Brian Thompson


About

Born
August 28, 1959

Biography

Brian Thompson began a long string of roles in action films by appearing in Arnold Schwarzenegger's apocalyptic classic "The Terminator" in 1984, and he followed with several TV appearances before working with another iconic action star, Sylvester Stallone, in 1986's "Cobra." Extending his range to include other genres, he appeared in the comedy "Three Amigos!" starring Martin Short, Che...

Biography

Brian Thompson began a long string of roles in action films by appearing in Arnold Schwarzenegger's apocalyptic classic "The Terminator" in 1984, and he followed with several TV appearances before working with another iconic action star, Sylvester Stallone, in 1986's "Cobra." Extending his range to include other genres, he appeared in the comedy "Three Amigos!" starring Martin Short, Chevy Chase, and Steve Martin, the same year. In the late '80s Thompson had small roles on several TV series, including "Falcon Crest" and "Werewolf." In 1989 he made his first appearance in the "Star Trek" universe, playing various characters in three series and the film "Star Trek Generations." In the '90s he had recurring roles on the series "Key West," "The X-Files," and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." He returned to action with "Mortal Kombat: Annihilation," based on the popular video game. Thompson continued to work consistently in the '00s and '10s, with small appearances on popular TV series and several small film roles. Adding to his resume the title of director, Thompson wrote, produced, directed, and starred in the comedy the "Action Hero," drawing from his experience as a Hollywood action star.

Filmography

 

Cast (Feature Film)

Dragonquest (2009)
The Tillamook Treasure (2006)
Epoch: Evolution (2003)
Tower
Freddy vs. Jason (2003)
The Order (2002)
Joe Dirt (2001)
Epoch (2001)
JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS (2000)
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997)
Shao-Khan
Perfect Target (1997)
Major Oknard
Dragonheart (1996)
Star Trek: Generations (1994)
Rage and Honor (1992)
Doctor Mordrid (1992)
Kabal
Moon 44 (1991)
Ted & Venus (1991)
In the Cold of the Night (1991)
Life Stinks (1991)
Lionheart (1990)
Hired to Kill (1990)
After The Shock (1990)
Tom
FRIGHT NIGHT PART 2 (1989)
Bozworth
Nightwish (1988)
Alien Nation (1988)
Pass the Ammo (1988)
Miracle Mile (1988)
Feel the Heat (1987)
Danny
You Talkin' To Me? (1987)
James
Commando Squad (1987)
Cobra (1986)
Night Slasher
Three Amigos! (1986)
The Terminator (1984)

Music (Feature Film)

Class Act (1992)
Song

Film Production - Construction/Set (Feature Film)

When Brendan Met Trudy (2000)
Construction

Film Production - Main (Feature Film)

The Lobster (2015)
Driver
Black Knight (2001)
Production Assistant
Mad About Mambo (2000)
Construction Driver
Indian Summer (1993)
Driver

Special Thanks (Feature Film)

Carla's Song (1996)
Special Thanks To

Cast (Special)

The Owl (1991)
Norbert

Writer (Special)

Bramwell VI (2001)
Writer
Bramwell V (2000)
Writer
Flowers For the Judge (1990)
Writer
Sergeant Cribb, Series I (1980)
Writer ("Swing, Swing Together")

Film Production - Main (Special)

Autobiographies: The Enigma of Bobby Bittman (1988)
Photography

Special Thanks (Special)

Bramwell VI (2001)
Writer
Bramwell V (2000)
Writer
Flowers For the Judge (1990)
Writer
Sergeant Cribb, Series I (1980)
Writer ("Swing, Swing Together")

Misc. Crew (Special)

Silent Service (2001)
Researcher
Battle Group: Halsey (2001)
Researcher

Cast (TV Mini-Series)

The Naked Truth (1993)
Fatal Vision (1984)
Lieutenant Harrison

Life Events

Bibliography