Henry Jackson Thomas Jr. was born in San Antonio, Texas, on September 9, 1971. He rose to popularity and notoriety via a long and successful acting career.
He rose to fame thanks to his breakthrough performance in the classic movie “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” and received multiple honours and accolades, including nominations for the Saturn Award, the Young Artist Award, the Golden Globe Award, the BAFTA Award, and the BAFTA Award.
Keep reading to discover more about his parents.
Henry Thomas parents: Meet Henry Jackson Thomas, Carolyn L. Thomas
Henry Thomas’s parents are Henry Jackson Thomas Sr. and Carolyn L. Thomas (née David). They met in San Antonio, Texas, where they were both raised. Henry Sr. was a farmer and Carolyn was a homemaker. They married in 1969 and had three children together: Henry Jr., Charles, and Carrie.
Henry Sr. and Carolyn were very supportive of their children’s dreams. They encouraged Henry Jr. to pursue acting, even though they knew it was a difficult business. They also helped him to navigate his early success in Hollywood.
