Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1949-04-03 (74 years old)

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Biography

Richard Thompson (born 3 April 1949) is an English singer, songwriter, and guitarist.Thompson first gained prominence in the late 1960s as the lead guitarist and songwriter for the folk rock group Fairport Convention, which he had co-founded in 1967. After departing the group in 1971, Thompson released his debut solo album Henry the Human Fly in 1972. The next year, he formed a duo with his wife Linda Thompson, which produced six albums, including the critically acclaimed I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight (1974) and Shoot Out the Lights (1982). After the dissolution of the duo, Thompson revived his solo career with the release of Hand of Kindness in 1983. He has released eighteen solo studio albums. Three of his albums—Rumor and Sigh (1991), You? Me? Us? (1996), and Dream Attic (2010)—have been nominated for Grammy Awards, while Still (2015) was his first UK Top Ten album. He continues to write and record new material and has frequently performed at venues throughout the world, although the COVID-19 pandemic forced him to suspend his touring.

Music critic Neil McCormick described Thompson as "a versatile virtuoso guitarist and a sharp observational singer-songwriter whose work burns with intelligence and dark emotion". His songwriting has earned him an Ivor Novello Award and, in 2006, a lifetime achievement award from BBC Radio. His 1991 song "1952 Vincent Black Lightning" was included in Time magazine's "All-TIME 100 Songs" list of the best English-language musical compositions released between 1923 and 2011. Thompson was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2011 New Year Honours for services to music. Many varied musicians have recorded Thompson's compositions.In 2021, his book Beeswing: Losing my Way and Finding my Voice, 1967-1975 was released. Published by Algonquin Books, it is mainly a memoir of his life as a musician from 1967 to 1975.

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Filmography

all 39

Movies 34

self 15

TV Shows 5

Producer 1

Director 1

Executive Producer
Mud, Sweat and Tears: Premiership Rugby

Mud, Sweat and Tears: Premiership Rugby (2023)

TV
Self
7 Second Delay: Live From A Totally Legal Venue

7 Second Delay: Live From A Totally Legal Venue (2022)

Movie
Self
Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets

Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets (2019)

Movie
Composer
The Cold Blue

The Cold Blue (2018)

Movie
Deputy
Siren

Siren (2018)

TV
6.95
Composer
JFK: The Final Hours

JFK: The Final Hours (2013)

Movie
Performer
Richard Thompson: Goodbye Television Centre

Richard Thompson: Goodbye Television Centre (2013)

Movie
Self
Fairport Convention: Who Knows Where the Time Goes?

Fairport Convention: Who Knows Where the Time Goes? (2012)

Movie
Composer
Dark secrets of the Lusitania

Dark secrets of the Lusitania (2012)

Movie
Will
Good for Nothing

Good for Nothing (2012)

Movie
Self
The Richard Thompson Band: Live at Celtic Connections

The Richard Thompson Band: Live at Celtic Connections (2012)

Movie
Performer
Richard Thompson (featuring Linda Thompson): Live at the BBC

Richard Thompson (featuring Linda Thompson): Live at the BBC (2011)

Movie
Performer
On Tour: Richard Thompson

On Tour: Richard Thompson (2011)

Movie
Composer
Dreams with Sharp Teeth

Dreams with Sharp Teeth (2008)

Movie
Casting Director Bootycall
Take 3

Take 3 (2008)

Movie
Richard Thompson: Across a Crowded Room - Live in Concert 1985

Richard Thompson: Across a Crowded Room - Live in Concert 1985 (2007)

Movie
Henry
Five

Five (2007)

Movie
Self
The Harry Smith Project Live

The Harry Smith Project Live (2006)

Movie
Richard Thompson: 1000 Years of Popular Music

Richard Thompson: 1000 Years of Popular Music (2006)

Movie
Self
In the Edges: The 'Grizzly Man' Session

In the Edges: The 'Grizzly Man' Session (2005)

Movie
Composer
Grizzly Man

Grizzly Man (2005)

Movie
6
Self
Richard Thompson: Live from Austin, TX

Richard Thompson: Live from Austin, TX (2005)

Movie
Self
Richard Thompson Band: Live in Providence

Richard Thompson Band: Live in Providence (2004)

Movie
Self
Richard Thompson: Solitary Life

Richard Thompson: Solitary Life (2003)

Movie
Mr. Ellis
Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001)

TV
7.5
Self
An All-Star Tribute to Joni Mitchell

An All-Star Tribute to Joni Mitchell (2000)

Movie
Self
The Best of Sessions at West 54th: Vol. 1

The Best of Sessions at West 54th: Vol. 1 (1997)

Movie
Composer
Sweet Talker

Sweet Talker (1991)

Movie
Theme Song Performance / Music / Music / Theme Song Performance
The Marksman

The Marksman (1987)

TV
Self
Fairport Convention: It All Comes 'Round Again

Fairport Convention: It All Comes 'Round Again (1987)

Movie
Richard Thompson Band: Live at Rockpalast

Richard Thompson Band: Live at Rockpalast (1984)

Movie
Richard and Linda Thompson: Live on Rockpalast

Richard and Linda Thompson: Live on Rockpalast (1980)

Movie
The Albion Band

The Albion Band (1979)

Movie
Self
Austin City Limits

Austin City Limits (1975)

TV
Self - Fairport Convention (lead guitarist)
Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort

Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort (1972)

Movie
Glastonbury Fayre

Glastonbury Fayre (1972)

Movie
Fairport Convention: Live in Paris

Fairport Convention: Live in Paris (1970)

Movie
Self
Rhino Resurrected

Rhino Resurrected

Movie
Alan Simon ‎– Excalibur II (The Celtic Ring)

Alan Simon ‎– Excalibur II (The Celtic Ring)

Movie

Ratings

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Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1949-04-03 (74 years old)

Birth Name
Richard John Thompson

Birth Place
London, United Kingdom

Religion
Islam

Citizenships
United Kingdom

Awards
Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting, Officer of the Order of the British Empire, MOJO Awards


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