David Thornton (actor) facts for kids
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David Thornton
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David Farrington Thornton
May 4, 1953 Cheraw, South Carolina, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1983–present |
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| Children | 1 |
David Thornton is an American actor. He was born on May 4, 1953. He is known for his roles in many movies and TV shows. One of his well-known roles was Earl Unger in the movie Home Alone 3. He has also appeared in John Q, Law & Order, and The Other Woman. David Thornton is married to the famous singer, songwriter, and actress Cyndi Lauper.
About David Thornton
David Thornton grew up in Cheraw, South Carolina. His father, Robert Donald Thornton, was a professor who taught English at places like Harvard University. David studied acting at well-known schools, including Yale Drama School. He also learned acting at Lee Strasberg's Actors Studio.
David met singer Cyndi Lauper when they were working on the movie Off and Running. They got married in November 1991. They have a son named Declyn Wallace Lauper Thornton, who was born on November 19, 1997.
Acting Career
David Thornton has had a long and busy acting career, starting in 1983. He has appeared in many different types of films and television shows.
Movies
David Thornton has been in over 40 movies. Some of his early film roles include Men of Respect (1990) and Off and Running (1991). He played Earl Unger in the popular family movie Home Alone 3 in 1997. He also appeared in The Real Blonde and Office Killer that same year.
In 1998, he was in several films like A Civil Action (film) and The Last Days of Disco. Later, he acted in John Q (2002) and The Notebook (2004). More recently, he appeared in The Other Woman in 2014 and God Is a Bullet in 2023.
Television Shows
David Thornton has also had many roles on television. In 1985, he was in an episode of Miami Vice. He is well-known for his appearances in the Law & Order series. He played different characters in Law & Order from 1996 to 2005. He also appeared in Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
In 2013, he appeared as himself in the TV show Cyndi Lauper: Still So Unusual, which was about his wife, Cyndi Lauper. He has also been in episodes of Elementary (2016), Homeland (2017), and Tommy (2020).
Video Games
David Thornton has also lent his voice to video games. In 1995, he was the voice of Twig in the game Ripper .
See also
In Spanish: David Thornton para niños
