David Naughton

Naughton in 2011, photo by cvanwagoner

Birth Name: David Walsh Naughton

Place of Birth: West Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 13, 1951

Ethnicity: Irish

David Naughton is an American actor and singer. He is known for starring in the film An American Werewolf In London, and for his roles in Midnight Madness (1980), Hot Dog… The Movie, The Boy in Blue, and the sitcom Makin’ It. For the latter, he recorded a same-titled Billboard Top 5-charting song in 1978.

He is the son of teachers Rosemary and Joseph Naughton. His brother is actor James Naughton. David is married to Cheryl.

David’s paternal grandfather was named James Joseph Naughton. James was born in Connecticut, to Irish parents.

David’s paternal grandmother was named Anna McGuire. Anna was born in Connecticut, to Irish parents.

David’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Walsh.

David’s maternal grandmother’s surname was Ryan.

Source: David’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org