David Naughton
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 13, 1951 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA
- Active Years
- 1974–2023 (50 Years)
- Total Credits
- 75 credits in database
Biography
David Walsh Naughton is an American actor and singer born on February 13, 1951, in Hartford, Connecticut. He is best known for his starring roles in the 1981 horror film An American Werewolf in London and the 1980 Walt Disney comedy Midnight Madness. His popularity from Dr Pepper commercials led to his casting as the star of the sitcom Makin It. In 1979, he recorded the show theme song, also titled Makin It, which peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100. Throughout his career, Naughton has accumulated known acting credits on the movie database, reflecting his extensive work in film and television projects.
Career overview
David Walsh Naughton is an American actor and singer born on February 13, 1951, in Hartford, Connecticut. He has accumulated seventy-seven known credits in acting. Naughton is best known for his starring roles in the 1981 horror film An American Werewolf in London and the 1980 Walt Disney comedy Midnight Madness.
His early career popularity stemmed from his appearances in Dr Pepper commercials, which led to him being cast as the star of the television sitcom Makin' It. In 1979, Naughton also recorded the theme song for the show, which shared the title Makin' It and reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Full Filmography
75 titles- Waking Nightmare (2023) as Dr. Doolin
- Attack of the Killer Chickens: The Movie (2022) as President Robertson
- Hot Dog... The Documentary (2020) as Himself
- Rediscovering Christmas (2019) as Harry
- Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf (2019) as Self
- Sharknado 5: Global Swarming (2017) as Ambassador Kessler
- The Hatred (2017) as Walter
- Psychotic State (2014) as Himself
- Cool As Hell (2013) as Clark
- A Thousand Cuts (2012) as Alan
- American Horror Story (2011) as Mr. Samuels
- Little Hercules (2009) as Dwayne Harr
- Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London' (2009) as Self
- The Mentalist (2008) as Neurologist
- Brutal Massacre: A Comedy (2008) as Harry Penderecki
- Hallows Point (2007) as Shopkeeper
- Psych (2006) as Ken Tucker
- Big Love (2006) as Mr. Usher
- I Love the '70s: Volume 2 (2006) as Self
- Big Bad Wolf (2006) as Sheriff Ruben
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Nick Parker
- Mystery Woman: Sing Me a Murder (2005) as Steven
- Crossing Jordan (2001) as DA Jenetta
- Justice League (2001) as The Streak (voice)
- The Nightmare Room (2001) as Mr. Ryan
- A Crack in the Floor (2001) as EMT Driver
- Flying Virus (2001) as Dr. Stephen North
- Out of the Wilderness (2001) as Professor Byrd
- Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
- V.I.P. (1998) as Roy
- Chance of a Lifetime (1998) as Art Haber
- JAG (1995) as Det. Grady
- Cybill (1995) as Andy
- Urban Safari (1995) as Joe Johnson
- Ice Cream Man (1995) as Martin Cassera
- Mirror, Mirror III: The Voyeur (1995) as Detective Kobeck
- ER (1994) as Ben Stevens
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Michael Russell
- Beanstalk (1994) as Mr. Ladd
- Desert Steel (1994) as Zach
- Caribbean Kill (1994)
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Harry Gelson
- Body Bags (1993) as Pete
- Wild Cactus (1993) as Philip Marcus
- Amityville: A New Generation (1993) as Dick Cutler
- Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's (1993) as Brad
- Melrose Place (1992) as Lou Chandler
- Steel and Lace (1991) as Dunn
- Shades of L.A. (1990)
- The Sleeping Car (1990) as Jason McCree
- Overexposed (1990) as Phillip
- Seinfeld (1989) as Dick
- Goddess of Love (1988) as Ted Beckman
- Kidnapped (1988) as Vince McCarthy
- Private Affairs (1987) as Mauro
- My Sister Sam (1986) as Jack Kincaid
- The Boy in Blue (1986) as Bill
- Separate Vacations (1986) as Richard Moore
- MacGyver (1985) as LaManna
- The Twilight Zone (1985)
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Ken Parrish
- Hot Dog... The Movie (1984) as Dan O'Callahan
- Getting Physical (1984) as Mickey Ritter
- Not for Publication (1984) as Barry Denver
- At Ease (1983)
- I, Desire (1982) as David Balsiger
- An American Werewolf in London (1981) as David Kessler
- Separate Ways (1981) as Jerry Lansing
- Fridays (1980) as Self
- Midnight Madness (1980) as Adam Larson - Yellow Team Leader
- Life, Liberty and Pursuit on the Planet of the Apes (1980) as Dr. Stole
- Makin' It (1979) as Billy Manucci
- The Other Side of Victory (1979) as Michael Dooley
- Planet of the Apes (1974) as Dr. Stole
- Generation Angst as Father O'Kessler
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What movies or TV shows is David Naughton best known for?
David Naughton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sharknado 5: Global Swarming (2017), M. Butterfly (1993), Christian und Christiane (1982), Le Mans (1971).
When and where was David Naughton born?
David Naughton was born on February 13, 1951 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
How many credits does David Naughton have?
David Naughton has accumulated over 75 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2023.
What is David Naughton's background in cinema and television?
David Walsh Naughton is an American actor and singer born on February 13, 1951, in Hartford, Connecticut. He is best known for his starring roles in the 1981 horror film An American Werewolf in London and the 1980 Walt Disney comedy Midnight Madness. His popularity from Dr Pepper commercials led to his casting as the s...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Mentalist (2008) as Neurologist — aged about 57
- Seinfeld (1989) as Dick — aged about 38
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Nick Parker — aged about 54
- Justice League (2001) as The Streak (voice) — aged about 50
- American Horror Story (2011) as Mr. Samuels — aged about 60
- Psych (2006) as Ken Tucker — aged about 55
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