Occupation Actor, singer Role Actor Years active 1974–present Height 1.79 m | Siblings James Naughton Name David Naughton Nephews Greg Naughton | |
Full Name David Walsh Naughton Born February 13, 1951 (age 73) ( 1951-02-13 ) Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. Spouse Seann Sara Sella (m. 2007–2009), Denise Stephens (m. 1977–1984) Movies and TV shows Similar People Griffin Dunne, Jenny Agutter, John Landis, James Naughton, Greg Naughton | ||
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David Walsh Naughton (born February 13, 1951) is an American actor and singer known for his starring roles in the 1981 horror film, An American Werewolf in London, and the 1980 Disney comedy, Midnight Madness as well as for a long running "Be a Pepper" ad campaign for beverage maker Dr Pepper.
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- Career
- Filmography
- References
He also starred in the short-lived sitcom Makin' It and sang its hit theme song "Makin' It" giving him a Top 5 hit on the Billboard charts.
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Early life
Naughton was born in West Hartford, Connecticut, the son of Rosemary (née Walsh) and Joseph Naughton, both of whom were teachers. He is the younger brother of theater and film actor James Naughton. His family is Irish American.
Naughton attended the University of Pennsylvania and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Naughton was an Assistant Stage Manager and Understudy for the Broadway production of Hugh Leonard's Da.
Career
Naughton first became widely known as a result of his four-year stint singing and dancing in TV commercials and personal appearances to promote Dr Pepper. 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. 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.
Dr. Pepper ended its relationship with Naughton after he appeared nude in An American Werewolf in London.
Filmography
Actor
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Guardians of Luna (announced)(voice)
-
Generation Angst (pre-production) as
Father O'Kessler
-
The Lighthouse (Short) (pre-production) as
Mr. Silverman / Mailman
2023
Waking Nightmare as
Dr. Doolin
2022
Attack of the Killer Chickens: The Movie as
President Robertson
2019
Rediscovering Christmas (TV Movie) as
Harry
2019
Mystery Case Files: Black Crown (Video Game) as
Doctor Nathaniel Norton (voice)
2018
SuperMansion (TV Series) as
Chubby Nerd / David Naughton / Director
- Comicarnage (2018) - Chubby Nerd / David Naughton / Director (voice)
2018
Project Pro Skater (Video Game) as
God (voice)
2017
Saga of the Nine Worlds: The Four Stags Collector's Edition (Video Game) as
Guard captain (voice)
2017
The Hatred as
Walter
2017
Sharknado 5: Global Swarming (TV Movie) as
Ambassador Kessler
2017
Do It or Die! as
Herb Clough
2016
Fallout 4: WRVR (Video Game) as
Traveler (voice)
2013
Granite Flats (TV Series) as
Dr. Millard Whittison
- All Truths Wait in All Things (2015) - Dr. Millard Whittison
- The Terrible Doubt of Appearances (2015) - Dr. Millard Whittison
- Some Intricate Purpose (2015) - Dr. Millard Whittison
- The Threads That Were Spun Are Gathered (2015) - Dr. Millard Whittison
- Form and Union and Plan (2015) - Dr. Millard Whittison
- Mortised in Granite (2015) - Dr. Millard Whittison
- The Converging Objects of the Universe Perpetually Flow (2015) - Dr. Millard Whittison
- Our Rendezvous Is Fitly Appointed (2015) - Dr. Millard Whittison
- Project Madman (2014) - Dr. Millard Whittison
- Cor Unum, Corambis (2014) - Dr. Millard Whittison
- The Stories We Tell (2014) - Dr. Millard Whittison
