C. Thomas Howell

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Characters played by C. Thomas Howell

Weston Steward — Grimm (2011)

A powerful Hexenbiest and member of the Hexenbiest council, opposing Nick and his allies.

Jack's Father — The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)

Parent in Amazing Spider-Man.

Ponyboy Curtis — The Outsiders (1983)

Ponyboy Curtis is a Greaser teenager and the story's central figure. After his parents' deaths, he lives with Darrel Curtis and Sodapop Curtis, struggles with violence between Greasers and Socs, and becomes involved in Bob Sheldon's death. Johnny Cade's sacrifice and final letter inspire Ponyboy to write his English essay.

Stanley Dixon — One Mile: Chapter One (2026)

Patriarch or elder figure within the Dixon family, tied to the cult's history and motives.

Zoom — Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay (2018)

The primary antagonist who also seeks the relic. Suffering from a fatal timeline injury, his speed is diminished. He manipulates allies, ambushes the squad, extracts the relic from its host, and is ultimately killed by Deadshot after a fatal sacrifice by Bronze Tiger.

Alumnus Guy #2 — American Pie Presents: The Book of Love (2009)

Reunion attendee.

Jim Halsey — The Hitcher (1986)

Young delivery driver turned police officer, survivor of Ryder's rampage.

Professor Zoom / Thawne — Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox (2013)

Time-traveling speedster villain who manipulates events to create the Flashpoint timeline.

Robert — Red Dawn (1984)

A founding member of the Wolverines. He suffers personal tragedy after his father's execution, later avenges Daryl's betrayal by killing him, and ultimately dies in a Soviet helicopter ambush alongside Toni.

Stanley Dixon — One Mile: Chapter Two (2026)

A violent island leader who controls captives, uses Janine as a hostage, and directly obstructs Danny’s rescue mission.

Jim Halsey — The Hitcher II: I've Been Waiting (2003)

The protagonist of both films. Initially a young car delivery driver who narrowly escapes a serial hitchhiker, he later becomes a police officer grappling with severe PTSD. He returns to Texas to confront the legacy of his past trauma and ultimately faces the new killer.

Michael Ryan — Secret Admirer (1985)

Michael Ryan is a high school student and the central protagonist. Obsessed with Deborah Anne Fimple, he writes anonymous love letters with Toni's help, dates Deborah, and gradually recognizes his genuine feelings for Toni. He finally declares his love and pursues her to the departing ship.

Career Overview

C. Thomas Howell has 213 screen credits in a career dating back to 1980. Their work spans 13 cinematic universes — most prominently One Mile Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Obliterated, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, The Outsiders. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
213
Birth Date
1966-12-07
Birth Place
Los Angeles, California, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 13 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q464522), public domain (CC0).