An Evening with C. Thomas Howell

The son of a professional bull rider turned stuntman; C. Thomas Howell started working in the film industry at the young age of seven.  In 1981, he was cast as ‘Tyler’ in Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster film E.T. The Extra Terrestrial.  Shortly thereafter, he nabbed the lead in Francis Ford Coppola’s classic, The Outsiders, starring opposite the likes of Diane Lane, Patrick Swayze, Matt Dillon and Tom Cruise. The coming-of-age film went on to become a cult classic. Howell's gripping performance as the tough, yet vulnerable ‘Ponyboy Curtis’ made him a household name virtually overnight, earning him a Young Artist Award. In 1984 he appeared in the commercially successful film Red Dawn, the first movie to be released in the U.S. with a PG-13 rating. Howell joined stars such as Patrick Swayze, Charlie Sheen, Lea Thompson, and Jennifer Grey in their depiction as members of a teenage guerilla warfare group, known as the Wolverines, during a WWIII invasion.

Earmarked as one of the most promising young actors of his time, Howell’s career skyrocketed with roles in films such as The Hitcher, Grand View USA, Secret Admirer and tv series such as Moonlighting and Two Marriages. just to name a few. He even worked alongside greats such as Elizabeth Taylor and Anne Margaret. Since then, Howell, with over 250 tv/film projects under his belt, has been in consistent demand for the last thirty years, appearing in favorites such as War of the Worlds, The Amazing Spiderman, Gettysburg, Criminal Minds, Southland, Seal Team, The Walking Dead, and the upcoming Netflix release Obliterated.

However, with the outbreak of a pandemic, when the world came to a screeching halt, Howell decided to step out of his comfort zone and pick up a guitar. Growing up in a musical less family and with zero experience, Tommy worked diligently day and night slowly learning the instrument that would soon open an entirely different world to him. Less than a year later, he moved to Nashville and began performing. (See below for a list of his most recent music accomplishments). He will soon release his second album, recorded entirely at Johnny Cash’s Cabin, and plans to hit the road, bringing some of his musical friends along the way.

If you would like to book Tommy or would like more information, please visit www.tommyhowellmusic.com or send me an email!

Look forward to hearing from you and coming to your city!

Current Film Projects:

• October 20, 2023 - Old Dads - Netflix

• November 30, 2023 - Obliterated - Netflix

• March 2024 - RIDE - Coming to Theatres July 2024

ALBUMS

• American Storyteller

• Cowboys Don't Cry

MUSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• 12/2021 Tommy Howell’s Cowboy Christmas Franklin, TN - Co-Bill with Riders In the Sky, Jenee Fleenor, Mike Rogers, Ben Issacs, and Dave Kennedy

• 08/2022 Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival Gatlinburg, TN - Co-Bill with Larry Gatlin & Onoleigh

• 02/2023 River Spirits Casino Oklahoma City, OK - Opening act for Tanya Tucker

• 05-06/2023 Hosted Backstage with Tommy Howell & Friends- Nashville, TN Special Guests Included: The Cast of Cobra Kai, Greta Van Fleet, Tim Montana, Charlie Sheen, The Cast of E.T, Larry Gatlin and Adam Carolla

• 08/2023 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Sturgis, SD - Opening act for Lynyrd Skynyrd

• June 8,2024 Texas Music Revolution, McKinney, TX - Opening act for Lyle Lovett

The Dunkin Theatre has been under renovation since July of 2017 and is finally ready to debut its many new features. The Dunkin now boasts a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system, new balcony seating, and a full liquor license.

 

We'll see you at the show!