- Put Away Childish Things (2014) - Dr. Millard Whittison
- Also Be the Consolation (2014) - Dr. Millard Whittison
- From Whose Bourn No Traveler Returns (2014) - Dr. Millard Whittison
- Boundaries (2014) - Dr. Millard Whittison
- Children of Darkness, Children of Light (2014) - Dr. Millard Whittison
- The Wrong Man (2013) - Dr. Millard Whittison
- Re-assembly (2013) - Dr. Millard Whittison
- Bonds (2013) - Dr. Millard Whittison
- Talking (2013) - Dr. Millard Whittison
- A Secret to the Heart Nearest (2013) - Dr. Millard Whittison
- Empty Box (2013) - Dr. Millard Whittison
- Pilot (2013) - Dr. Millard Whittison
2015
American Horror Story (TV Series) as
Mr. Samuels
- Mommy (2015) - Mr. Samuels
2013
Holliston (TV Series) as
Mark Ward
- Joe's Soda (2013) - Mark Ward
2013
Grey's Anatomy (TV Series) as
Nick Parker
- Transplant Wasteland (2013) - Nick Parker
2013
Cool as Hell as
Clark
2012
Major Crimes (TV Series) as
State Senator McAustin
- The Shame Game (2012) - State Senator McAustin
2012
A Thousand Cuts as
Alan
2011
The Mentalist (TV Series) as
Neurologist
- Fugue in Red (2011) - Neurologist
2010
Big Love (TV Series) as
Mr. Usher
- Next Ticket Out (2010) - Mr. Usher
2009
Psych (TV Series) as
Dr. Ken Tucker
- Let's Get Hairy (2009) - Dr. Ken Tucker
2009
Little Hercules in 3-D as
Dwayne Harr
2007
Hallows Point as
Shopkeeper
2007
Brutal Massacre: A Comedy as
Harry Penderecki
2006
Big Bad Wolf as
Sheriff Ruben
2006
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (Video Game) as
Mister Fantastic (voice)
2005
Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure (Video Game) as
Manfred (voice)
2005
Mystery Woman (TV Series) as
Steven
- Mystery Woman: Sing Me a Murder (2005) - Steven
2005
Higglytown Heroes (TV Series) as
Orchestra Conductor Hero
- Say What?/Higgly Harmonies (2005) - Orchestra Conductor Hero (voice)
2003
Wonderful Days as
Commander Locke / Dr. Noah (English version, voice)
2003
Crossing Jordan (TV Series) as
DA Jenetta
- Cruel & Unusual (2003) - DA Jenetta
2002
Justice League (TV Series) as
The Streak
- Legends: Part II (2002) - The Streak (voice)
- Legends (2002) - The Streak (voice)
2001
Flying Virus as
Dr. Stephen North
2001
The Nightmare Room (TV Series) as
Mr. Ryan
- Tangled Web (2001) - Mr. Ryan
2000
JAG (TV Series) as
Det. Grady
- Past Tense (2001) - Det. Grady
- JAG TV (2000) - Det. Grady
2001
A Crack in the Floor as
EMT Driver
2001
Kate Brasher (TV Series) as
Ames
- Tracy (2001) - Ames
2001
ER (TV Series) as
Ben Stevens
- Thy Will Be Done (2001) - Ben Stevens
2000
Little Insects as
Buzz (voice)
1999
Chicken Soup for the Soul (TV Series) as
Paul Dinsman
- It's Never Too Late (1999) - Paul Dinsman
1999
V.I.P. (TV Series) as
Roy
- K-Val (1999) - Roy
1998
Out of the Wilderness (TV Movie) as
Professor Byrd
1998
Silk Stalkings (TV Series) as
Max Behring
- Ramone, P.I. (1998) - Max Behring
1998
Chance of a Lifetime (TV Movie) as
Art Haber
1997
Cybill (TV Series) as
Andy
- Little Bo Peep (1997) - Andy
- Bachelor Party (1997) - Andy
1996
Bailey Kipper's P.O.V. (TV Series) as
Norm Kipper
- Trust Me (1996) - Norm Kipper
- Movin' Up (1996) - Norm Kipper
1996
Touched by an Angel (TV Series) as
Michael Russell
- Birthmarks (1996) - Michael Russell
1996
Melrose Place (TV Series) as
Lou Chandler
- Run, Billy, Run (1996) - Lou Chandler
1995
Mirror Mirror 3: The Voyeur as
Detective Kobeck
1995
The Adventures of Black Feather as
Professeur Byrd
1995
Urban Safari as
Joe Johnson
1995
Ice Cream Man as
Martin Cassera
1994
Turbocharged Thunderbirds (TV Series) as
Scott Tracy / Virgil Tracy / Kevin O'Leary / ...
