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Mason Thames

Mason Thames is a rising American actor best known for his breakthrough role as Finney Shaw in the 2021 supernatural horror film The Black Phone. Before establishing himself in feature films, he gained early professional experience as a dancer and appeared in the television series For All Mankind. His performance in The Black Phone earned him widespread critical acclaim and established him as one of Hollywood's promising young talents. Thames has continued to build his filmography with roles in projects such as Boys of Summer and the live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon, demonstrating his versatility and potential for long-term career growth in the industry.


July 10, 2007: Birth of Mason Thames

On July 10, 2007, American actor Mason Thames was born.

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2010: Original How to Train Your Dragon release

The original animated film How to Train Your Dragon was released in 2010, which serves as the source material for the 2025 live-action remake starring Mason Thames.

2017: Acting Debut in After Omelas

In 2017, Mason Thames made his professional acting debut portraying the character Liam in the short film titled After Omelas.

2017: Acting Debut

Mason Thames officially began his professional acting career in 2017.

2019: Appearance in For All Mankind

During 2019, Mason Thames appeared in three episodes of the inaugural season of the science fiction television series For All Mankind, which is available on Apple TV+.

2021: Breakthrough Role in The Black Phone

In 2021, Mason Thames gained significant recognition for starring as Finney Blake in the horror film The Black Phone.

2024: Starring role in Incoming

In 2024, Mason Thames demonstrated his expanding range as an actor by starring in the comedy film Incoming.

2025: Career Expansion and Award Recognition

During 2025, Mason Thames reached new heights in his career by reprising his role in The Black Phone sequel, portraying Hiccup in the live-action How to Train Your Dragon, and starring in Regretting You, which also earned him a Saturn Award nomination.

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2025: Career expansion and film projects

In 2025, Mason Thames starred in the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon, joined the cast of the comedy films Nimrods and Idiots, and prepared for future projects.

2027: Scheduled sequel release

In 2027, the sequel to the live-action How to Train Your Dragon remake is scheduled for release, with Mason Thames expected to return to his role.