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Jody Thompson
Born
Jody Rae Thompson
Occupation
  • Actress
  • producer
  • director
  • screenwriter
  • editor
  • production designer
  • anchor
  • presenter
Years active 1996–present

Jody Rae Thompson is a talented Canadian actress, screenwriter, and filmmaker. She works in both movies and television shows.

Jody Thompson's Acting Roles

Jody Thompson has played many different characters. She is known for her work in both TV and films.

TV Shows Jody Thompson Has Been In

Jody is well-known for playing Devon Moore in the TV series The 4400. She also played the warrior queen Azura in Flash Gordon. You might have seen her in other popular shows too. These include Blade: The Series, Terminal City, and Cold Squad. She also appeared in episodes of Freedom, Fringe, Andromeda, Stargate, Smallville, and Supernatural.

Movies Jody Thompson Has Starred In

Jody has acted in many feature films and TV movies. Some of her roles were in Perfect Little Angels and Fear of Flying. She also appeared in big movies like Mission to Mars, Shanghai Noon, and 2012. She acted alongside Eric McCormack in the movie Alien Trespass. She also played David Arquette's wife in the TV movie Happy Face Killer.

Jody Thompson's Work as a Producer

Jody Thompson has produced several documentaries. These films often focus on important environmental or social topics.

Documentaries About Nature and Communities

  • Great Bear (22 minutes): This film is about the importance of bears and other animals in the Great Bear Rainforest. It was made with First Nations groups and researchers.
  • Spirit Bear (20 minutes): This documentary shows how the Spirit Bear Lodge helps the Kitasoo/Xai'Xai Nation. It teaches about sustainable ways to live and work.
  • Haida Gwaii: Restoring the Balance (20 minutes): This film explores how to build a sustainable economy. It was created in partnership with the Haida Nation.

Documentaries About People and Stories

  • Montaña de Luz (45 minutes): This is an inspiring story about an orphanage in Honduras. The orphanage cares for children living with HIV. The film won an award called the Crystal Heart Award. This award honors films that show hope and respect for life.
  • My Dear Children (3 minutes): This short film tells the story of a dying woman's last letter to her children. It won an AVA International Digital Communication Award.
  • Will of the Wisp (8 minutes): This experimental film explores a young woman's struggles. It received special screenings and awards.
  • Alyssa (3 parts, 5 minutes each): This series follows a young woman dealing with a cancer diagnosis. It was made with Dalhousie University.

Jody Thompson's Screenwriting Work

Jody is also a talented writer. She has written many scripts for movies and TV shows. She was a semifinalist for the Academy Nicholl Fellowship. This is a very important award for screenwriters. She also won a Page Award for her writing.

Jody Thompson's Personal Life

Jody Thompson was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Her mother is Grace Diane, and her father is Ray Thompson. Ray was the lead singer of a band called The Wiggy Symphony. Jody has been married to Bruce Marchfelder since 2001. They often work together on films and documentaries.

Jody Thompson's Filmography

Here is a list of some of the movies and TV shows Jody Thompson has been a part of.

Movies

Year Title Role Notes
1999 Turbulence 2: Fear of Flying Stacey
1999 Coffee Lucy Short film
2000 Shanghai Noon Margie
2002 Hellraiser: Hellseeker Tawny Video
2002 Deadly Little Secrets Stacy
2007 Will of the Wisp Nora Short film; also director, producer, writer
2009 Alien Trespass Lana
2010 30 Days of Night: Dark Days Lena Video
2010 Alyssa Short film; also director, producer, writer
2012 Barricade Leah Shade

Television Shows

Year Title Role Notes
1997 Breaker High Jenny "That Lip-Synching Feeling" episode
1997 Death Game Tori TV film
1998 Perfect Little Angels Justine Freedman TV film
1999 Cold Feet Valerie "Girls' Night Out, Boys' Night In" episode
1999 Night Man Morgan "Spellbound" episode
1999 Viper Rita Brooks "Of Course, It's a Miracle" episode
1999 Don't Look Behind You Mary TV film
2000 Secret Agent Man Ellen "Supernaked" episode
2001 Big Sound Sherry "New Dog, Old Tricks" episode
2001 Freedom Alice Kramer "Return" episode
2001 UC: Undercover Mona "City on Fire" episode
2001 Special Unit 2 Heather "The Beast" episode
2002 Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction Stacey Gilmore 1 episode
2003 Just Cause Kim Dayton "Dying to Be Thin" episode
2003 Andromeda Azazel "Point of the Spear" episode
2003 John Doe Cara "Shock to the System" episode
2003 A Date with Darkness: The Trial and Capture of Andrew Luster Amy TV film
2004 Cold Squad Carmen Janega "Girlfriend in a Closet" episode
2005 Cold Squad Carmen Janega "Mr. Bad Example" episode
2005 Terminal City Tamara TV miniseries
2005–2007 The 4400 Devon Moore Recurring role
2006 Killer Instinct Karin "She's the Bomb" episode
2006 Godiva's Donna "Dead Flowers" episode
2006 Supernatural Ann Telesca "Provenance" episode
2006 Blade: The Series Glynnis "The Evil Within", "Sacrifice", "Turn of the Screw" episodes
2006 In Her Mother's Footsteps Gina Byrnes TV film
2006 The Secrets of Comfort House Missy TV film
2006 Smallville Gia "Fade" episode
2007 Painkiller Jane Vivian Nash "The League" episode
2007 Perfect Child Monica TV film
2007 Blood Ties Lexia "Bugged" episode
2007 Flash Gordon Azura "Secrets and Lies" episode
2007 Stargate SG-1 Female assassin "Bounty" episode
2008 Flash Gordon Azura "Revolution: Part 2" episode
2009 Stargate Atlantis Nurse "Vegas" episode
2010 A Trace of Danger Jenna TV film
2011 Fringe Sara Downey "Concentrate and Ask Again" episode
2011 Sanctuary Fallon "Pax Romana", "Into the Black", "Uprising" episodes
2011 R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series Marla
Margaret
"Scary Mary: Parts 1 & 2"
"Scarecrow" episodes
2012 How to Fall in Love Claire Russell TV film
2014 Happy Face Killer Cora Jesperson TV film
2014 Signed, Sealed, Delivered Karyn "Dark of Night" episode
2014 Heavenly Match Marjorie Cline TV film
2014 The Christmas Shepherd Beth TV film
2015 Watch Your Back Louise Hampshire TV film
2015 Motive Bridget Vinton "Pilot Error" episode
2017 Project Mc2 Jenny Wallis Recurring Role
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