- The Fog (1995) - Scott Tracy / Virgil Tracy (voice)
- Sun Probe (1995) - Scott Tracy / Kevin O'Leary / The Professor (voice)
- The Lost Pyramid (1995) - Scott Tracy / Virgil Tracy / Paul (voice)
- Attack of the Alligators! (1995) - Scott Tracy / Virgil Tracy / Dr. Hornyak (voice)
- Ricochet (1995) - Scott Tracy / Virgil Tracy / Mission Control (voice)
- Ready, Set- Danger! (1995) - Scott Tracy / Virgil Tracy (voice)
- Martian Invasion (1994) - Scott Tracy / Virgil Tracy / Goldheimer / - (voice)
- Trapped in the Sky (1994) - Parker / Airport Police / Pilot (voice)
1994
Caribbean Kill
1994
Beanstalk as
Mr. Ladd
1994
Diagnosis Murder (TV Series) as
Harry Gelson
- My Four Husbands (1994) - Harry Gelson
1994
Desert Steel as
Zach
1993
Basic Values: Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's (TV Movie) as
Brad
1993
Body Bags (TV Movie) as
Pete (segment "The Gas Station")
1993
Amityville: A New Generation (Video) as
Dick Cutler
1993
Wild Cactus as
Philip Marcus
1991
Seinfeld (TV Series) as
Dick
- The Red Dot (1991) - Dick
1991
Pros and Cons (TV Series)
- Murder Most Perfect (1991)
1991
MacGyver (TV Series) as
LaManna
- Honest Abe (1991) - LaManna
1991
The Belles of Bleecker Street (TV Series) as
Chris
- Pilot (1991) - Chris
1990
Broken Badges (TV Mini Series) as
Graham Fitzgerald
- Westside Stories (1990) - Graham Fitzgerald
1990
Steel and Lace as
Dunn
1990
Shades of LA (TV Series) as
Neil
- Big Brother Is Watching (1990) - Neil
1990
Overexposed as
Phillip
1990
The Sleeping Car as
Jason McCree
1989
The Twilight Zone (TV Series) as
John Selig
- Special Service (1989) - John Selig
1986
My Sister Sam (TV Series) as
Jack Kincaid
- Walk a While in My Shoes (1988) - Jack Kincaid
- The Wrong Stuff (1988) - Jack Kincaid
- The Art of Love (1988) - Jack Kincaid
- Patti, I Have a Feeling We're Not in Oregon Anymore (1988) - Jack Kincaid
- It's My Party and I'll Kill If I Want To (1988) - Jack Kincaid
- Grand Prize (1988) - Jack Kincaid
- Good Neighbor Sam (1988) - Jack Kincaid
- Earthquake (1988) - Jack Kincaid
- Camp Burn-out (1988) - Jack Kincaid
- A Day in the Lives (1988) - Jack Kincaid
- The Thrill of Agony, the Victory of Defeat (1988) - Jack Kincaid
- The Good, the Bad and the Auditor (1988) - Jack Kincaid
- Life, Death and Admiral Andy (1988) - Jack Kincaid
- Ol' Green Eyes Is Back (1988) - Jack Kincaid
- Play It Again, Sam (1988) - Jack Kincaid
- Revenge of the Russell Sisters (1988) - Jack Kincaid
- Drive, She Said (1987) - Jack Kincaid
- Who's Afraid of Virginia Schultz? (1987) - Jack Kincaid
- Never a Bridesmaid (1987) - Jack Kincaid
- Deep Throat (1987) - Jack Kincaid
- And They Said It Would Never Last (1987) - Jack Kincaid
- Goodbye, Steve (1987) - Jack Kincaid
- Fog Bound (1987) - Jack Kincaid
- Campaign Contributions (1987) - Jack Kincaid
- Exposed (1987) - Jack Kincaid
- Sister, Can You Spare a Fifty? (1987) - Jack Kincaid
- If You Knew Susie (1987) - Jack Kincaid
- Making Up Is Hard to Do (1987) - Jack Kincaid
- Family Business (1987) - Jack Kincaid
- Another Saturday Night (1987) - Jack Kincaid
- Go Crazy (1987) - Jack Kincaid
- Almost In-Laws (1987) - Jack Kincaid
- Anything for a Friend (1987) - Jack Kincaid
- Club Dread (1987) - Jack Kincaid
- Jingle Bell Rock Bottom (1986) - Jack Kincaid
- Babes in the Woods (1986) - Jack Kincaid
- Mirror, Mirror on the Wall (1986) - Jack Kincaid
- Teacher's Pet (1986) - Jack Kincaid
- The Aunt Elsie Crisis: Day One (1986) - Jack Kincaid
- Roomies (1986) - Jack Kincaid
- What Makes Samantha Run? (1986) - Jack Kincaid
- Shooting Stars (1986) - Jack Kincaid
- Patti's Party (1986) - Jack Kincaid
- Samantha Russell, Man Stealer (1986) - Jack Kincaid
1988
Murder, She Wrote (TV Series) as
Ken Parrish
- Wearing of the Green (1988) - Ken Parrish
1988
Goddess of Love (TV Movie) as
Ted Beckman
1988
Private Affairs as
Mauro
1987
Kidnapped as
Vince McCarthy
1986
Separate Vacations as
Richard Moore
1986
The Boy in Blue as
Bill
1984
Not for Publication as
Barry Denver
1984
Getting Physical (TV Movie) as
Mickey Ritter
1983
Hot Dog... The Movie as
Dan
1983
