C. Thomas Howell

C. Thomas Howell, born December 7, 1966, in Los Angeles, rose to prominence with his role as Ponyboy Curtis in Francis Ford Coppola’s 1983 adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s "The Outsiders," a coming-of-age tale that solidified his status as a young icon. His breakthrough performance earned him a Young Artist Award, though he narrowly missed landing the lead in "Back to the Future." A versatile actor, Howell starred in "The Hitcher," "Soul Man," and "Gettysburg," among others. Raised by a stunt coordinator father, Howell himself was a child stunt performer and rodeo star, reflecting a formative background that influenced his diverse career choices.