Photo: John Manard for Super Festivals/GalaxyCon from Ft. Lauderdale, USA / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
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.
1. Profile
- 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)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Horse
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert%20MacNaughton
Frequently asked questions
When was Robert MacNaughton born?
Born December 19, 1966 (age 59).
Where is Robert MacNaughton from?
Robert MacNaughton is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Robert MacNaughton do?
Robert MacNaughton works as stage actor, film actor, television actor.
How tall is Robert MacNaughton?
Robert MacNaughton is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.