Dee J Thompson was an American actress who appeared in several films and TV shows in the 1950s and 1960s. She was known for her roles in The Glass Bottom Boat (1966), Love in a Goldfish Bowl (1961), and The Lady Takes a Flyer (1958). She was married to James S. Pollak, a producer and director, from 1958 to 1967. She died on August 5, 2009, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at the age of 89.
Early Life and Career
Dee J Thompson was born on June 7, 1920, in the USA. Her birth name was Dorothy Jeanette Thompson. She started her acting career in the early 1950s, appearing in minor roles in films such as The Killer Is Loose (1956), The Catered Affair (1956), and The Joker Is Wild (1957). She also guest-starred in various TV shows, such as Gunsmoke, The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, and My Favorite Martian.
Filmography and Awards
Dee J Thompson’s most notable film roles were in The Glass Bottom Boat, a comedy starring Doris Day and Rod Taylor, Love in a Goldfish Bowl, a romantic comedy with Tommy Sands and Fabian, and The Lady Takes a Flyer, a drama with Lana Turner and Jeff Chandler. She also had supporting roles in other films, such as The Absent-Minded Professor (1961), The Wheeler Dealers (1963), and The Reluctant Astronaut (1967).
Dee J Thompson was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her performance in The Glass Bottom Boat in 1967. She also won a Laurel Award for Top Female New Personality in 1962.
Personal Life and Death
Dee J Thompson married James S. Pollak, a producer and director, on August 1, 1958. They divorced in 1967. She had no children. She retired from acting in the late 1960s and moved to Colorado. She died on August 5, 2009, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, due to natural causes.
According to IMDb, Dee J Thompson’s photos can be found on their website, as well as on Getty Images. Her photos show her as a beautiful and talented actress who graced the screen with her charm and humor. She is remembered by her fans and colleagues as a classic star of the golden age of Hollywood.