Teacher Turned Actor | David Howard Thornton | Life Story

[@thisismannyvargas]

David is amazing - what did you think of his story and share here?!

[@zenikim]

I’m a huge fan and just adore him.

[@thisismannyvargas]

@@zenikim That's awesome! Did you get a chance to watch the full interview?

[@zenikim]

@@thisismannyvargas Yes I did watch it. It was a wonderful interview you did with David.

[@thisismannyvargas]

@@zenikim we appreciate you. Sincerely :)

[@jayjayvee4394]

Great interview

[@lincolnlanier8596]

Only a handful of people can confidently say “Art the clown was my Teacher”

[@thisismannyvargas]

Very true. A special experience.

[@bambiesdoomsdayblue]

YESS

[@sammywilliam8156]

when getting a f isn't that bad

[@JohnnyNada]

I cant believe this sweet dude is ART THE CLOWN lol

[@thisismannyvargas]

Amen 😃

[@moparpiggy1548]

I just met David and some of the terrifier 2 cast this weekend at scare fest. He was such a friendly down to earth guy. Listening to his life story is inspiring.

[@thisismannyvargas]

Glad you enjoyed the conversation :)

[@Nitamitchell-tan]

Wow your so lucky I’m totally envious of you i would love to meet all the cast especially David has i love him the most that will never change ❤

[@nassalad]

If anyone deserves fame, it’s David ! What a sweet talented soul

[@maggiemccauslin1084]

Agreed!

[@KimberleyColada]

Usually, when you see this type of interview with a horror actor, they are in a studio and sitting in a directors chair, but seeing David sit here, in his own home with his cat on his lap and telling his personal story, he seems so much more human - if that makes sense. Mad to see what the character gets up to versus this nice man right here.

[@thisismannyvargas]

Glad you felt that watching this interview Kimberley :)…It is great to meet the humans behind the characters hehe

[@moonchildseven]

This man is a gem. I hate how he had a hard past on dealing with bullying it made me tear up bc i relate. He deserves all the love and recognition. Protect this king at all cost.❤

[@Yff94]

Fr I tear up too with his story. Such a wonderful soul ❤ I’m glad he’s having the recognition he deserves 🎉

[@giuliatvn]

Frrr

[@brokespiderwebb]

As a high-functioning person myself, hearing David talk about his experience with autism is very endearing. Inspiring to know someone like him can come so far 😊

[@Loonybinp]

Time stamp? I missed it😢

[@Loonybinp]

48:13

[@jantesa]

@@Loonybinp 48:26 🫶🏻

[@the_silver_blade]

He’s really been through a lot. David is an awesome dude 🖤

[@thisismannyvargas]

Absolutely-success well earned. Love hearing stories like his :) thanks for watching.

[@rebelghoulrowyn]

As a haunt actor who was stuck in a heavy silicone mask for the first 4-5 seasons I worked (hard to talk, it just rattled through my mask instead of out, and hard to make facial expressions lol), Art the Clown seriously inspired me. Nothing annoys me more than a haunter telling new actors they have to be able to scream- thanks to this guy, I've made more people terrified (no pun intended lol) of me without doing anything but using my body/expressions. Art the Clown was my teacher and Thornton didn't even know it. I didn't care about Terrifier 2 much but Art is such a solid character and he is the only one who could be him. He's owned the character the same way Englund owned Freddy. Truly a legend and it was even noticeable in The Mean One. Thanks for being a teacher to me ❤

[@raysha9932]

I hope he realizes that we haven’t had a new Halloween icon in years and he did that.

[@dreoliraviolii]

He’s a sweetheart AND a cat dad?! Love him even more 😂♥️

[@e2theoc]

It's so hilarious that Art the Clown is like the ultimate role model

[@mumumeme8496]

my gawd what a sweet guy

[@thisismannyvargas]

Good human :)

[@sprangbrake5938]

What a nice person, totally the opposite of his Terrifier character

[@thisismannyvargas]

Agreed. Very kind and humble :) thanks for watching!

[@Vault420overseer]

David would make a great Mr. Rogers

[@maggiemccauslin1084]

David is just one of those "sunshine" people in real life someone who just makes everything all bright and cheerful And then he turns into Art and then it's a hurricane and you don't know what's going to happen David seems like such a remarkable human and he deserves everything

[@lidia6131]

I am 40. Last year, I was diagnosed with ADHD and ASD. The part that you discuss this subject made me feel myself. Made me feel free. Made me feel that I am not alone.

[@alexanderschonikenberglund9450]

Where was it in the interview? I missed it somehow :(

[@alexanderschonikenberglund9450]

Nevermind I found it but hey that's awesome 🤟🏻

[@sc00bzy.]

What’s the timestamp that he mentioned it?

[@idkwhofaithis]

@@sc00bzy.48:27

[@Loonybinp]

@@alexanderschonikenberglund9450time stamp?

