David Naughton
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David Naughton (2011)
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Born | David Walsh Naughton February 13, 1951 Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
Occupation | Actor, singer |
Years active | 1974–present |
Spouse(s) | Denise Stephens (1977–?) Deborah Dutton (1985–?) Seann Sara Sella (2007–2009) |
Relatives | James Naughton |
David Walsh Naughton (born February 13, 1951) is an American actor and singer known for his starring roles in the 1981 horror film, An American Werewolf in London, and the 1980 Disney comedy, Midnight Madness. He also starred in the short-lived sitcom Makin' It and sang its hit theme song "Makin' It".
Life and career
Naughton was born in West Hartford, Connecticut, the son of Rosemary (née Walsh) and Joseph Naughton, both of whom were teachers.[1] He is the younger brother of theater and film actor James Naughton. His family is Irish American.[2] Naughton attended the University of Pennsylvania[3] and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts.[4]
Naughton first became widely known as a result of his four-year stint singing and dancing in TV commercials and personal appearances to promote Dr Pepper.[5] He starred in the sitcom Makin' It and hit the Billboard Top Ten in 1979 with the show's theme song, also titled "Makin' It". A US million selling disc, the track also peaked at #44 in the UK Singles Chart.[6] In 1980, he starred in Midnight Madness followed in 1981 by his lead role in the Academy Award-winning horror film An American Werewolf in London. He also appeared in the television series My Sister Sam and also in episodes of MacGyver, Melrose Place, Murder, She Wrote, JAG and Seinfeld.
Dr. Pepper ended its relationship with Naughton after he appeared nude in An American Werewolf in London.
Filmography
- American Horror Story: Hotel (2015) (Episode: "Mommy")
- Granite Flats (2013) (TV)[7][8]
- Psych: "Let's Get Hairy" (2009) (TV) (Guest Star)
- Astepro: Nasal spray commercial (2009)
- Brutal Massacre: A Comedy (2007)
- Mystery Woman: Sing Me a Murder (2005) (TV)
- Wonderful Days (2003) (voice)
- Flying Virus (2001)
- Out of the Wilderness (2001) (TV)
- A Crack in the Floor (2001)
- Little Insects (2000) (voice)
- Chance of a Lifetime (1998) (TV)
- Urban Safari (1996)
- Ice Cream Man (1995)
- Mirror, Mirror III: The Voyeur (1995)
- Beanstalk (1994)
- Caribbean Kill (1994)
- Amityville: A New Generation (1993) (TV)
- Basic Values: Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's (1993) (TV)
- Body Bags (1993) (TV)
- Wild Cactus (1993)
- SeinfeldThe Red Dot" (1991) (TV) (Guest Appearance)
- Steel and Lace (1991)
- Overexposed (1990)
- The Sleeping Car (1990)
- Desert Steel (1989)
- Goddess of Love (1988) (TV)
- Ti presento un'amica (1987)
- Separate Vacations (1986)
- My Sister Sam (1986-88) TV series
- The Boy in Blue (1986)
- Kidnapped (1986/I)
- Terror in the Aisles (1984)
- Getting Physical (1984) (TV)
- Hot Dog... The Movie (1984)
- Not for Publication (1984)
- At Ease (1983) TV Series
- Desire, the Vampire (1982) (TV)
- An American Werewolf in London (1981)
- Separate Ways (1981)
- Midnight Madness (1980)
- "Makin' It" (1979) TV series
- The Other Side of Victory (1976) (TV)
References
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- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2624370/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm
External links
- David Naughton at the Internet Movie Database
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- David Naughton at the Internet Off-Broadway Database
- David Naughton at AllMovie
- David Naughton at Allmusic
- David Naughton at The Official John Carpenter
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- 1951 births
- Living people
- Male actors from Connecticut
- American dance musicians
- American male film actors
- American people of Irish descent
- American male television actors
- People from West Hartford, Connecticut
- University of Pennsylvania alumni
- 20th-century American male actors
- 21st-century American male actors