Carlos Thompson

Acting

Carlos Thompson

Born June 7, 1923 · Buenos Aires, Argentina

Died October 19, 1990 · aged 67

Carlos Thompson was an Argentinian actor.

Known For

Valley of the KingsValley of the Kings · 1954
Valley of the Kings
4.91954
MovieAdventure
Hard-boiled archeologist Mark Brandon is searching for ancient tombs in Egypt when he is approached by beautiful Ann Mercedes, who convinces him to help her fulfill her deceased father's life's ambition - to provide solid proof of the biblical Joseph's travels in ancient Egypt. As an ex-pupil of Ann's father, Mark accepts and the two embark on a search for the tomb of the Pharoah Ra Hotep, said to have had some connection with Joseph. The trail to the tomb is fraught with intrigue, betrayal, murder, and the possibility that the tomb itself has been emptied of all its artifacts by ancient looters.
Fort AlgiersFort Algiers · 1953
Fort Algiers
6.21953
MovieAdventureWar
In northwest Africa, a tribal leader tries to stir up a rebellion against the ruling powers.
Magic FireMagic Fire · 1955
Magic Fire
5.01955
MovieDramaRomance
Director William Dieterle's film biography of classical composer Richard Wagner stars Carlos Thompson, Yvonne De Carlo, Rita Gam, Alan Badel and Valentina Cortese.
The Spessart InnThe Spessart Inn · 1958
The Spessart Inn
6.91958
MovieComedyAdventure
Countess Franziska "is kidnapped" by a band of robbers. However, her father is not willing to pay the ransom so Franziska changes sides.
A Matter of ResistanceA Matter of Resistance · 1966
A Matter of Resistance
6.81966
MovieComedyRomance
In the countryside near Normandy's beaches lives Marie, unhappy. It's 1945, she's married to Jérôme, a somewhat fussy milquetoast, diffident to the war around him and unwilling to move his wife to Paris, where she longs to live, shop, and party. A German outfit is bivouacked at Jérôme and Marie's crumbling château because its commanding officer is pursuing Marie. She's also eyed by a French spy working with the Allies as they plan D-Day. He woos her (posing to the Germans as her brother) and, in his passion, forgets his mission. Heroics come from an unexpected direction, and Marie makes her choice.
Eheinstitut AuroraEheinstitut Aurora · 1962
Eheinstitut Aurora
5.71962
MovieMystery
Eva Lewandowski, accused of murdering her husband, attempts to prove her innocence during a break in her imprisonment and becomes entangled in the dubious machinations of the Aurora Marriage Institute. Crime film based on an audionovel by Hans-Ulrich Horster (Eduard Rhein).
Goodbye, Francesca!Goodbye, Francesca! · 1957
Goodbye, Francesca!
6.71957
MovieRomanceDrama
Mistress of the World - Part IMistress of the World - Part I · 1960
Mistress of the World - Part I
6.81960
MovieScience FictionAdventure
Professor Johansson has made a huge scientific breakthrough; a device that will create a huge magnetic pulse that knocks out all electricity over a continent-wide area. The military applications are already being thought of when Dr. Johansson is kidnapped by a group of profit-seeking mercenaries. Meanwhile, his daughter, Karin, finds herself having to consort with all manner of shady characters as she searches for her father.

Filmography

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The Sentimental AgentThe Sentimental Agent · 1963
The Sentimental Agent
6.51963
SeriesAction & AdventureDrama
The Sentimental Agent is a television drama series spin-off from Man of the World. Produced in the United Kingdom in 1963 by Associated Television and distributed by ITC Entertainment, the series ran for 13 one-hour monochrome episodes. Some episodes were edited into a 1962 feature film Our Man in the Caribbean. Argentinian Carlos Varela is a successful import-export agent based in London, whose company takes him into unusual and sometimes dangerous situations. Impeccably dressed, cigar smoking and using wit, ingenuity, and charm, which often involves a damsel in distress, he is typically assisted by Chin, a resourceful Chinese manservant, and Miss Carter, an ultra-efficient secretary.

Carlos Varela