Linda Thompson

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Linda Thompson Wiki Biography

Linda Thompson was born on 23 May 1950, in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and is perhaps best remembered for being Elvis Presley’s girlfriend, but more importantly known in her own right as a beauty queen, actress and songwriter.

So how rich is Linda Thompson? Sources estimate that Linda has a net worth of $25 million, such wealth having been accumulated by her own efforts over more than 40 years in the entertainment industry.

At first Linda Thompson was known for credits from pageants, secondly for her relationship with Elvis, then when she became an actress, and finally when she started writing songs in 1985. Linda Thompson became “Miss Shelby County” in 1969, when she was just 19 years old. After that, several more other achievements followed in beauty pageants: “Miss Mid-South Fair” (1970), “Miss Liberty Bowl”, “MSU’s Homecoming Court”, “Miss Okra”, “Memphis State’s Golf Queen”, and “Miss Memphis State University” in 1970. There are no doubts that Linda Thompson became popular because of these awards, which also started building Linda ‘s net worth.

Linda Thompson’s older brother Sam  was one of Elvis Presley`s body guards on tour from 1972 to 1976, and then his personal body guard until Elvis died in 1977. Linda first became widely known when she was Elvis’ girlfriend from 1972 to 1976. However, their relationship was portrayed very publically in the 1981 TV movie “Elvis and the Beauty Queen” with Stephanie Zimbalist as Thompson and Don Johnson as Elvis. Linda also appeared in a couple of documentaries about Elvis Presley`s life.

As regards her career in acting, Linda Thompson came into prominence in 1977, when she appeared in the TV series “Hee Haw”, and in which she starred until 1992. Thompson also added considerable revenues to her net worth by appearing in episodes of the TV series’ “The Fall Guy”, “Fantasy Island”, and “Starsky and Hutch”, and by starring in the popular American TV drama series “Beverly Hills, 90210”, created by Darren Star, E. Duke Vincent and Aaron Spelling, and which aired on Fox from 1990 to 2000.

Moreover, Linda Thompson net worth became larger when she portrayed some other characters in “Good Ole Boys”, “The Arena”, “Rabbit Test”, “Three on a Meathbook”, and “The Bodyguard”; Linda wrote the lyrics for the latter`s theme song called “I Have Nothing”, and the song became known worldwide as it was performed by the famous singer Whitney Houston.

Linda has a great voice herself,  and has voiced some of the characters of “Charlie Brown”, “It`s a Mystery”, and “Be My Valentine” among others.

Linda Thompson’s debut in songwriting was featured with the single “Our Perfect Song”, which was designed for Kenny Rogers`s album named “The Heart of the Matter”. Linda Thompson’s net worth has continued increasing since then partly because of songwriting, as she has also worked in collaboration with such composers as Steve Dorff, David Foster and Richard Marx. Together with David Foster, Linda wrote “Grown up Christmas List”.

As regards Linda`s personal life, Elvis Presley has not been her only partner. In 1980 Linda started dating the famous athlete Bruce Jenner, and they were married from 1981 to 1983, welcoming two children, named Brandon and Brody. Her longest relationship was with the composer David Foster, to whom she was married from 1991 to 2005.

 

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Linda Thompson Quick Info

Full Name Linda Thompson
Net Worth $25 Million
Date Of Birth May 23, 1950
Died May 10, 2009, St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
Place Of Birth Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Height 1.75 m, 1.75 m
Profession Songwriter, Actor, Lyricist
Nationality United States of America
Spouse David Foster (m. 1991–2005), Caitlyn Jenner (m. 1981–1986)
Children Brody Jenner, Brandon Jenner
Parents Sanford Abel Thompson, Margie White Thompson, Sanford Abel Thompson, Margie White Thompson
Siblings Sam Thompson
Nicknames Linda Diane Thompson , Linda Thompson Foster , Linda Thompson Jenner , Linda Thompson-Jenner
Twitter http://www.twitter.com/lindathompsonlt
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ltlindathompson
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0860419
Awards Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics
Music Groups Richard & Linda Thompson, The Bunch, Paddy’s Lamentation, A Heart Needs A Home, Down Where The Drunkards Roll
Nominations Academy Award for Best Original Song, Academy Award for Best Original Song
Movies The Bodyguard, RoboCop 2, The Bodyguard, RoboCop 2
TV Shows The Princes of Malibu, Hee Haw, The Princes of Malibu, Hee Haw

