C. Thomas Howell Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Christopher Thomas Howell, known by his stage name C. Thomas Howell, is an American actor and director. He starred in the films The Outsiders as Ponyboy Curtis and in The Hitcher as Jim Halsey. He also appeared in Soul Man, Red Dawn, Secret Admirer, Grandview U.S.A., E.T. th...
Saugus High School, The National Conservatory for Drama Arts
Nationality
United States of America
Spouse
Sylvie Anderson (m. 1992), Rae Dawn Chong (m. 1989–1990)
Children
Dashiell Howell, Liam Howell, Isabelle Howell
Parents
Chris Howell, Candice Howell
Siblings
Candi Howell, Stacy Howell, John Howell
Nicknames
Christopher Thomas Howell , C Thomas Howell , Tom Howell , C.T. , Tommy , Tommy Howell , CT
Movies
"The Outsiders", "The Hitcher", "Grandview U.S.A.", "Red Dawn", "Secret Admirer" , "Soul Man", "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial", "The Amazing Spider-Man",, "Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox"
TV Shows
Southland, Kindred
Star Sign
Sagittarius
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[2013] The Hitcher (1986) was a real important film for me as an artist, but more importantly, for me as a person. I was 17 or 18 when I did that movie, just starting to really understand what it was to be an actor. I'd done some movies prior to that where I really was clueless. I had no idea what I was doing on The Outsiders (1983), I had no idea what I was doing in a lot of those movies I did, whether it was Secret Admirer (1985) or Tank (1984) or Grandview, U.S.A. (1984) or A Tiger's Tale (1987). I was just sort of handed a gift at a young age, and I really only knew enough to get into a world of trouble at that point. The Hitcher kind of was a pinnacle for me, because of Rutger Hauer, who's an amazing actor; Jennifer Jason Leigh, who's an award-winning actress and still the most committed actor I've ever worked with to this day; and Jeffrey DeMunn, an incredible guy who has trained more in theater and done some great roles. I was working with these people, who really gave me an opportunity to sit down with each one of them and discuss the craft and how to build a character and how to make choices. At that point, I hadn't really done that. I was just going through the motions, playing these roles of young teenage boys, where the choices are made just by showing up. I mean, you're a young teenage boy, you're playing a young teenage boy. There isn't a whole lot of thinking that goes into that. But The Hitcher was my first step toward adult roles, and the experience of that film is what really made me want to do it for life. It was a time when I was trying to figure out who I was as a human being, as an artist. You're judged so harshly at that point in your life, not only by yourself, but also by your peers. It's a difficult time. Being a teenager really sucks. It's a hard time of life, and I'm about to have two of 'em. I've got one kid who's now 20, but I've got a 16-year-old boy, and I've got a boy who's 12 and just about to step into his teens. I recall my teen years, and I remember that as being the hardest time of my life. You just care so much about what other people think, and it's painful. The Hitcher, for me, was my first step out of that area and into becoming an adult, and I'm so thankful for that role. That experience is one of my favorite experiences in my career, and it's also one of my favorite films.
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[2013, on The Hitcher II: I've Been Waiting (2003)] That was probably a mistake, to be honest. It was mishandled. There was a time when Rutger was involved as well, so I sort of committed with the understanding that that was what was taking place, but then that didn't happen. It was a bit of a mess. The whole thing was just a real mess, and there was nothing I could do at that point. It probably should've never been made. And thankfully, nobody really even knows it exists. I don't even really call it a sequel. It's not really a sequel. It's almost a completely different movie, really.
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After winning the magic-performance Celeb-reality show Celebracadabra (2008) in 2008, he has reprised his show's character, "Cherry", and performing at The Magic Castle in Hollywood, CA.
He tested for and was nearly cast as Marty McFly in Back to the Future (1985). The role was given to Eric Stoltz. Stoltz was hired initially as first choice Michael J. Fox was committed to his TV show Family Ties; when Fox was allowed to participate, Stoltz was released and then finally, Michael J. Fox got the role.
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In 2003 he was hospitalized for 4 weeks because of a ruptured appendix, a very serious illness, fatal if not treated on time. He lost 45 pounds and surgeons had to take out 3 feet of his intestine among other things in order to save his life. That's the real reason behind his gaunt look in all his movies between 2003 and 2005. As of today he has fully recovered. He's currently working out with a trainer and he has already gained 12 pounds of muscles and his face has filled back. He's also following a strict protein and carbohydrate diet.
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Child with second wife Sylvie Anderson, Liam Howell (aka "Liam West Howell"), born April 24, 2001.
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Child with second wife Sylvie Anderson, Dashiell Howell, born January 2, 1997.
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Child with second wife Sylvie Anderson, Isabelle Howell born 17 February 1993.
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On trial for misdemeanors alleged in an accident with a skateboarder on 9 December 2000. The case was later dismissed. [October 2001]
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Listed as one of twelve "Promising New Actors of 1986" in John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 38. [1986]