[@e2theoc]

Struggle for a decade! That shows his passion for acting

[@DarrenD]

Such an inspiring human being ❤️

[@thisismannyvargas]

Sharing these with him, so it means a lot :)

[@Jjustineelizabeth]

David is the absolute best ❤ had the privilege of meeting him and he couldn’t of been nicer . He deserves all the success

[@thisismannyvargas]

That's awesome to hear. Glad you had that opportunity :)

[@Nitamitchell-tan]

Wow your so lucky I’m totally envious of you i would love to meet all the cast especially David has i love him the most that will never change ❤

[@e2theoc]

His mom sounds like a wonderful person 😢

[@StaffanNilsson1]

So nice to hear about his supportive mom and dad. Really happy about your success!

[@j.v.r.1981-]

Seeing behind the scenes footage of David (as Art) asking his co-star if they are ok, would be SO awesome and funny to see. And hearing David talking about being a high functioning autistic person who always felt different .... Relatable. I got diagnosed as a high functioning autistic person a few years ago, and everything just fell into place. 💕

[@nickx1754]

I'm grateful David was so candid in this interview. He seems like such a genuine person. This was not only informative but also inspirational.

[@annac.8502]

I deeply relate to DHT ❤️ he’s such a sweetheart and he deserves every bit of success ✨ period 💅🏼

[@Kittencandy13]

I hope to meet him and get his autograph one day he so down to earth ! Art is my number one favorite horror icon. Can’t wait to see more of Art

[@thisismannyvargas]

He does lots of conventions! Sure it just takes getting to one :) Glad you saw this.

[@moparpiggy1548]

If you get to meet him, you won’t be disappointed. He is such a humble cool guy

[@mels_multi4965]

I’m a proud member of the ATCAS group and the Terrifam!!!..and this is such an amazing story!!!..He is such a humble man, stems from his Southern roots lol!!!..We love you David!!!!!!!!….❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@thisismannyvargas]

Thank you for listening to the podcast :)

[@mels_multi4965]

@@thisismannyvargas my pleasure!!!..this was amazing!!!..❤️❤️

[@neal84]

Hope he gets a huge payday for Terrifier 3.

[@witchingbrew3]

He's actually great with kids. I've seen it at the bigger conventions that bring in families and he's just regular Art. The kids want to go up to him, not even because he's a character . He's not scary despite his character. It's his demeanor and dare I say aura that's very nice and welcoming. You'd swear he's the new Barney to these kids lol

[@suddenlypsychotic3756]

I just need to say it....i love this guy!!

[@PhillyThe13th]

Without a doubt, this is the greatest interview I have ever seen with an actor. Absolutely wonderful and lucid questions and conversation. I'm a huge fan of David Howard Thornton and this is the best interview I've ever seen him do. Some of the things I took in from this interview really makes me think about things in my life. Just a spectacular conversation.

[@thedarknessunderneathpodca6366]

I love this guy. David and Damien both

[@sebastianalegria3401]

When David plays Art the clown's role, he's actually terrying. On the other hand, he would be a perfect Joker for a Batman's movie.

[@thisismannyvargas]

Let's hope he sees this comment you made and goes for it! Great point. Heath did an incredible job-best of all time in my opinion.

[@sebastianalegria3401]

@@thisismannyvargas Heath Ledger is the GOAT, but Joaquin Phoenix's Joker amazed me.

[@thisismannyvargas]

@@sebastianalegria3401 the fact you used the GOAT in all caps means you're definitely my people ;)...will have to watch JP's performance, haven't seen it yet!

[@swagmcfly3280]

He actually played Joker in a Batman fan film you can watch online!

[@KBHURSTHerMenagerie]

Imagine the bullies now. Lol Art the clown woukd take care of that 😂

[@thisismannyvargas]

Don’t mess with Art.

[@maggiemccauslin1084]

Exactly... i imagine he's doing all he's doing and the people that picked on him are doing simple jobs 😂

[@Cecetron]

He is the sweetest guy every time I meet him at conventions. As someone who wants to be an entertainer, his story is very inspiring. I also loved learning more about him as a person. Thank you.

[@paulysmallz8095]

I met him at a convention and he really is one of the nicest guys and is so kind to fans but once the makeup is on he is definitely art and it is so cool to see you can’t stop looking at him such a cool experience

[@maggiemccauslin1084]

He seems very friendly

[@Nemesis.70.]

I've never met David because I'm too far from the USA (France), but I would so love to meet him to talk with him. He's an example for me to follow my dream.😁

[@Nitamitchell-tan]

Same here I’m from the uk and its my dream to meet David he inspires me to become an actress witch has always been my dream.

[@adrielgutierreztorres7546]

Este hombre necesita ser mas famoso, es un amor de persona

[@somersfamily]

I've met him a few times with my family. He's so sweet

[@TheProletariat.]

