David Naughton made his professional debut in the New York Shakespeare Festival's production of "Hamlet" in Lincoln Center starring Sam Waterston. Was cast as the lead singer/dancer in the "Be a Pepper" advertising campaign for Dr. Pepper. Starred in John Landis' classic horror film An American Werewolf in London (1981) which won Rick Baker his first Oscar. Also starred in Michael J. Fox's film debut Midnight Madness (1980), as well as the ski comedy Hot Dog... The Movie (1983). Played opposite Pam Dawber and the late Rebecca Schaeffer in the CBS sitcom My Sister Sam (1986). Recorded the hit disco single "Makin It" and also starred in the ABC sitcom of the same name, Makin' It (1979).
Bio:
David Naughton made his professional debut in the New York Shakespeare Festival's production of "Hamlet" in Lincoln Center starring Sam Waterston. Was cast as the lead singer/dancer in the "Be a Pepper" advertising campaign for Dr. Pepper. Starred in John Landis' classic horror film An American Werewolf in London (1981) which won Rick Baker his first Oscar. Also starred in Michael J. Fox's film debut Midnight Madness (1980), as well as the ski comedy Hot Dog... The Movie (1983). Played opposite Pam Dawber and the late Rebecca Schaeffer in the CBS sitcom My Sister Sam (1986). Recorded the hit disco single "Makin It" and also starred in the ABC sitcom of the same name, Makin' It (1979).
Tivia:
1979: His disco song "Makin' It" was used in the comedy film Meatballs (1979) that same year.Attended and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania (Penn).Studied at the London Academy of Music of Dramatic Arts (LAMDA).Uncle of Greg Naughton and Keira Naughton. Uncle-in-law of Kelli O'Hara.Has English and Irish ancestry.Parents are Joseph and Rosemary Naughton.
David Naughton made his professional debut in the New York Shakespeare Festival\'s production of \"Hamlet\" in Lincoln Center starring Sam Waterston. Was cast as the lead singer/dancer in the \"Be a Pepper\" advertising campaign for Dr
Trivia:
1979: His disco song "Makin' It" was used in the comedy film Meatballs (1979) that same year.Attended and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania (Penn).Studied at the London Academy of Music of Dramatic Arts (LAMDA).Uncle of Greg Naughton and Keira Naughton. Uncle-in-law of Kelli O'Hara.Has English and Irish ancestry.Parents are Joseph and Rosemary Naughton.
Job title:
Actor,Music Department,Additional Crew
Others works:
(1975) Advertising spokesman for Dr. Pepper soda.
(1978) TV commercials for Dr. Pepper.
(1997) TV commercial for Mercedes-Benz.
(2003) DVD audio commentary for An American Werewolf in London (1981), with Griffin Dunne.
(March 2005) Autograph appearanc
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David Naughton made his professional debut in the New York Shakespeare Festival's production of "Hamlet" in Lincoln Center starring Sam Waterston. Was cast as the lead singer/dancer in the "Be a Pepper" advertising campaign for Dr. Pepper. Starred in John Landis' classic horror film An American Werewolf in London (1981) which won Rick Baker his first Oscar. Also starred in Michael J. Fox's film debut Midnight Madness (1980), as well as the ski comedy Hot Dog... The Movie (1983). Played opposite Pam Dawber and the late Rebecca Schaeffer in the CBS sitcom My Sister Sam (1986). Recorded the hit disco single "Makin It" and also starred in the ABC sitcom of the same name, Makin' It (1979).
