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Jimmy Thompson (actor) (James Edward Thompson) was born on 30 October, 1925 in Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, is an English actor, writer and director. Discover Jimmy Thompson (actor)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 79 years old?

Popular As James Edward Thompson
Occupation actor, writer, director
Age 79 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 30 October, 1925
Birthday 30 October
Birthplace Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Date of death 21 April, 2005
Died Place York, England
Nationality West

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His wife is Nina (d.1999)

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1925

James Edward Thompson (30 October 1925 – 21 April 2005) was an English actor, writer and director.

He was born 30 October 1925 in Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire and educated at St. Peter's School in York.

As a young man he began his career in repertory theatre in Yorkshire and he toured with a theatrical company headed by Jean Forbes-Robertson.

After his national service, he moved to London, and his early appearances on the West End stage were in intimate revue.

1956

In 1956, he became known for his impersonation of the American pianist and entertainer, Liberace, in the revue, For Amusement Only, at the Apollo Theatre.

1959

Thompson was called in the 1959 libel action brought by the pianist against the Daily Mirror, and was himself subsequently sued by Liberace.

Thompson settled out of court, making a donation to an actors’ charity.

In 1959, he and his wife, Nina, co-authored a musical comedy, The Quiz Kid, which was presented at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith.

1960

In the 1960s, Thompson appeared regularly in the BBC television programme, Pinky and Perky, created by Jan and Vlasta Dalibor.

1961

His film appearances include Carry On Regardless (1961), Carry On Cruising (1962), Band of Thieves (1962) (where he had one of the main roles) and Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines (1965).

His directorial credits include directing Simon Ward in Perchance to Dream, Patrick Cargill in Don't Misunderstand Me, Mollie Sugden in My Giddy Aunt, Windsor Davies in My Wife Whatsername, Peggy Mount in Blithe Spirit, and the original production of Jeeves Takes Charge with Edward Duke.

1964

In 1964, he starred in Monsieur Blaise at the Royal Court and Phoenix theatres, a play adapted by his wife from the Claude Magnier farce.

1967

In 1967, he starred in the title role in the first BBC2 play in colour, Lieutenant Tenant.

1970

Other television appearances included The Benny Hill Show (1970) and George and Mildred (1978).

1974

In 1974, Thompson starred in The Englishman Amused at the Young Vic, a production which again he co-wrote with his wife.

1992

In 1992, he was once more in revue, appearing at the Whitehall Theatre in Spread a Little Happiness, the Vivian Ellis musical.

2005

After the death of his wife in 1999, he retired to York where he died on 21 April 2005.