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David Thornton is listed as a television actor. David Thornton was born on June 12, 1953 in Cheraw, South Carolina, United States. That works out to 73 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Hamilton College.
My Take
David Thornton is the kind of character actor I treasure: the familiar face you can never quite name. Across John Q, The Notebook, Home Alone 3, and Law and Order, he plays the supporting beats that make a story feel real without ever upstaging the lead. That discipline, holding the frame just enough and no more, is harder than it looks. The Cheraw, South Carolina roots and Hamilton College training suggest a craftsman rather than a showman. And being married to Cyndi Lauper while quietly building his own body of work only adds to my respect. The unsung pros deserve the loudest applause.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Thornton
- Name (Japanese)
- デヴィッド・ソーントン
- Reading
- でゔぃっど・そーんとん
- Born
- June 12, 1953 (age 73)
- Origin
- Cheraw, South Carolina, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Snake
2. Background
- University
- Hamilton College
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was David Thornton born?
Born June 12, 1953 (age 73).
Where is David Thornton from?
David Thornton is from Cheraw, South Carolina, United States.
What does David Thornton do?
David Thornton works as actor, television actor.
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