At Ease (TV Series) as
Pfc. Tony Baker
- The Tar Creek Chronicles (1983) - Pfc. Tony Baker
- Maxwell's People (1983) - Pfc. Tony Baker
- Valentine's Day (1983) - Pfc. Tony Baker
- The Tar Creek Sting (1983) - Pfc. Tony Baker
- A PFC and a Gentleman (1983) - Pfc. Tony Baker
- The Great Computer Robbery (1983) - Pfc. Tony Baker
- The Ballad of Lucinda Ballard (1983) - Pfc. Tony Baker
- The Marriage of the Figaros (1983) - Pfc. Tony Baker
- Love Sick (1983) - Pfc. Tony Baker
- Murder on the Tar Creek Express (1983) - Pfc. Tony Baker
- Prairie Moon Over Texas (1983) - Pfc. Tony Baker
- Computer Dating (1983) - Pfc. Tony Baker
- Chariots of Fear (1983) - Pfc. Tony Baker
- A Tankful of Dollars (1983) - Pfc. Tony Baker
1983
The Love Boat (TV Series) as
Edwin Winnaker
- Fountain of Youth/Bad Luck Cabin/Uncle Daddy (1983) - Edwin Winnaker
1982
I, Desire (TV Movie) as
David Balsiger
1981
An American Werewolf in London as
David Kessler
1981
Separate Ways as
Jerry Lansing
1980
Midnight Madness as
Adam - Yellow Team Leader
1979
Makin' It (TV Series) as
Billy Manucci
- Friends for Life (1979) - Billy Manucci
- Tony's Homecoming (1979) - Billy Manucci
- Little Orphan Fusco (1979) - Billy Manucci
- Something for Ma (1979) - Billy Manucci
- Fun, Fun, Fun: Part 2 (1979) - Billy Manucci
- Fun, Fun, Fun: Part 1 (1979) - Billy Manucci
- Big Brother Is Watching (1979) - Billy Manucci
- The Art Auction (1979) - Billy Manucci
- Stayin' Alive (1979) - Billy Manucci
1976
The Other Side of Victory (TV Movie)
1976
Muggsy (TV Series) as
Danny Atwater
- Hit and Run (1976) - Danny Atwater
1974
Planet of the Apes (TV Series) as
Dr. Stole
- The Surgeon (1974) - Dr. Stole
Music Department
-
Makin' It (TV Series) (singer - 1 episode, 1979) (opening theme - 1 episode, 1979)
- Something for Ma (1979) - (singer: theme song)
- Stayin' Alive (1979) - (opening theme: "Makin' It" performed by)
Miscellaneous
2001
Makeup Artist Rick Baker on 'an American Werewolf in London' (Video documentary short) (non-archival photographs)
Soundtrack
2021
Curse of the Chippendales (TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode)
- Take It Off (2021) - (performer: "Makin' It")
2017
Nirvanna the Band the Show (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- The Big Time (2017) - (performer: "Makin' It")
2007
Ugly Betty (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Grin and Bear It (2007) - (performer: "Makin' It")
2006
Cold Case (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- The Key (2006) - (performer: "Makin' It")
1999
Detroit Rock City (performer: "Makin' It")
1997
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- From Brad to Worse (1997) - (performer: "Makin' It" - uncredited)
1981
An American Werewolf in London (performer: "Santa Lucia" - uncredited)
1979
Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party (TV Special) (performer: "Makin' It" - uncredited)
1979
Meatballs (performer: "Makin' It")
1979
Makin' It (TV Series) (performer: "Makin' It")
Thanks
2017
Bonehill Road (special thanks)
1999
Hollywood Stuntmakers (TV Series) (special thanks - 2 episodes)
- King Kong und andere Kuscheltiere (1999) - (special thanks)
- Episode #1.0 (1999) - (special thanks)
Self
2023
SPOOKTACULAR! (Documentary) (filming) as
Self
2021
Iron, Carbon, Anger: The Elements of Steel and Lace (Video documentary) as
Self
2021
Behind the Funny Podcast (Podcast Series) as
Self
- David Naughton "An American Werewolf In The Acement" (2021) - Self
2020
Mindful Mayhem Podcast (Podcast Series) as
Self
- Mindful Mayhem Episode 2 with David Naughton (2020) - Self
2020
85 Grave Horror Show (TV Series) as
Self
- An American Werewolf in London Revisited (2020) - Self
2020
Hot Dog: The Documentary (Video documentary) as
Self
2019
Mark of the Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf (Video documentary) as
Self
2018
Salt City Horror Fest '17 (Documentary) as
Self
2014
Psychotic State as
Self
2012
Without Your Head (Podcast Series) as
Self
- David Naughton of American Werewolf in London (2012) - Self
2009
Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London' (Documentary) as
Self
2008
Behind the Scenes of Brutal Massacre (Video documentary short) as
Harry Penderecki
2006
Greatest Ever Scary Movies (TV Mini Series documentary) as
Self
2005
I Love the 80's 3-D (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- 1981 (2005) - Self
2004
Reality Quest (Documentary short) as
Self
2002
The Big Breakfast (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 27 February 2002 (2002) - Self
2001
An American Werewolf in London: Casting of the Hand (Video short) as
Self
1999
VH-1 Where Are They Now? (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Signature Songs (1999) - Self
1996
Lights, Camera, Action!: A Century of the Cinema (TV Mini Series documentary) as
Self
- The Grand Illusion (1996) - Self
- Let's Make Love (1996) - Self
1987
The $10,000 Pyramid (TV Series) as
Self - Celebrity Contestant
1988
Win, Lose or Draw (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 28 October 1988 (1988) - Self
- Episode dated 27 October 1988 (1988) - Self
- Episode dated 26 October 1988 (1988) - Self
- Episode dated 25 October 1988 (1988) - Self
- Episode dated 24 October 1988 (1988) - Self
1988
The $100,000 Pyramid (TV Series) as
Self - Celebrity Contestant
- Episode #3.110 (1988) - Self - Celebrity Contestant
- Episode #3.109 (1988) - Self - Celebrity Contestant
- Episode #3.108 (1988) - Self - Celebrity Contestant
- Episode #3.107 (1988) - Self - Celebrity Contestant
- Episode #3.106 (1988) - Self - Celebrity Contestant
1988
The $25,000 Pyramid (TV Series) as
Self - Celebrity Contestant
- Episode dated 19 February 1988 (1988) - Self - Celebrity Contestant
- Episode dated 18 February 1988 (1988) - Self - Celebrity Contestant
- Episode dated 17 February 1988 (1988) - Self - Celebrity Contestant
- Episode dated 16 February 1988 (1988) - Self - Celebrity Contestant
- Episode dated 15 February 1988 (1988) - Self - Celebrity Contestant
1987
Hour Magazine (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 15 October 1987 (1987) - Self
1987
The $25,000 Pyramid (TV Series) as
Self - Celebrity Contestant
- Episode #6.10 (1987) - Self - Celebrity Contestant
- Episode #6.9 (1987) - Self - Celebrity Contestant
- Episode #6.8 (1987) - Self - Celebrity Contestant
- Episode #6.7 (1987) - Self - Celebrity Contestant
- Episode #6.6 (1987) - Self - Celebrity Contestant
- Episode #5.108 (1987) - Self - Celebrity Contestant
- Episode #5.107 (1987) - Self - Celebrity Contestant
- Episode #5.106 (1987) - Self - Celebrity Contestant
- Episode #5.105 (1987) - Self - Celebrity Contestant
- Episode #5.104 (1987) - Self - Celebrity Contestant
1987
Nightlife (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.159 (1987) - Self
1986
The New Hollywood Squares (TV Series) as
Self - Panelist
- Episode #1.136 (1987) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 22 December 1986 (1986) - Self - Panelist
1983
Just Men! (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.7 (1983) - Self
1981
Behind the scenes: 'an American Werewolf in London' (TV Short documentary) as
Self
1981
Tomorrow Coast to Coast (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 11 November 1981 (1981) - Self
1981
Fridays (TV Series) as
Self - Guest Host
- Episode #3.6 (1981) - Self - Guest Host
1981
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 4 September 1981 (1981) - Self - Guest
1979
American Bandstand (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #22.37 (1979) - Self
Archive Footage
2020
Cineficción Radio (Podcast Series)
- Licantropía (2020)
2009
Cinemassacre's Monster Madness (TV Series documentary) as
David Kessler
- An American Werewolf in London (2009) - David Kessler
1995
Joe Bob's Drive-In Theater (TV Series) as
Philip Marcus
- Fred Olen Ray Night (1995) - Philip Marcus
1984
Terror in the Aisles (Documentary) as
David Kessler (uncredited)
1982
Take One: Fear on Film (TV Movie) as
David Kessler (uncredited)
1980
Life, Liberty and Pursuit on the Planet of the Apes (TV Movie) as
Dr. Stole
References
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