C. Thomas Howell

C. Thomas Howell, born on December seventh, nineteen sixty-six, is a multifaceted American talent known for his work as an actor, director, and musician. He made his film debut in the iconic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in nineteen eighty-two, but it was his lead role as Ponyboy Curtis in the coming-of-age classic The Outsiders, released in nineteen eighty-three, that truly catapulted him into the spotlight.

Following this breakout performance, Howell starred in a series of notable films throughout the eighties, including Tank, Grandview, U.S.A., Red Dawn, Secret Admirer, and the thriller The Hitcher. However, his role in the controversial film Soul Man in nineteen eighty-six had a lasting impact on his career, complicating his status as a leading man in Hollywood.

In the nineties, Howell continued to showcase his versatility with roles in films such as Side Out, That Night, and Gettysburg. He also made a mark on television, portraying Detective Frank Kohanek in the Fox series Kindred: The Embraced and Dr. Alex Kennedy in Amazon. His portrayal of Baby Face Nelson in the biographical film Baby Face Nelson further solidified his acting credentials.

The two-thousands saw Howell in Gods and Generals and a significant role as Bill 'Dewey' Dudek in the crime drama Southland. He also appeared in Hidalgo, adding to his diverse filmography. In the following decade, Howell starred in Woodlawn and A Question of Faith, while also taking on voice roles in animated superhero films like Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox and Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay.

Entering the twenty-twenties, Howell embraced music under the name Tommy Howell, releasing his debut single “Rose Hill” in twenty twenty-two, followed by “Whiskey Demon” and his first full-length album, American Storyteller, in twenty twenty-three. He also took on a main role in the Netflix series Obliterated and portrayed Caspar Weinberger in the upcoming biographical film Reagan, set for release in twenty twenty-four.