Lea Katherine Thompson (born May 31, 1961) is an American actress and director. She is best known for her 1990s NBC situation comedy Caroline in the City and her portrayal of Lorraine Baines McFly, Marty McFly's mother, in the Back to the Future trilogy. As a staple in big budget/high profile blockbusters of the 1980's and 90's, her other roles include Red Dawn, Howard the Duck, Jaws 3-D, Some Kind of Wonderful, The Beverly Hillbillies, and All the Right Moves. She has appeared in numerous TV movies and guest starred on several TV shows.
Known For
Back to the Future
(1985)
Lorraine Baines
Left Behind
(2014)
Irene Steele
Back to the Future Part II
(1989)
Lorraine McFly
Red Dawn
(1984)
Erica
Back to the Future Part III
(1990)
Maggie McFly / Lorraine McFly
The Little Rascals
(1994)
Ms. Roberts
Dennis the Menace
(1993)
Alice Mitchell
Jaws 3-D
(1983)
Kelly Ann Bukowski
Howard the Duck
(1986)
Beverly Switzler
J. Edgar
(2011)
Lela Rogers
The Beverly Hillbillies
(1993)
Laura Jackson
All the Right Moves
(1983)
Lisa
Article 99
(1992)
Dr. Robin Van Dorn
Final Approach
(2008)
Alicia Bender
Literally, Right Before Aaron
(2017)
Deb (Adam's Mom)
Sierra Burgess Is a Loser
(2018)
Mrs. Burgess
Full Filmography
Acting
Jaws 3-D
(1983)
Kelly Ann Bukowski
All the Right Moves
(1983)
Lisa
The Making of Jaws 3-D: Sharks Don't Die
(1983)
Red Dawn
(1984)
Erica
The Wild Life
(1984)
Anita
Back to the Future
(1985)
Lorraine Baines
Howard the Duck
(1986)
Beverly Switzler
SpaceCamp
(1986)
Kathryn
The Making of Back to the Future
(1986)
Self
Some Kind of Wonderful
(1987)
Amanda Jones
Casual Sex?
(1988)
Stacy
Going Undercover
(1988)
Marigold de la Hunt
The Wizard of Loneliness
(1988)
Sybil
Back to the Future Part II
(1989)
Lorraine McFly
Nightbreaker
(1989)
Sally Matthews
Back to the Future Part III
(1990)
Maggie McFly / Lorraine McFly
Montana
(1990)
Peg Guthrie
Article 99
(1992)
Dr. Robin Van Dorn
Dennis the Menace
(1993)
Alice Mitchell
The Beverly Hillbillies
(1993)
Laura Jackson
Stolen Babies
(1993)
Annie Beales
The Little Rascals
(1994)
Ms. Roberts
The Substitute Wife
(1994)
Amy Hightower
The Unspoken Truth
(1995)
Brianne Hawkins
The Right to Remain Silent
(1996)
Christine Paley
The Unknown Cyclist
(1998)
Melissa Cavatelli
Fish Don't Blink
(2002)
Clara
Stealing Christmas
(2003)
Sarah Gibson
The Haunted Lighthouse
(2003)
Peg Van Legge
Jane Doe: Now You See It, Now You Don't
(2005)
Cathy Davis
Jane Doe: The Wrong Face
(2005)
Cathy Davis
Jane Doe: Vanishing Act
(2005)
Cathy Davis
Jane Doe: Til Death Do Us Part
(2005)
Cathy Davis
Come Away Home
(2005)
Carol
Jane Doe: Yes, I Remember It Well
(2006)
Cathy Davis
Jane Doe: The Harder They Fall
(2006)
Cathy Davis
Looking Back at the Future
(2006)
Herself
The Making of Some Kind of Wonderful
(2006)
Self
California Dreaming
(2007)
Ginger Gainor
A Life Interrupted
(2007)
Debbie Smith
Jane Doe: Ties That Bind
(2007)
Cathy Davis / Jane Doe
Jane Doe: How to Fire Your Boss
(2007)
Cathy Davis
Senior Skip Day
(2008)
Cathleen Harris
Spy School
(2008)
Claire Miller
Final Approach
(2008)
Alicia Bender
Exit Speed
(2008)
Maudie McMinn
The Christmas Clause
(2008)
Sophie
Jane Doe: Eye of the Beholder
(2008)
Cathy Davis / Jane Doe
Splinterheads
(2009)
Susan Frost
Looking Back to the Future
(2009)
Self
Fatal Secrets
(2009)
Rebecca
Rock Slyde
(2010)
Master Bartologist
Adventures of a Teenage Dragonslayer
(2010)
Laura
Tales from the Future
(2010)
Self
Mayor Cupcake
(2011)
Mary Maroni
J. Edgar
(2011)
Lela Rogers
The Cabin
(2011)
Lily MacDougal
Game of Your Life
(2011)
Abbie
Thin Ice
(2012)
Jo Ann Prohaska
The Trouble with the Truth
(2012)
Emily
Love at the Christmas Table
(2012)
Elissa Beth
Bound by Flesh
(2012)
Voiceover
John Hughes: Life Moves Pretty Fast
(2012)
Self
Call Me Crazy: A Five Film
(2013)
Julia
Milius
(2013)
Self
Ping Pong Summer
(2014)
Mrs. Miracle
Left Behind
(2014)
Irene Steele
My Mother's Future Husband
(2014)
René Henderson
Back in Time
(2015)
Self
Keith Lemon's Back t'Future Tribute
(2015)
Herself
The Dog Lover
(2016)
Liz Holloway
Stars Are Already Dead
(2016)
Aunt Sophia
Literally, Right Before Aaron
(2017)
Deb (Adam's Mom)
The Year of Spectacular Men
(2018)
Deb Klein
Sierra Burgess Is a Loser
(2018)
Mrs. Burgess
Little Women
(2018)
Margaret "Marmee" March
Who We Are Now
(2018)
Alana
Cool Cat's Crazy Dream
(2019)
Dream World Lea
Mark, Mary + Some Other People
(2021)
Aunty Carol
Next Stop, Christmas
(2021)
Evelyn
Dinner in America
(2022)
Betty
Unplugging
(2022)
Perkins
Ten Tricks
(2022)
Grace
The Disappearance of Cari Farver
(2022)
Nancy Farver
Retour vers le futur : Voyage dans le temps, American Dream & rock'n'roll
(2022)
Self
Cine Docs: Back to the Future
(2024)
Self/Lorraine Baines (archive footage)
Directing
Jane Doe: The Harder They Fall
(2006)
Director
Jane Doe: Eye of the Beholder
(2008)
Director
The Year of Spectacular Men
(2018)
Director
Crew