C. Thomas Howell

PersonBorn Dec 7, 1966 (age 59)Los Angeles, California, USA

American actor (born 1966)

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C. Thomas Howell

C. Thomas Howell, born Christopher Thomas Howell on December 7, 1966, is an American actor known for his roles in popular films such as Soul Man, The Hitcher, Grandview U.S.A., Red Dawn, Secret Admirer, and The Outsiders. He has also made appearances in Gettysburg and Gods and Generals as Thomas Chamberlain, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, The Amazing Spider-Man, Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, and Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay. Howell's father worked as a stunt coordinator and rodeo performer, inspiring him to pursue a career in show business. Beginning as a child stunt performer, Howell later transitioned into acting and made his debut in The Brian Keith Show. He is a graduate of Saugus High School, class of 1984.

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Buzz Score1.8
Daily update · May 18, 2026

C. Thomas Howell ranks #3,296 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 1.8. C. Thomas Howell peaked at #5,318 of all time (Nov 30 - Dec 29, 2023). C. Thomas Howell ranks #2,864 over the past 365 days.

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