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Henry Thomas Biography

Birth Name:Henry Jackson Thomas

Birth Place:San Antonio, Texas, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Was recognized as one of VH1's "100 Greatest Kid Stars" for his role in "E․T․ the Extra-Terrestrial․"
Was inducted into the Texas Film Hall of Fame in 2013
Started acting after winning a role in the film "Raggedy Man․"
Studied at Blinn College
Quote: "[on auditioning for "E․T․"] "It's the only time in my whole career that I've actually known I had the job for sure when I walked out of the room, because you could hear Spielberg saying, 'Kid, you got the job․'""
Best known for his role in the film "E․T․ the Extra-Terrestrial․"
Besides his main work as an actor, he played guitar and wrote songs for his Celtic rock band the Blue Heelers throughout the 1990s

1982Young Artist Award-Best Young Motion Picture Actor: nominated
1983Saturn Award-Best Actor: nominated
1983BAFTA Film Award-Most Outstanding Newcomer to Leading Film Roles: nominated
1983Golden Globe-New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture - Male: nominated
1983Young Artist Award-Best Young Motion Picture Actor: winner
1985Young Artist Award-Best Young Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical, Comedy, Adventure or Drama: nominated
1996Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2002ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2006DVDX Award-Best Actor (in a DVD Premiere Movie): nominated
2019Saturn Award-Best Actor in Streaming Presentation: winner
2019OFTA Television Award-Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
2025Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series: nominated