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Randy (Randolph) Thompson Randolph Thompson (born September 25, 1954, in Fort Wayne, Indiana) is an American actor, comedian, musical composer and director. He is best known for the film, The Montana Run (1992) and his many guest star appearances on American television series (1990 – 2018).

BIOGAPHYThompson was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on September 25, 1954. He attended Indiana University studying music and theater for 4 years. He moved to Seattle in 1976, beginning his career in entertainment in 1978. Working in local commercials, theatre, singing in small venues, cabarets and even performing as the Seattle SuperSonics mascot, The Wheedle[1], in 1982. Randy is best known for writing, directing and producing the critically acclaimed road comedy, STagES[2], which later was rereleased as Montana Run in 1992[3]. He also composed all of the original soundtrack for the films.

ACTOR/FILM AND TELEVISION Thompson’s film career began in 1990 with his self-produced independent film, STagES[2} and has continued for the last 30 plus years[4]. STagES was retitled and re-released in 1992 as The Montana Run[3]. The film’s limited run in theaters was well reviewed. The Boston Globe’s Betsy Sherman wrote, “The Montana Run is one of the best films in this year’s Boston Film Festival and it may be one of the best films made about stand-up comedy.”[3]. The success of the project propelled Thompson to Los Angeles where he acted in over 200 commercials and made 50+ television series appearances[4]. More highlights include film appearances in Cameron Crowe’s Singles[4] and Witness Protection[4] starring Forest Whitaker. Thompson’s many guest starring roles on television series include AMC’s acclaimed Mad Men[4] - multiple appearances on Boston Legal as Officer Carl Ralston[4] - his recurring roles on Buffy the Vampire Slayer as Dr. Kreiger[4], Grey’s Anatomy[4], Weeds as Mitch Kamin[4], the series 24 as Roger Somers[4] and 2 different roles on Malcolm in the Middle[4] 20 years later, Thompson is still acting, the most recent guest starring roles on CBS’s Hawaii Five-0[4] and Comedy Central’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia[4].

DIRECTOR/COMPOSER After 2 years as a producer/director in Seattle television, Thompson used his natural eye and leadership to direct the self-produced, independent road comedy, STagES[2], later re-released as The Montana Run [3]. He also wrote and composed the musical score for both projects. As a musician and composer, Thompson has created 10 albums. Thompson’s first release, Euphony[8] is described as 'Euphonic Jazz.’ utilize traditional jazz/blues with classical, rock, and world music influences. All of the music is performed by world class musicians on organic instruments. (no midi, no electric) There is no piano. The instrumentation is classical/acoustic guitar, mandolin, vibes/marimbas, acoustic bass, numerous percussion instruments (djembe, cajon, congas, bongos, tablas, timpani, drum kit) violin, trombone, sax/flute, alto flute, bassoon, oboe and numerous ethnic instruments - tanpura, balalaika, and shenai. The compositions are intricate, complex musical pieces with numerous melodies/counter melodies with a variety of time signatures, key changes and interesting voicings and dynamics.

COMEDIAN For 15 years Thompson toured as a headlining standup comedian in clubs, often performing in a comedy/music duo with Dan Lishner (co-star and co-writer of STagES[2] and The Montana Run[3]) performing as Dan & Randy[5]. As a solo act, Thompson was a finalist in the 1995 Seattle International Stand Up Comedy Competition [6]. Thompson also performed as opening act for Ray Charles and Aaron Neville.

Live Event

From 1991-1995 Thompson wrote/produced/directed multiple live events for Microsoft, which included performances by Dana Carver, Kevin Nealon and the company founder, Bill Gates.[7] In 2007 and 2008 Thompson directed 2 touring entertainment shows, “The Spirit of America” for the U.S. Army. Involving over 300 soldiers as actors, crew, musicians.[9] Thompson was awarded Medals of honor by the 3rd Infantry and the Military District of Washington for his work. For over two decades Randy created and directed live events for Fortune 500 companies such as AT&T, Georgia Pacific, Penske Corp., Boeing, Lougheed/Martin, Honda and Honeywell. FILMOGRAPHY

References:

2 - The Oregonian 11.25.90

3 - The Boston Globe 9.21.92

5 - Rave Magazine 1.20.84

6 - Seattle Weekly 11.17.95

External Links

1 - Sonicsforever.com

4 - IMDb - Randy Thompson

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