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Linda Thompson is a television actor, film actor and songwriter. Linda Thompson was born on May 23, 1950 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. The age as of 2026 is 76. Schooling on record includes University of Memphis. Listed accolades include Emmy Award and Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award (2002).
My Take
What strikes me about Linda Thompson is the arc from being beside others to standing in her own right. Yes, the headlines mention Elvis, Bruce Jenner and David Foster, but I'm more interested in the woman who reinvented herself as a songwriter and earned a humanitarian award. That trajectory, from Hee Haw Honey to credited writer, takes a quiet stubbornness I admire. She could have coasted on proximity to fame; instead she built a creative identity of her own. To me she reads as someone who chose substance over spectacle, and that choice is the most compelling thing about her.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Linda Thompson
- Name (Japanese)
- リンダ・トンプソン
- Reading
- りんだ・とんぷそん
- Born
- May 23, 1950 (age 76)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Tiger
- Origin
- Memphis, Tennessee, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / actor / songwriter / performing artist
2. Background
- University
- University of Memphis
Awards & achievements
- Emmy Award
- 2002 Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ltlindathompson/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linda%20Thompson
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q780846
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Linda Thompson born?
Born May 23, 1950 (age 76).
Where is Linda Thompson from?
Linda Thompson is from Memphis, Tennessee, United States.
What does Linda Thompson do?
Linda Thompson works as television actor, film actor, actor, songwriter, performing artist.
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