David Howard Thornton - Actor Profile

David Howard Thornton

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
24Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 30, 1979
Birth Place: Huntsville, Alabama, USA

About David Howard Thornton

David Howard Thornton (born November 30, 1979) is a European-American businessman, entrepreneur and actor. He is known for work in stage, film, and voice over. He is best known for his roles as Art the Clown in the Terrifier films, Grandpa Who in the 1st- 5th national tours of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas: The Musical, the voice of Shizoku and others in the video game Invizimals: The Lost Kingdom, The Joker in the YouTube series Nightwing Escalation, and as the eponymous character in the Christmas horror parody film The Mean One.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

David Howard Thornton Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of David Howard Thornton reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 24 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of David Howard Thornton's work falls within the Horror genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 21% of David Howard Thornton's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Exigency, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best David Howard Thornton Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from David Howard Thornton's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
The Exigency (2019) movie poster
★8.0

The Exigency: With a clueless king and failing military, the planet of Gallesha is on the brink of domination by a tyrant, Diederick,

The Exigency

2019•Sci-Fi
★6.8
Terrifier 3 (2024) movie poster
★6.8

Terrifier 3: Five years after surviving Art the Clown's Halloween massacre, Sienna and Jonathan are still struggling to rebuild their

Terrifier 3

2024•Horror
★6.7
Terrifier 2 (2022) movie poster
★6.7

Terrifier 2: A year after the Miles County massacre, Art the Clown is resurrected by a sinister entity. Art returns home, where he mu

Terrifier 2

2022•Horror
★6.7
Miss Hokusai (2015) movie poster
★6.7

Miss Hokusai: A daughter is constantly overshadowed by her famous father, but she is determined to make her own mark in the world.

Miss Hokusai

2015•Animation
★6.5
Art Attack! The Dissection of Terrifier 3 (2025) movie poster
★6.5

Art Attack! The Dissection of Terrifier 3: ART ATTACK. Dives into the making of Terrifier 3, exploring its shocking practical effects, Art the Clown's rise, and it

Art Attack! The Dissection of Terrifier 3

2025•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie David Howard Thornton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Christmas Chaos: Making 'The Mean One' Self Flop Similar →
2025 American Clown Self Flop Similar →
2025 Namaka Walter Notch Flop Similar →
2025 The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide Horror Film Expert Flop Similar →
2025 Screamboat Steamboat Willie Flop Similar →
2025 Art Attack! The Dissection of Terrifier 3 Self Hit Similar →
2024 A Very Special Terrifier Christmas Art the Clown Flop Similar →
2024 Terrifier 3 Art the Clown Hit Similar →
2024 Stream Player 2 Average Similar →
2023 The Horror We Make Self Flop Similar →
2022 The Mean One The Mean One Average Similar →
2022 Selfie King Self Flop Similar →
2022 Terrifier 2 Art the Clown Hit Similar →
2021 The Dark Offerings Tim Cobb Flop Similar →
2019 The Exigency Bumbo (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2018 Terrifier Art the Clown Average Similar →
2015 Miss Hokusai Additional Voices (English version) Hit Similar →
N/A Night of the Living Dead II - Flop Similar →
N/A The Dead Place The New Kid Flop Similar →
N/A Terrifier 4 Art the Clown Flop Similar →
N/A Stream 2: Sudden Death Player 2 Flop Similar →
N/A Screamboat 2: Nothing Stays Dead Steamboat Willie Flop Similar →
N/A The Autopsy of Albert Kemper Albert Kemper Flop Similar →
N/A Rough Cut Arnold Drewitt Flop Similar →

David Howard Thornton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Howard Thornton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Howard Thornton is "The Exigency" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has David Howard Thornton acted in?

David Howard Thornton has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David Howard Thornton?

Other notable films include "Terrifier 3", "Terrifier 2", and "Miss Hokusai".

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