- Born
- Birth nameDavid Walsh Naughton
- Height5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)
- David Naughton made his professional debut in the New York Shakespeare Festival's production of "Hamlet" in Lincoln Center starring Sam Waterston. Was cast as the lead singer/dancer in the "Be a Pepper" advertising campaign for Dr. Pepper. Starred in John Landis' classic horror film An American Werewolf in London (1981) which won Rick Baker his first Oscar. Also starred in Michael J. Fox's film debut Midnight Madness (1980), as well as the ski comedy Hot Dog... The Movie (1983). Played opposite Pam Dawber and the late Rebecca Schaeffer in the CBS sitcom My Sister Sam (1986). Recorded the hit disco single "Makin It" and also starred in the ABC sitcom of the same name, Makin' It (1979).- IMDb Mini Biography By: self
- SpousesSeann Sara Sella(August 1, 2007 - 2009) (divorced)Deborah Dutton(April 6, 1985 - ?) (divorced, 2 children)Denise Stephens(1977 - August 8, 1984) (divorced)
- ParentsJoseph NaughtonRosemary Naughton
- RelativesJames Naughton(Sibling)
- Sang and danced in the "Be a Pepper" ad campaign for Dr. Pepper from 1977 to 1981.
- 1979: His disco song "Makin' It" was used in the comedy film Meatballs (1979) that same year.
- Attended and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania (Penn).
- Studied at the London Academy of Music of Dramatic Arts (LAMDA).
- Has English and Irish ancestry.
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