Henry Jackson Thomas Jr., a talented American actor, embarked on his illustrious career as a child actor, captivating audiences with his early performances. Notably, he took on a lead role in the iconic film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, released in 1982, earning him a prestigious Young Artist Award and garnering nominations for Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Saturn Awards.
Throughout his career, Thomas has appeared in a diverse range of films, including the 1984 thriller Cloak & Dagger, the 1993 drama Fire in the Sky, the 1994 epic Legends of the Fall, the 1997 mystery Suicide Kings, the 2000 western All the Pretty Horses, the 2002 historical drama Gangs of New York, the 2003 mystery 11:14, and the 2010 romantic drama Dear John.
Moreover, Thomas received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor - Series, Miniseries or Television Film for his outstanding performance in the 1997 television film Indictment: The McMartin Trial.
