David Naughton (actor)

David Naughton
Born	David Walsh Naughton February 13, 1951 (1951-02-13) (age 60) Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
Occupation	Actor/singer
Years active	1974–present
Spouse	Denise Stephens (1977–?) Deborah Dutton (1985–?) Seann Sara Sella (2007–2009)
Parents	Joseph & Rosemary Naughton

David Walsh Naughton (born February 13, 1951) is an American actor and singer best known for his starring roles in the 1981 horror film An American Werewolf in London, the 1980 Walt Disney comedy, Midnight Madness, the 1984 comedies Hot Dog... The Movie and Not for Publication and the mid-80's CBS sitcom My Sister Sam.

He is also known for starring in the sitcom Makin' It and for singing 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 brother of theater and film actor James Naughton. His family is Irish American.^[2] Naughton attended the University of Pennsylvania.^[3]

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". A US million selling disc, the track also peaked at #44 in the UK Singles Chart.^[4] 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.

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. ^ ACTOR'S ANGELS HEAVEN-SENT JAMES NAUGHTON HAS WAITED A LIFETIME FOR THIS 'BREAKOUT'ROLE
3. ^ David Naughton Biography - Yahoo! Movies
4. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 388. ISBN 1-904994-10-5. 

External links

• David Naughton at the Internet Movie Database
• David Naughton at the Internet Broadway Database
• David Naughton at the Internet Off-Broadway Database
• David Naughton at Allmusic
• David Naughton at The Official John Carpenter
• Interview with David Naughton 2011 (video) at 9. Weekend of Horrors

Persondata
Name	Naughton, David
Alternative names	Naughton, David Walsh
Short description	Actor
Date of birth	1951-2-13
Place of birth	Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Date of death
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