Fred Thompson

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Characters played by Fred Thompson

Sheriff — Sinister (2012)

Authority figure overseeing local crime scenes.

Rear ADM Joshua Painter (Enterprise Carrier Battle Group) — The Hunt for Red October (1990)

Naval commander overseeing carrier strike operations.

Trudeau — Die Hard 2 (1990)

Military intelligence officer.

Senior Pastor — God's Not Dead 2 (2016)

A church leader providing guidance during crises.

Bull Hancock — Secretariat (2010)

Bull Hancock is a leading Kentucky horseman associated with Claiborne Farm. After meeting Penny Chenery at her mother's funeral, he offers assistance with the struggling stable and recommends Lucien Laurin as a replacement trainer, giving Penny crucial support during the operation's rebuilding.

Big John — Days of Thunder (1990)

The NASCAR President who intervenes in the Cole-Rowdy rivalry. He warns them against unsportsmanlike conduct and successfully persuades them to settle their differences, turning bitter rivals into close friends.

FBI Agent Grissom — Baby's Day Out (1994)

The lead federal agent who arrives at the Cotwell mansion to investigate Bink kidnapping. He coordinates with the family and nanny to track the baby movements through the city. Ultimately, he oversees the arrest of the three criminals at their apartment.

President Ulysses S. Grant — Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (2007)

The U.S. President who is lobbied by Senator Dawes to adopt and implement more humane treatment policies regarding Native Americans.

CIA Director Marshall — No Way Out (1987)

The head of the CIA overseeing the investigation into the leaked KGB sleeper agent. Farrell ultimately delivers incriminating evidence to him to resolve the crisis.

Dr. Getchell — Class Action (1991)

A doctor who acknowledges that Pavel warned him about the Meridian circuit. He says he considered the test results inconclusive and passed that assessment to company leadership; he also reveals that Grazier had previously told him there was nothing to worry about.

Carver Purcell — Necessary Roughness (1991)

The university president who oversees the academic and administrative side of the school. He warns Dean Elias against grade tampering and ultimately fires Elias after discovering his scheme to eliminate the football program and his misconduct toward Dr. Carter.

William Jennings Bryan — Alleged (2010)

A prominent opponent of evolution who speaks for the prosecution, Bryan faces questioning from defense attorney Clarence Darrow about the literal interpretation of the Bible. He acknowledges that some passages are figurative and that the creation days need not have been twenty-four hours, drawing attention to the conflict over religious belief and science.

Career Overview

Fred Thompson has 51 screen credits in a career dating back to 1983. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently God's Not Dead with 1 titles. Signature works include Sinister, Thunderheart, Unlimited. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
51
Birth Date
1942-08-19
Birth Place
Sheffield, Alabama, U.S.

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q298016), public domain (CC0).