Henry Thomas: From E.T. to Hollywood's Long Game

On March 25, Henry Thomas shot to fame as the 10-year-old star of E.T., the extra terrestrial

back in 1982.

The Steven Spielberg blockbuster turned him into a household name overnight, with casting

agents suddenly chasing him after ignoring his calls before.

He emits the sudden spotlight, caught him off guard, leading him to retreat to Texas

for years to adjust.

Stand close to home, helped him weather the early pressures of stardom without a clear

plan.

Over the decades, Thomas built a steady career in film and television.

He appeared in projects like Legends of the Fall in 1994, Gaines of New York in 2002,

and Dr. Sleep in 2019.

On the small screen, he earned praise and series, such as The Haunting of Hill House in 2018

and The Haunting of Blime Anna in 2020.

Acting highs and lows have come in ways for him, but he learned to ride them out by simply

showing up for work.

For unions with E.T., castmates, including a 2022 appearance on Drew Barrymore's show

for the film's 40th anniversary, Keep Those Memories Alive.

Thomas now looks back on that whirlwind era with perspective, focusing on the long game

in Hollywood as he continues taking on new roles.

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