Biography
Who is Brian Thompson?
Early life and education
Brian Thompson Earl Thompson was born on August 28, 1959, in Ellensburg, United States, and grew up in Longview. He attended Mark Morris High School before moving on to Central Washington University. At the university, he focused on business management, participated in football, and took part in many school theatrical productions.
Following his undergraduate studies, he relocated to California. He attended the University of California, Irvine, where he earned a Master of Fine Arts degree. Before breaking into screen acting, he trained extensively in musical theater. He performed with groups like the Riverside Civil Light Opera and the Long Beach Civic Light Opera, and he was a resident actor at the Colorado Shakespeare Festival in 1982.
Film and television career
Brian began his screen career while still in school, securing a small role as a punk thug in the 1984 film The Terminator alongside Bill Paxton. He followed this with appearances in television series such as Moonlighting, Otherworld, Street Hawk, and Knight Rider. In 1986, he played the villainous Night Slasher in the Sylvester Stallone action film Cobra, which became a commercial success despite mixed critical reviews.
Over the decades, Brian appeared in numerous well-known television series and feature films. He landed a recurring role as the Alien Bounty Hunter on The X-Files and played several different characters across the Star Trek franchise, including the Klingon Lieutenant Klag on Star Trek: The Next Generation and Admiral Valdore on Star Trek: Enterprise. He also appeared in Dragonheart, Charmed, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Seven Days.
In 2014, Brian produced, wrote, and starred in The Extendables, a movie parody released via iTunes that drew on his own career experiences. His later film credits include the thriller Trafficked, the horror film Hoax, and the historical thriller The Tragedy of Macbeth.
Personal life
Brian stands out in the entertainment industry due to his athletic build and unique facial structure. While these physical traits often landed him action adversary roles, they provided him with consistent work throughout his career. Outside of his acting projects, he has two children.
In his personal time, Brian is an active sports enthusiast. He enjoys standup paddleboarding, windsurfing, and kiteboarding. He also dedicates time to studying hapkido.
Birthday and age
Brian Thompson was born on August 28, 1959, which makes Brian 67 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Brian shares the date with 35 other famous people.
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