David Thornton (actor) facts for kids

David Farrington Thornton (born June 12, 1953) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in movies like Home Alone 3, where he played Earl Unger, and The Notebook. He has also appeared in TV shows such as Law & Order. David Thornton is married to the famous singer and songwriter Cyndi Lauper.

About David Thornton

David Thornton was born in Cheraw, South Carolina. His father, Robert Donald Thornton, was a professor who taught English at places like Harvard University. David went to Hamilton College and later studied acting at Yale Drama School. He also learned at Lee Strasberg's Actors Studio.

David met his wife, Cyndi Lauper, while they were working on the movie Off and Running. They got married in November 1991. They have one son together, named Declyn Wallace Thornton, who was born in 1997.

In 2005, David Thornton was part of an important legal case in New York. The court made a decision that helped shape rules about housing in the city.

Acting Career

David Thornton has been acting since 1983. He has appeared in many movies and television shows.

Movies

Some of David Thornton's well-known movie roles include:

• Home Alone 3 (1997) as Earl Unger
• A Civil Action (1998) as Richard Aufiero
• John Q (2002) as Jimmy Palumbo
• The Notebook (2004) as John Hamilton
• Alpha Dog (2006) as Butch Mazursky
• My Sister's Keeper (2009) as Dr. Chance
• The Other Woman (2014) as Nick

Television Shows

David Thornton has also been in many TV series, including:

• Miami Vice (1985)
• Law & Order (1996–2005) in different roles
• Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2000)
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2003)
• Elementary (2016)
• Homeland (2017)

See also

In Spanish: David Thornton para niños