Henry Jackson Thomas Jr. is an American actor who rose to international fame as Elliott in Steven Spielberg's E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. After establishing himself as one of the most recognizable child actors of the 1980s, he continued his career with roles in films such as Legends of the Fall, Gangs of New York, and Dear John. In recent years, he has become closely associated with filmmaker Mike Flanagan, appearing in acclaimed series including The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass, The Fall of the House of Usher, and The Life of Chuck. His career spans more than four decades across film and television.