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David Naughton

 
Actor: David Naughton
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  • Born: Feb 13, 1951 in Hartford, Connecticut
  • Occupation: Actor
  • Active: '80s-2000s
  • Major Genres: Horror, Comedy
  • Career Highlights: An American Werewolf in London, Boy in Blue, Wonderful Days
  • First Major Screen Credit: Midnight Madness (1980)

Biography

University of Pennsylvania grad David Naughton studied for a performing career at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. Naughton first developed a following via his ubiquitous appearances in the musical Dr. Pepper commercials of the 1970s ("I'm a pepper, you're a pepper" etc.) In 1979, he starred as Billy Manucci on the "disco adventure" TV series Makin' It; Naughton's vocal rendition of the title song was briefly #5 on the pop charts. His subsequent series stints included 1983's At Ease and 1986's My Sister Sam. Naughton is most familiar to horror-flick devotees as reluctant lycanthrope David Kessler in the 1981 film An American Werewolf in London. David Naughton is the younger brother of stage and film actor James Naughton. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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David Naughton
Born David Walsh Naughton
February 13, 1951 (1951-02-13) (age 58)
Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
Occupation Actor/Singer
Years active 1974 – present
Spouse(s) Seann Sara Sella (Present)
Deborah Dutton (1985 - ?)
Denise Stephens (1977 - ?)

David Walsh Naughton (born February 13, 1951) is an American actor and singer, perhaps best known for starring in the 1981 horror film An American Werewolf in London as David Kessler.

Naughton was born in West Hartford, Connecticut the son of Rosemary (née Walsh) and Joseph Naughton, both of whom were teachers.[1] Naughton attended the University of Pennsylvania.[2]

Naughton first became widely known as a result of his singing and dancing appearances in Dr Pepper TV commercials. 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". He also appeared in the television series My Sister Sam and also in episodes of MacGyver, Melrose Place, Murder, She Wrote, JAG and Seinfeld (see episode: The Red Dot). He is the brother of accomplished theater and film actor James Naughton and uncle of Keira Naughton and Greg Naughton.

Filmography

  1. Psych: "Let's Get Hairy" (2009) (TV) (Guest Star)
  2. Astepro: Nasal spray commercial (2009)
  3. Brutal Massacre: A Comedy (2007)
  4. Mystery Woman: Sing Me a Murder (2005) (TV)
  5. Wonderful Days (2003) (voice)
  6. Flying Virus (2001)
  7. Out of the Wilderness (2001) (TV)
  8. A Crack in the Floor (2000)
  9. Little Insects (2000) (voice)
  10. Chance of a Lifetime (1998) (TV)
  11. Urban Safari (1996)
  12. Ice Cream Man (1995)
  13. Mirror, Mirror III: The Voyeur (1995)
  14. Beanstalk (1994)
  15. Caribbean Kill (1994)
  16. Amityville: A New Generation (1993) (TV)
  17. Basic Values: Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's (1993) (TV)
  18. Body Bags (1993) (TV)
  19. Wild Cactus (1993)
  20. Steel and Lace (1991)
  21. Overexposed (1990)
  22. The Sleeping Car (1990)
  23. Desert Steel (1989)
  24. Goddess of Love (1988) (TV)
  25. Ti presento un'amica (1987)
  26. Separate Vacations (1986)
  27. "My Sister Sam" (1986) TV series
  28. The Boy in Blue (1986)
  29. Kidnapped (1986/I)
  30. Terror in the Aisles (1984)
  31. Getting Physical (1984) (TV)
  32. Hot Dog... The Movie (1984)
  33. Not for Publication (1984)
  34. "At Ease" (1983) TV Series
  35. Desire, the Vampire (1982) (TV)
  36. An American Werewolf in London (1981)
  37. Separate Ways (1981)
  38. Midnight Madness (1980)
  39. "Makin' It" (1979) TV series
  40. The Other Side of Victory (1976) (TV)

References

  1. ^ David Naughton Biography (1951-)
  2. ^ David Naughton Biography - Yahoo! Movies

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