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Garrie Thompson is an American filmmaker who has been active in the film industry since the 1950s. He is best known for his work on the films The Wild Bunch (1969), The Getaway (1972), and The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976).
Thompson was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on September 18, 1927. He attended the University of Utah, where he studied film and television production. After graduating, he moved to Los Angeles and began working in the film industry.
Thompson's first major film credit was as an assistant director on the classic western The Wild Bunch (1969). He went on to work as a producer on the crime drama The Getaway (1972) and the western The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976). He also worked as a producer on the television series The Rockford Files (1974-1980).
In addition to his work in film and television, Thompson has also written and directed several short films. He has also served as a professor of film and television production at the University of Southern California.
As of 2021, Garrie Thompson's net worth is estimated to be roughly $2 million.
| Popular As |
Garrie Emory Thompson |
| Occupation |
Record label owner, publisher, producer |
| Age |
91 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
18 September 1927 |
| Birthday |
18 September |
| Birthplace |
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Date of death |
June 29, 2018 (aged 90) |
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N/A |
| Nationality |
United States |
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Garrie Thompson Height, Weight & Measurements
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Garrie Thompson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Garrie Thompson worth at the age of 91 years old? Garrie Thompson’s income source is mostly from being a successful filmmaker. He is from United States. We have estimated
Garrie Thompson's net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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filmmaker |
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Timeline
He died on June 29, 2018 leaving behind his wife of 72 years, 5 children and grandchildren.
In 1997, The Hush Records Story (Nuggets From The Golden State) a various artists compilation, was released on Big Beat CDWIKD 154. It featured artists from his Hush label, many that he produced himself.
In 1978, with Don Baskin, he co-produced the self-titled album for country rock band Wichita. It was released on the Hush label.
His father Garrie who was the manager of Joe Simon died on April 23, 1972 at the age of 66.
Wm. Penn & the Quakers recorded their version of "Little Girl" bw "Someboady's Dum Dum. It was released on Hush G 230. In 1968, "Doctor Dear (Do You Think I'm Blind)" bw "Do You Hear" by The Diminished 5th. was released on Hush G 231.
Thompson worked as an engineer for Lockheed, (Missile Systems Division. One of his co-workers was the father of Bob Gonzalez, the bass guitarist for Syndicate of Sound. He produced their song "Little Girl" with Don Baskin on vocals and released it on his Hush label. It became a regional hit in California courtesy of radio KLIV in San Jose. The record caught the attention of Bell Records in New York who distributed it nationally. This then resulted in an album being recorded. The song peaked at number 8 on Billboard in May 1966.
Between 1960 and 1962, Joe Simon had five solo singles released on the Hush label. These were his first solo releases. He had also been part of the group, The Golden Tones which had singles released on the same label. Simon would later hit it big with "The Chokin' Kind" in 1969, "Power of Love" in 1972 and "Get Down, Get Down (Get on the Floor)" in 1975.
Similarly with Duane Music, Inc., Hush Records wasn't confined to any particular genre. Rock and Soul recordings were released on the label. In 1959, according to Cash Box, the owners of Hush Records were Mr. and Mrs. Garrie Thompson. They were actually Garrie Snr. and Clara Thompson, the parents of Garrie who was to run Hush in the 1960s. That year, "Doctor, Doctor" bw "Louise" was released on Hush 1000. Some of the early releases also include The Golden Tones which featured singer Joe Simon. One of which was "Little Island Girl" bw "Doreetha" on Hush G 101.
Along with his partner Gordon McWilliams who co-ran Anesco Construction Co., he is credited with the creation design of the stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. in 1955, the Hollywood Improvement Program were looking to give the community a better look. Anesco Construction were also looking for new clients at that time. Coming up with an idea to place stars with actors names and also paying tribute to the movie business, a prototype was presented to the Improvement Program, which a shiny brass brown terrazzo star with John Wayne's name on it. They also put forward their business to do the construction. The decision makers loved the idea and meetings at the Brown Derby restaurant to discuss who in the industry would be deserving of the stars.
Garrie Emory Thompson (September 18, 1927 – June 29, 2018) was a record label owner, producer and band manager. He ran the Hush and Duane Record labels. he was the producer of "Little Girl" for Syndicate of Sound.
He was born on September 18, 1927 in Salt Lake City, Utah to parents Garrie and Clara Thompson.
