Henry Thomas was a brilliant American actor, best known for his iconic role as Elliott Taylor in the film. ET.
He started his acting career at a young age and ET (1982), directed by Steven Spielberg, which won him critical acclaim and recognition.
His portrayal of Elliot remains a beloved part of film history and has been nominated for several awards, including Young Artist Awards, Golden Globe Awards, BAFTA Awards, and Saturn Awards.
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- Full name: Henry Jackson Thomas Jr.
- Stage name: Henry Thomas
- Date of Birth: September 9, 1971
- Age: 52
- Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: American actor
- Height: 1.85 m
- Parents: Henry Jackson Thomas and Caroline Thomas
- Siblings: Unknown
- spouse:
- Annaleigh Thomas ( m. 2009)
- Mary Zielke (m. 2004-2007)
- Carrie Hill ( m. 2000–2002)
- Children: Hazel Thomas, Henry Thomas, Evelyn Thomas
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $1.5 million
Early life and education
Henry Jackson Thomas Jr. was born on September 9, 1971 in San Antonio, Texas, to Henry Thomas and Caroline Thomas. It is unknown if he has any siblings. He attended East Central High School and later went on to study at Blinn College. Henry is white and of Christian faith.
Profession
Henry Thomas started acting at a very young age and rose to fame playing the role of Elliot Taylor in the film. ET cemented his fame. The film was a global success and earned him various nominations and awards, including the Young Artist Award. wait This made Thomas a beloved child actor, and his acting career continued to grow.
In recent years, Thomas has frequently collaborated with filmmaker Mike Flanagan, appearing in many of his films and TV series, such as Ouija Board: Origin of Evil, Gerrard’s Game, Sleep Doctorand the popular Netflix series Haunting and The Haunting of Bly Manor.
His work with Flanagan solidified his status as a talented actor in the horror and thriller genre. He also starred in Midnight Mass and the recent miniseries The Fall of the House of Usher (2023).
In addition to acting, Thomas is also a musician and songwriter. In the 1990s, he wrote songs and played guitar for the San Antonio band The Blue Heelers, which released an album called TwisterHis musical talents also extend to collaborations on film scores, including the 2003 film Dear babyfor which he contributed several original songs.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @hjthomasjr
Personal life
Henry Thomas has been married three times. His first marriage was to Kelly Hill in May 2000 and they divorced in 2002. Later, he married German actress Marie Zielke on May 10, 2004 and they have a daughter named Hazel Thomas.
Their marriage ended in 2007. In 2009, Thomas married his current wife, Annalee Fery, with whom he has two children, Henry Thomas and Evelyn Thomas.
Filmography
- ET (1982)
- Sky Fire (1993)
- Cloak and Dagger (1984)
- King of Suicide (1997)
- Legends of the Time (1994)
- Gangs of New York (2002)
- 11:14 (2003)
- Haunting (2018)
- The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020)
- Midnight Mass (2021)
- The Fall of the House of Usher (2023)
net worth
As of 2024, Henry Thomas has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million, which has been earned through his extensive career in film and television. His continued success in the entertainment industry has made him a well-respected figure among fans and peers.
