Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Guitarist, Television actor, Voice actor, Actor, Musician
Birthday
(Thursday)
Birthplace
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Marie Zielcke (2004-2007)
Children
3 children
Education
Blinn College, East Central High School
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Haimarīks)
Popularity
Tier B -- 68,180 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 9
Notable
First credit at age 10 -- started as a child actor
Career
Career spanning 44 years (1981-2025)
Year context
Born in 1971 -- Nixon ends gold standard (Bretton Woods collapses); Richard Nixon was US president
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Filmography (32)
High Ground
Nathaniel Matheson
The Curse of the Necklace
Frank Davis
The Fall of the House of Usher
Frederick Usher
Midnight Mass
Ed Flynn
The Haunting of Bly Manor
Henry Wingrave
Doctor Sleep
The Bartender
The Haunting of Hill House
Young Hugh Crain
Sons of Liberty
TV Series
Betrayal
TV Series
The Last Ride
Film
Biography
Henry Jackson Thomas, Jr. (born September 9, 1971) is an American actor and musician. He has appeared in more than 40 films and is best known for his role as Elliott in the 1982 Steven Spielberg film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Henry Thomas?
Henry Thomas is 54 years old, born on .
Where was Henry Thomas born?
Henry Thomas was born in San Antonio, Texas, USA.
What movies or shows has Henry Thomas been in?
Henry Thomas has 32 credits in our database. Notable titles include High Ground (2025), The Curse of the Necklace (2024), The Fall of the House of Usher (2023), Midnight Mass (2021), The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020).
What is Henry Thomas known for?
Henry Thomas is primarily known as an actor. Henry Jackson Thomas, Jr. (born September 9, 1971) is an American actor and musician. He has appeared in more than 40 films and is best…
Where can I find more information about Henry Thomas?
You can find more about Henry Thomas on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
