Senator Thompson — The Ides of March Character Profile

About Senator Thompson

North Carolina Senator with control over 356 pledged delegates. He secures Morris's endorsement through a backroom political deal for a cabinet position, which Morris eventually accepts to win the nomination.

Character Facts

Played by

Jeffrey Wright

Appears in

The Ides of March (2011)

Role

Supporting

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