Companions (as J. Lee-Thompson)
 1955 Alligaattori Amorina (as J. Lee-Thompson)
 1955 Villit tyttäreni (as J. Lee-Thompson)
 1954 Pennitön aviomies (as J. Lee-Thompson)
 1954 Parempikin päivä koittaa (as J. Lee-Thompson)
 1953 The Yellow Balloon (as J. Lee-Thompson)
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Show Show Self (16 credits)
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Other Works:

Active on Broadway in the following production: See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Article | See more »

Alternate Names:

J. Lee-Thompson | John Lee-Thompson | John Lee Thompsn | J. Lee Thompson | J.L. Thompson | John Lee Thompson

Spouse:

Penny Thompson  (his death)  (2 children) | See more »
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Personal Quote:

The knack of choosing his scripts wisely is one of the greatest assets a director can have - knowing what to discard, what to refuse. I've learned by experience that it's fatal to accept a poor script because it contains one or two good scenes which you long to shoot. See more »

Trivia:

Frequently collaborated with film score composers Jerry Goldsmith, Robert O. Ragland and John Williams. See more »

Nickname:

Mighty Mouse

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