Background
Thompson, Richard Deane was born on September 30, 1933 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. Son of Milton J. and Helen (Frank) Thompson.
entertainment industry consultant
Thompson, Richard Deane was born on September 30, 1933 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. Son of Milton J. and Helen (Frank) Thompson.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University Texas, 1955. Master of Fine Arts, Yale Drama School, 1961.
Sales engineer, Ward Leonard Electric Company, Mount Vernon, New York, 1961-1965; manager theater division, Lighting and Electronics, Yonkers, New York, 1965-1968; director planning, Imero Fiorentino Association, New York City, 1968-1972; senior consultant, George T. Howard and Associations, Hollywood, California, 1972-1975; manager staging operations, Worldstage, Hollywood, 1976-1979; facilities manager, Robert Abel and Associations, Hollywood, 1979-1982; manager purchasing, Cinedco, Inc., Glendale, California, 1985-1987; principal, Thompson Associations, Van Nuys, California, since 1988.
Served to private first class United States Army, 1956-1958. Fellow United States Institute for Theater Technology (Safety awad 1988). Member Society Motion Picture and television Engineers, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, National Fire Protection Association, International Association Electrical Inspectors (as society member).