C. Thomas Howell
C. Thomas Howell Howell at the 2013 Peabody Awards Born Christopher Thomas Howell (1966-12-07) December 7, 1966 (age 48) Van Nuys, California, U.S. Other names Tommy Howell Tom Howell Occupation Actor, film director Years active 1977–present Spouse(s) Rae Dawn Chong (1989–1990) Sylvie Anderson (1992–present) Children 3 Christopher Thomas Howell (born December 7, 1966), known by his stage name C. Thomas Howell, is an American actor and director. He starred in the films The Outsiders as Ponyboy Curtis and in The Hitcher as Jim Halsey. He also appeared in Soul Man, Red Dawn, Secret Admirer, Grandview U.S.A., E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, The Amazing Spider-Man, and Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox.