Lea Thompson

65, from Rochester, Minnesota, USA

Artwork for Back to the FutureImage of Lea Thompson

Biography

Lea Katherine Thompson (born May 31, 1961) is an American actress and director. She is best known for her 1990s NBC situation comedy Caroline in the City and her portrayal of Lorraine Baines McFly, Marty McFly's mother, in the Back to the Future trilogy. As a staple in big budget/high profile blockbusters of the 1980's and 90's, her other roles include Red Dawn, Howard the Duck, Jaws 3-D, Some Kind of Wonderful, The Beverly Hillbillies, and All the Right Moves. She has appeared in numerous TV movies and guest starred on several TV shows.

Timeline

2025Aged 64

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2024Aged 63

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2022Aged 61

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2021Aged 60

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2020Aged 59

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2019Aged 58

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2018Aged 57

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2017Aged 56

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2016Aged 55

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2015Aged 54

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2014Aged 53

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2013Aged 52

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2012Aged 51

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2011Aged 50

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2010Aged 49

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2009Aged 48

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2008Aged 47

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2007Aged 46

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2006Aged 45

2005Aged 44

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2003Aged 42

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2002Aged 41

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1998Aged 37

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    Melissa Cavatelli

1996Aged 35

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1995Aged 34

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1994Aged 33

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1993Aged 32

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1992Aged 31

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1990Aged 29

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  • Poster for Back to the Future Part III

    Maggie McFly / Lorraine McFly

1989Aged 28

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    Sally Matthews

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    Lorraine

1988Aged 27

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1987Aged 26

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    Amanda Jones

1986Aged 25

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    Kathryn

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    Beverly Switzler

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1985Aged 24

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    Lorraine Baines

1984Aged 23

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    Erica

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    Anita

1983Aged 22

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    Kelly Ann Bukowski

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    Lisa

Year unknown

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