Henry Thomas
Known for
An American actor from San Antonio, Texas, Henry Thomas became a household face as a child when he played Elliott, the boy who befriends the alien, in Steven Spielberg's 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' (1982), one of the most beloved performances by a young actor in Hollywood history. Rather than fade, he matured into a versatile character player, appearing in Martin Scorsese's 'Gangs of New York' (2002) and becoming a fixture in Mike Flanagan's horror work. He remains an American actor whose early stardom gave way to a steady, resourceful adult career.
Henry Thomas
48 Movies
17 Series
An American actor from San Antonio, Texas, Henry Thomas became a household face as a child when he played Elliott, the boy who befriends the alien, in Steven Spielberg's 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' (1982), one of the most beloved performances by a young actor in Hollywood history. Rather than fade, he matured into a versatile character player, appearing in Martin Scorsese's 'Gangs of New York' (2002) and becoming a fixture in Mike Flanagan's horror work. He remains an American actor whose early stardom gave way to a steady, resourceful adult career.
Movies
Plays Elliott
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
1982
Plays The Bartender
Doctor Sleep
2019
Plays Samuel Ludlow
Legends of the Fall
1994
Plays Johnny Sirocco
Gangs of New York
2002
Plays Tim Wheddon
Dear John
2010
Plays Father Tom
Ouija: Origin of Evil
2016
Plays Greg Hayes
Fire in the Sky
1993
Plays Tom
Gerald's Game
2017
Plays Dan Crandall
Pet Sematary: Bloodlines
2023
Plays Jack
11:14
2004
Plays Mr. Kavinsky
To All the Boys: Always and Forever
2021
Plays Peter Jackson
Desperation
2006
Plays Nathaniel Matheson
High Ground
2025
Plays Danceny
Valmont
1989
Producer
Plays Pastor Mike
Due West
2026
Plays Rawlins
All the Pretty Horses
2000
Plays Josh Petri
Don't Look Up
2009
Plays Avery Chasten
Suicide Kings
1997
Plays Ron
Sam & Kate
2022
Plays Frank Davis
The Curse of the Necklace
2024
Plays Luke
Dreamkatcher
2020
Plays Davey Osborne
Cloak & Dagger
1984
Plays William
Dead Birds
2005
Plays Simon Cotton
I Capture the Castle
2003
Plays Paul Weston
The Hard Easy
2006
Plays Philip Whalen
Big Sur
2013
Plays Thompson
The Great Alaskan Race
2019
Plays Date 4 - Barry
I'm with Lucy
2002
Plays Tom Brackett
Honey Baby
2004
Plays Harry
Raggedy Man
1981
Plays Man of God
The Last Sin Eater
2007
Plays Alex
The Quickie
2001
Plays John St. Helens
The Legend of Hell's Gate: An American Conspiracy
2011
Plays Cody
Frog Dreaming
1986
Plays Buck
Bombshell
1997
Plays Aaron
Red Velvet
2009
Plays Hank Williams / "Mr. Wells" / Luke
The Last Ride
2012
Plays Edgar Macbeth
Plain Dirty
2003
Plays Frank
The Deal: El trato
2006
Plays Wesley Tate
Curse of the Starving Class
1994
Plays Matt Erhorn
Tennis Anyone?
2006
Plays Eric Rykell
Suffering Man's Charity
2007
Plays Seth
Niagara, Niagara
1998
Plays Andrew
Misunderstood
1983
Plays Jeff
Dead in the Water
2002
Plays Nick Parker
Fever
1999
Plays Raymond Toker
A Good Baby
2000
Plays Kevin
Hijacking Hollywood
1997
Plays Billy Isaacs
Murder One
1988
TV Shows
Plays T.J. Karsten
Betrayal
2013
Plays Young Hugh Crain
The Haunting of Hill House
2018
Plays Henry Wingrave
The Haunting of Bly Manor
2020
Plays Frederick Usher
The Fall of the House of Usher
2023
Plays Chuck (voice)
DC's Stargirl
2020
Plays Ed Flynn
Midnight Mass
2021
Plays John Adams
Sons of Liberty
2015
Plays Franklin Romar
Without a Trace
2002
Plays Ishmael
Moby Dick
1998
Plays Jeremy Kent
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Jamie
Masters of Horror
2005
Plays Dr. Justin Brock
FBI: Most Wanted
2020
Plays Crazy Chris
Just Beyond
2021
Plays Tommy Lisbon
The Mentalist
2008
Plays Freedom Jack
The Midnight Club
2022
Plays Robin
Better Things
2016
Plays Robert Fornoy
Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King
2006
Latest Trailers
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High Ground
Full Filmography
Due West
Pastor Mike
2026
Film
High Ground
Nathaniel Matheson
2025
Film
The Curse of the Necklace
Frank Davis
2024
Film
The Fall of the House of Usher
Frederick Usher · 8 episodes
2023
TV
Pet Sematary: Bloodlines
Dan Crandall
2023
Film
The Midnight Club
Freedom Jack · 1 episode
2022
TV
Sam & Kate
Ron
2022
Film
Midnight Mass
Ed Flynn · 7 episodes
2021
TV
Just Beyond
Crazy Chris · 1 episode
2021
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Henry Thomas and where are they from?
Henry Thomas is 54 years old, born on September 9, 1971 in San Antonio, Texas, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Henry Thomas?
Henry Thomas is best known for roles in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Gangs of New York, Doctor Sleep.
How many movies has Henry Thomas been in?
Over a 45-year career (since 1981), Henry Thomas has appeared in 48 movies and 17 TV shows.
What was Henry Thomas's first movie?
The career of Henry Thomas began with Raggedy Man (1981).
What is Henry Thomas's most recent movie or series?
Henry Thomas's most recent release is Due West, which premiered on July 24, 2026.
What TV shows has Henry Thomas appeared in?
On television, Henry Thomas has appeared in The Mentalist, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor.
Henry Thomas
1971-09-09 · San Antonio, Texas, USA
Henry Jackson Thomas, Jr. (born September 9, 1971) is an American actor and musician. He has appeared in more than 60 films and is best known for his role as Elliott in the 1982 Steven Spielberg film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.Henry Thomas, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.