Robert MacNaughton

What fascinates me about Robert MacNaughton is the road he chose after early triumph. As Elliott's brother in E.T., he gave one of the most quietly grounded performances in a film overflowing with wonder, and the Young Artist Award was deserved. Yet rather than chase blockbuster fame, he seemed to step back on his own terms. I respect that restraint enormously. Coming from New York theatre, he had real craft, not just a lucky break. To me his legacy is proof that a single honest supporting turn can outlast a thousand louder leading roles. I find his understated choice genuinely admirable.

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Name (English)

Robert MacNaughton

Name (Japanese)

ロバート・マクノートン

Reading

ろばーと・まくのーとん

Born

December 19, 1966 (age 59)

Origin

New York City, New York, United States

Height

190 cm

Occupation

stage actor / film actor / television actor

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Sagittarius / Horse

• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert%20MacNaughton
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1368550

Tags

• New York
• stage actor
• film actor
• television actor

Last updated

September 25, 2026

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