Linda Thompson Important Facts

  • Third wife of David Foster.
  • Mother-in-law of Leah Jenner.
  • Stated on Larry King Live (1985) that she was a virgin until age 22, when she was deflowered by Elvis Presley.
  • Ex-stepmother of Sara Foster, Erin Foster, Jordan Foster and Amy Foster-Gillies.
  • Mother, with Caitlyn Jenner, of sons Brandon Jenner and Brody Jenner.
  • Won numerous pageants including Miss Memphis State, Miss Shelby County and Miss Liberty Bowl.
  • Thompson occasionally co-wrote songs with former husband, music producer David Foster.
  • Former partner of Elvis Presley. They lived together from July 1972 to December 1976.
  • Miss Tennessee-Universe 1972

Linda Thompson Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
The Voice 2016 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
The X Factor 2005-2015 TV Series writer – 4 episodes Soundtrack
Tu cara me suena – Argentina 2014 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Tu cara me suena 2014 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
True Detective 2014 TV Series performer – 1 episode Soundtrack
The Voice of the Philippines 2013 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
The Voice UK 2013 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Dancing with the Stars 2012-2013 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
American Idol 2003-2012 TV Series writer – 6 episodes Soundtrack
Glee 2012 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Britain’s Got Talent 2011 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Dancing with the Stars 2011 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Memòries de la tele 2009 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Holiday Festival on Ice 2007 2007 TV Movie writer: “Grown-up Christmas List” Soundtrack
Idols 2002-2007 TV Series writer – 4 episodes Soundtrack
Idols 2007 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Idool 2007 2007 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Idol 2005 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Australian Idol 2004 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Singapore Idol 2004 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement 2004 writer: “A Love That Will Last” Soundtrack
Malaysian Idol 2004 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Canadian Idol 2004 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Deutschland sucht den Superstar 2003-2004 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
Idol – Jakten på en superstjerne 2003-2004 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
Idol 2004 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
SuperStar KZ 2004 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Idols 2003 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Operación triunfo 2002 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
Liberty’s Kids: Est. 1776 2002 TV Series lyrics: “Through My Own Eyes” Soundtrack
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood 2002 performer: “Dimming of the Day” 1975 Soundtrack
1000 millones 2002 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Pop Idol 2001 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Ally McBeal 2001 TV Series lyrics – 1 episode Soundtrack
Whitney Houston: The Greatest Hits 2000 Video documentary writer: “I Have Nothing” Soundtrack
True Crime 1999 writer: “Why Should I Care” Soundtrack
Tin Cup 1996 writer: “This Could Take All Night” Soundtrack
Eraser 1996 writer: “Where Do We Go From Here” Soundtrack
Casper 1995 writer: “Remember Me This Way” Soundtrack
The 65th Annual Academy Awards 1993 TV Special writer: “I Have Nothing” Soundtrack
The Bodyguard 1992 writer: “I Have Nothing” Soundtrack
All I Want for Christmas 1991 music: “All I Want Instrumental” Soundtrack
Pretty Woman 1990 writer: “No Explanation” – as Linda Thompson-Jenner Soundtrack
Stealing Home 1988 writer: “And When She Danced Love theme from ‘Stealing Home'” Soundtrack
Bare Exposure 1993 Contest Girl #5 Lynette Actress
