Mason Thames is a rising American actor known for his starring roles in the TV series For All Mankind and the movie The Black Phone. His parents have supported his career in the film industry.
The young actor began his career at 11, but his passion for acting sprouted at a young age while training in ballet.
Mason made his acting debut through a 2017 short film, After Omelas, in which he played Liam Read.
However, he became famous after appearing in the Apple TV+ series For All Mankind season 1. He played Daniel Stevens as a recurring character in three seasons.
There, he shared the screen with Michael Dorman, Joel Kinnaman, and Sarah Jones.
Then, Mason got the series Evel, based on the life of popular American stuntman Knievel. This way, he started gaining public attention.
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His recognition doubled when he landed the horror movie The Black Phone in 2021. In the movie, Mason played the leading role of Finney Blake, along with four-time Oscar nominee Ethan Hawke.
Highlights
- Mason Thames is the son of Chad Thames and his wife.
- His father, Chad Thames, has wide experience working as a Sales Manager, but there is nothing to read about his mother as his mother wants to make her life away from the media.
Mason Thames is Blessed with Supportive Parents
Mason Thames was born in 2007 to Chad Thames and his wife (unknown about her).
Chad is often spotted on Mason’s social media handle. In one post, Mason wished him a happy Father’s Day and acknowledged his support for him.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Chad Thames has been a Community Sales Manager at Dr Horton, a homebuilder in Texas, since 2012.
Previously, he was a sales manager at Grand Homes and the vice president of sales at Neurodiagnostic Medical.
Chad was also posted as a branch manager at Ameriquest Mtg from 2001 to 2003 and later joined JPMorgan Chase and worked as a regional sales manager at Residential Lending from 2003 to 2008.
Mason has an older sister named Brooke-Madison Thames, a dancer and social media influencer.
Brooke makes dance and lip-sync videos on her TikTok handle.
Mason Thames’ TV Series & Movies
After The Black Phone, Mason Thames appeared as Young Walker in the first two seasons of the TV series Walker.
Rising with his popularity, Mason landed another leading role as Benjamin ‘Benj’ Nielsen in the high school comedy Incoming in August 2024.
Mason Thames knows how to survive a high school party. Incoming premieres August 23! pic.twitter.com/4RhQJIxq7B
— Netflix (@netflix) August 7, 2024
Besides, his two starring movies, Boys of Summer, directed by David Henrie, and How to Train Your Dragon by Dean DeBlois, are under postproduction.
Fans will see Mason as Noah, starring Mel Gibson in Boys of Summer, releasing in 2024.
Also, Mason, as Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, will share the screen with Nico Parker in How to Train Your Dragon, which will be released in 2025.
Additional Information
- Mason Thames is also a social media influencer with 1.5 million Instagram followers.
- He has toured with a professional ballet company and performed in The Nutcracker.
- The 17-year-old actor is not dating anyone in 2024.
- He is in the high school, guarded by his parents.
