David Howard Thornton
Biography
David Howard Thornton is a European-American actor born on November 30, 1979, in Huntsville, Alabama, USA. He has worked in stage, film, and voice over. Thornton is known for his roles in various projects, including Terrifier films, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas: The Musical, the video game Invizimals: The Lost Kingdom, the YouTube series Nightwing Escalation, and the Christmas horror parody film The Mean One. He has also provided voice work for characters in the video game Invizimals: The Lost Kingdom. Thornton has appeared in numerous other stage and screen productions, totaling 27 known credits.
Career overview
David Howard Thornton is a European-American actor known for his work in stage, film, and voice over. He has appeared in various roles, including Art the Clown in the Terrifier films, Grandpa Who in the national tours of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas: The Musical, and as the voice of Shizoku in the video game Invizimals: The Lost Kingdom. Thornton has also portrayed the Joker in the YouTube series Nightwing Escalation and the eponymous character in the Christmas horror parody film The Mean One.
Thornton's acting credits span multiple mediums, showcasing his versatility as a performer. His work in film, television, and stage productions has allowed him to explore a range of characters and genres. This diversity is a testament to his ability to adapt and take on various roles.
As an actor, David Howard Thornton has accumulated a significant number of credits, with 27 known acting credits to his name. His work continues to be recognized, with a Content Score of 10 on The Movie Database.
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26 titles- Rough Cut (2026) as Arnold Drewitt
- The Dead Place (2026) as The New Kid
- Screamboat (2025) as Steamboat Willie
- American Clown (2025) as Self
- Art Attack! The Dissection of Terrifier 3 (2025) as Self
- Namaka (2025) as Walter Notch
- The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide (2025) as Horror Film Expert
- Big Baby (2025) as Hooper
- Christmas Chaos: Making 'The Mean One' (2025) as Self
- Terrifier 3 (2024) as Art the Clown
- Stream (2024) as Player 2
- A Very Special Terrifier Christmas (2024) as Art the Clown
- Bupkis (2023) as Art the Clown
- The Horror We Make (2023) as Self
- Terrifier 2 (2022) as Art the Clown
- Selfie King (2022) as Self
- The Mean One (2022) as The Mean One
- The Dark Offerings (2021) as Tim Cobb
- The Exigency (2019) as Bumbo (voice)
- Terrifier (2018) as Art the Clown
- Terrifier 4 as Art the Clown
- The Autopsy of Albert Kemper as Albert Kemper
- Stream 2: Sudden Death as Player 2
- Behind the Mask II: The Return of Leslie Vernon as Arthur
- Screamboat 2: Nothing Stays Dead as Steamboat Willie
- Night of the Living Dead II
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Howard Thornton best known for?
David Howard Thornton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Dead Place (2026), Screamboat (2025), Big Baby (2025), Terrifier 3 (2024).
When and where was David Howard Thornton born?
David Howard Thornton was born on November 30, 1979 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA.
How many credits does David Howard Thornton have?
David Howard Thornton has accumulated over 26 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2018 to 2026.
What is David Howard Thornton's background in cinema and television?
David Howard Thornton is a European-American actor born on November 30, 1979, in Huntsville, Alabama, USA. He has worked in stage, film, and voice over. Thornton is known for his roles in various projects, including Terrifier films, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas: The Musical, the video game Invizimals: The ...