Key Takeaways
- Mason’s parents have been instrumental in supporting his acting career from a young age.
- His father, Chad Thames, is a sales manager with extensive experience in the industry.
- He gained recognition with roles in “For All Mankind” and the acclaimed horror film “The Black Phone.”
Born on July 10, 2007, Mason Thames, a rising American actor, was brought into this world by his parents, Chad Thames and Elizabeth Thames.
Mason is from Phoenix, Arizona, and was raised alongside his sister, Brooke-Madison Thames.
The Thames family has a strong bond, which Mason highlighted by sharing a Father’s Day photo of his father on Facebook.
For his mother’s birthday, the actor’s fan page posted a special message on behalf of Mason Thames.
His father, Chad, is an experienced Sales Manager, but little is known about his mother.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Chad Thames has worked as a Community Sales Manager at Dr Horton, a Texas home construction company, since 2012.
He formerly worked as a sales manager at Grand Homes and as the vice president of sales at Neurodiagnostic Medical.
From 2001 to 2003, Chad was a branch manager at Ameriquest Mtg. He later became a regional sales manager at Residential Lending with JPMorgan Chase from 2003 to 2008.
His sister Brooke, who was born in 2006 and is one year older than him, is a trained ballerina. She takes dance classes at Colburn Dance Academy in Los Angeles, California.
Mason currently resides in Los Angeles, California, with his parents and sister. He previously lived in McKinney and went to school in Prosper, Texas.
While he is pursuing his education, his parents have consistently supported his film industry goals. Thames’ parents encouraged him to enter acting when he was young.
Mason Thames’s Journey In The Entertainment Industry
At 17 years old, Mason Thames is already gaining recognition as an in-demand young talent.
Thames’s passion for performing began early in his life through his ballet studies. He also featured as a dancer in “The Nutcracker.”
Stepping into the entertainment industry in 2017, Mason’s first acting role was as Liam in the short film “After Omelas.”
After a couple of years, he appeared in three episodes of the first season of Apple TV+’s “For All Mankind.”
He later played Robbie Knievel in the limited series Evel for USA Network, but filming was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thames then took the lead role in Scott Derrickson’s horror film “The Black Phone” (2021), earning widespread acclaim.
Alongside his role as a Young Walker in the early seasons of “Walker,” he starred in the 2024 high school comedy “Incoming.”
The film Monster Summer, which features him alongside actor and director Mel Gibson, is set to release on October 4th, 2024.
He recently wrapped filming the lead role in Universal’s How to Train Your Dragon, bringing the iconic character Hiccup from the beloved animated movie to life under the direction of Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- From 2013 to 2016, Mason performed on tour with a professional ballet company.
- He is currently represented by WME and Brillstein Entertainment Partners.
- He admires Leonardo DiCaprio’s skills as an actor.
