Bennie Thompson

Born in a state with a unique history of racial inequality, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson draws inspiration from the legacies of Medgar Evers, Fannie Lou Hamer, Aaron Henry and Henry Kirksey. The Bolton, Mississippi native considers it an honor to walk the path Mississippi civil rights icons paved decades ago.

Serving his 13th term in the United States House of Representatives, Thompson represents Mississippi’s Second Congressional District where he has spent his entire life fighting to improve the lives of all people.

Bennie Thompson is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 5 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Untold: The Fall of Favre (2025), Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol (2022), Meet the Press (1947), Frontline (1983), The Rachel Maddow Show (2008). The recorded credits span 1947 to 2025, including 1 movie and 4 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.