Fred Thompson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	August 19, 1942
Died	November 01, 2015 (age 73)
Birthplace	Sheffield, Alabama, United States
Zodiac Sign	Leo - (see also Fred Thompson's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Horse
Generation	Silent Generation
Known For	Serving as a U.S. Senator from Tennessee and starring as Arthur Branch on 'Law & Order'

Intro

Fred Thompson was an American politician, attorney, lobbyist, and actor. He served as a United States Senator from Tennessee and also gained recognition for his acting career, particularly his role on the television series 'Law & Order.'

Early Life & Background

Fred Thompson was born on August 19, 1942, in Sheffield, Alabama, and raised in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. He earned a law degree from Vanderbilt University and worked as an attorney prior to entering politics.

Career Highlights

Served as United States Senator from Tennessee (1994–2003)
Played District Attorney Arthur Branch on 'Law & Order' (2002–2007)
Appeared in films such as 'The Hunt for Red October' and 'Die Hard 2'
Ran for Republican nomination for President of the United States in 2008

Trivia

Fred Thompson worked as minority counsel to the Senate Watergate Committee in the 1970s.
He was known for his tall stature and distinctive deep voice.

FAQs

On His Birth-Day

About August 19th, 1942, in brief:

Historical events: On August 19, 1942, Allied forces launched the Dieppe Raid, an amphibious assault on the French port of Dieppe, which resulted in heavy casualties and is considered a costly failure.
Day of the week: August 19th, 1942 was a Wednesday
Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
Moon Phase:
Popular movie: This Gun for Hire directed by Frank Tuttle

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