The Bodyguard 1992 Female Academy Member Actress
Beverly Hills, 90210 1990 TV Series Nina Actress
RoboCop 2 1990 Mother with Baby Actress
Mars: Base One 1988 TV Movie Anchorwoman Actress
Shelter in the Storm 1987 Julie Actress
Comedy Factory 1986 TV Series Dolores Actress
Riptide 1986 TV Series Arlene Young Actress
The Fall Guy 1984 TV Series Evangeline Gallantine Actress
Fantasy Island 1982 TV Series Annie / Lindy Actress
Vega$ 1978-1981 TV Series Sylvia / Rita Mason / Helen Martin Actress
Good Ol’ Boys 1979 TV Movie Mary, Traveler’s Girfriend Actress
Rabbit Test 1978 Girl on Bus Actress
CHiPs 1978 TV Series Chrissy Actress
Starsky and Hutch 1977 TV Series Meghan Actress
The Rookies 1975 TV Series Young Woman Actress
Three on a Meathook 1973 Debbie Actress
The Doctors 2016 TV Series Herself – Author, A Little Thing Called Life Self
Home & Family 2016 TV Series Herself – Author, A Little Thing Called Life Self
Hollywood Today Live 2016 TV Series Herself – Author, A Little Thing Called Life Self
Access Hollywood Live 2016 TV Series Herself Self
Entertainment Tonight 2016 TV Series Herself – Author Self
Good Morning America 2016 TV Series Herself – Author Self
The Hills 2008-2009 TV Series Herself Self
The 5th Annual TV Land Awards 2007 TV Special Herself – Winner (“Entertainers Award”) Self
TV Land: Myths and Legends 2007 TV Series documentary Herself Self
Larry King Live 2005 TV Series Herself Self
The Princes of Malibu 2005 TV Series Herself Self
200 Cadillacs 2004 Video documentary Herself Self
2003 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards 2003 TV Special Herself – Co-Winner: Outstanding Music and Lyrics Self
E! True Hollywood Story 1999-2003 TV Series documentary Herself Self
Late Show with David Letterman 2002 TV Series Herself Self
The Definitive Elvis: Elvis and Priscilla 2002 Video documentary Herself Self
There’s Only One Elvis 2002 TV Movie documentary Herself – Girlfriend Self
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Barbra Streisand 2001 TV Special documentary Herself (uncredited) Self
Elvis: His Life and Times 1997 TV Special Self
The 11th Annual American Comedy Awards 1997 TV Special Herself Self
The 23rd Annual American Music Awards 1996 TV Special Herself Self
Hee Haw 1977-1992 TV Series Herself Self
Voices that Care 1991 TV Movie documentary Herself – Choir Member Self
The 31st Annual Grammy Awards 1989 TV Special Herself Self
Barry Gibb Love and Hope Festival IV 1988 TV Movie Herself Self
The 30th Annual Grammy Awards 1988 TV Special Herself Self
Presley 1987 TV Mini-Series documentary Herself Self
Hour Magazine 1985 TV Series Herself Self
Bruce Jenner: Winning Workout 1984 Video Herself Self
This Is Elvis 1981 Herself – Narration (voice) Self
The 21st Annual Grammy Awards 1979 TV Special Herself Self
Entertainment Tonight 2015-2016 TV Series Herself Archive Footage
20/20 2015 TV Series documentary Herself Archive Footage
E! True Hollywood Story 2008 TV Series documentary Herself Archive Footage

Linda Thompson Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie Category
2007 Entertainer’s Award TV Land Awards Hee Haw (1969) Won
2003 Primetime Emmy Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Music and Lyrics The Concert for World Children’s Day (2002) Won
2002 Special Recognition BMI Film & TV Awards Won
2002 Humanitarian Award Women in Film Crystal Awards Won
1997 Special Recognition BMI Film & TV Awards Won
1994 Most Performed Song from a Film BMI Film & TV Awards The Bodyguard (1992) Won
2007 Entertainer’s Award TV Land Awards Hee Haw (1969) Nominated
2003 Primetime Emmy Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Music and Lyrics The Concert for World Children’s Day (2002) Nominated
2002 Special Recognition BMI Film & TV Awards Nominated
2002 Humanitarian Award Women in Film Crystal Awards Nominated
1997 Special Recognition BMI Film & TV Awards Nominated
1994 Most Performed Song from a Film BMI Film & TV Awards The Bodyguard (1992) Nominated