Fred Thompson
Party: Republican
Occupation: Actor, lawyer and lobbyist
Current Job / Position: Actor on "Law and Order"
Web site(s):
I'm With Fred (Official site)
Fred Thompson's Voting Record
Fred Dalton Thompson, Internet Movie Database
Latest News
- Biden Takes On 'Red October' Thompson (Sept. 3, 2008)
- GOP Drags Out Some Old Standbys for Improv Night (Sept. 3, 2008)
- Convention Cheat Sheet: Fred Steals The Night (Sept. 3, 2008)
- At Long Last, Thompson's Moment to Shine (Sept. 3, 2008)
- GOP Convention Back on Track -- With Changes (Sept. 2, 2008)
On the Issues
Thompson's Issue Statements
Health Care, Social Security, Iraq, National Security, Energy, Immigration, Affirmative Action, Economy, Education, Gay Marriage, Abortion, Poverty, Gun Control, Stem Cell Research, Top Priorities
Photos and Video
The Life and Career of Fred D. Thompson
Fred Dalton Thompson was born on Aug. 19, 1942 in Sheffield, Ala. The former senator, lawyer, radio commentator, and actor has announced that his official campaign for president will begin September 6, 2007.
Biography
Personal
Birthdate: August 19, 1942 (Sheffield, Ala.)
Hometown: Lawrenceburg, Tenn.
Spouse: Jeri Kehn Thompson
Children: Tony Thompson, Daniel Thompson, Hayden Victoria Thompson, Betsy Thompson (died in 2002), Samuel Thompson
Religion: Protestant
Education
- Vanderbilt University, J.D., 1967
- Memphis State University, B.A., 1964
Experience
Businesses Owned, Past Careers, Board Memberships, Etc.:
- Fellow, American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, present
- Lobbyist, 2004-2006
- Arthur Branch, "Law and Order," 2002-present
- White House Chief of Staff Harry Sargent, "In the Line of Fire," 1993
- Admiral Joshua Painter, "The Hunt for Red October," 1990
- Trudeau, "Die Hard 2," 1990
- Himself, "Marie," 1985
- Lawyer and Lobbyist, 1975-1993
Public Service / Elected Offices:
- Senator, United States Senate, 1994-2003
- Member, Tennessee Appellate Court Nominating Commission, 1985-1987
- Special Counsel, Senate Intelligence Committee, 1982
- Special Counsel, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, 1980-1981
- Committee Member, Senate Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities ("Watergate Committee"), 1973-1974
- Assistant U.S. Attorney, 1969-1972
Book(s)
- At That Point in Time: The Inside Story of the Senate Watergate Committee by Fred Thompson
Campaign Finance
| Funds Raised | $-21,982 |
| Funds Spent | $84,526 |
| Cash on Hand | $201,211 |
Data as of June 30, 2008
Full JUN 2008 Financial Report »
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Pat Sajak | $2,300 |
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| T.V. PERFORMER | SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146 | ||
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