Its truly mind blowing at times to see the people actually behind these characters and especially if yur lucky enough to meet them in person.. and at that moment you first realize how incredibly talented they are at their craft!!!

[@TheProletariat.]

It's always interesting hearing the talk about "low budget" films and so many times these films seemingly working from little to nothing but scraps and raw talent in EVERY AREA related to making movies! I couldn't imagine any of these movies filmed any differently!

[@thisismannyvargas]

Well said. Lots of talent. Thanks for sharing!

[@gracemayxx6974]

This is a really great interview, I was invested the whole time! I love art the clown and now I love David Howard Thornton more!

[@creed9938]

Hard to picture him as Art the clown he’s so nice

[@barbiegirl985]

he seems like such a lovely down to earth person, he deserves all his success ❤

[@treefrogabby]

What an amazing actor. Saw terrifier 3 and it SCARED ME.

[@catwoman8861]

What a uniquely delightful, sweet and incredibly gentle man. There something so funny about him playing probably THE most brutal, terrifying and vicious serial killer the horror genre has ever seen. I wanted to tell him how lovely and inspiring he was here but his Instagram messages are (understandably) switched off 😭 Please tell him he’s a gem. 💎

[@maggiemccauslin1084]

He really is..

[@tristanfernandez8311]

David, you are amazing man. My fav part about art is all that is you before he gets terrifying. The funny moments in the third film are the parts I treasure the most

[@deniskorobkin8574]

That's a terrific conversation and I appreciate a lot the host's choice of questions as well as David's sincerity

[@dendomlil]

It's on my bucket list to meet this man someday he is so genuine and talented. The entire franchise regardless of it being horror and people having biased opinions on it is a huge inspirational underdog story. Everyone involved in this amazing franchise deserves every amazing thing they've received and will receive going forward. Nothing but love for the terrifier family!

[@reanimator1985]

love this interview so much, david is such an important person to me and an inspiration, i hope to meet him someday 🖤 and it’s cool learning he’s on the spectrum because i have autism as well, so this makes me happy! i could listen to him forever hes such a fascinating person with a great story!

[@spookybingus]

wow...this is such an incredible interview. one of the best i have seen, great job to both of you omg

[@writergirl3233]

Very lovely interview! I'm not a huge fan of gory movies, but David Howard Thornton is a great actor.

[@Possfur]

I love how wholesome he is

[@McKenzie_Scale]

"I've always loved kids." - Art the Clown

[@daniellesenpai]

This interview was so great. Loved the questions, David is so down to Earth , and you really did an awesome job allowing him the opportunity to open up ! Great great job!

[@ma.rissaj]

David you are amazing!! I’m so happy for your success

[@SoulMonger]

You’re a great interviewer I’m glad you were the one interviewing David

[@3amnightmares]

Great advice from your mom!! Art the Clown giving life advice 😂 Very gruesome movie but he is great in the role!

[@thisismannyvargas]

Thanks for listening. Mom had some wise words :)

[@StormyWeather_2005]

Love him :) I talked to him on messenger before. I hope to meet him some day in person. Wanna meet him so bad and give him a hug and bring my fan art that I showed him on messenger to prove that it was me.

[@thisismannyvargas]

Love the support. :)

[@yearninganimal]

This is an awesome interview, I adore the terrifier films and David’s acting is fantastic. Would love to meet him in person one day, would be a dream!

[@faberbosc6639]

Very emotionnal; you're wonderful, both

[@itsyaboiliss]

i love this dude man

[@ct6852]

Honestly after seeing clips of Terrifier 2 I was genuinely afraid of this guy. But he's so normal looking. Not sure if that makes it better or worse.

[@mht5875]

Not just normal looking but model handsome. Really love this guy, hope I can meet David someday.

[@mariamiley3842]

David Howard Thornton not only you make me laugh you make me smile God bless you 🙏

[@drakie7024]

Great Interview, this guy is amazing as Art

[@mistermatix8241]

It's bizarre, he's such a nice guy, yet Art is crazy and evil. I've seen the video where a boy interviewed him, you can tell David was a teacher, he's got natural rapport

[@romamazza5881]

I love this guy! He grossed me out! I love the movies also! This moie s the second scarst movie since the Exorcist!

[@MitzyDoodle13]

I love this! People who inspire me are always causing me to meet new awesome inspiration like you, Manny! I appreciate the overall tone and attitude you have toward your friends who appear on your show. Also, here’s some awesome lyrics from Ledger: You have called new life up from the dust Faithful even though I’ve given up You take the chaos that’s in me and You create a symphony in me From who I was, who I am and who I’ll be I am changed I am Yours eternally Jesus is so awesome for revealing these wonderously magnificent people!

[@thisismannyvargas]

Aw so glad you came across this interview and thank you for taking time to share your thoughts! Genuinely appreciate it. And those are great lyrics you added there :)

[@UntouchableNYsee]

Please David, make a part 3....I'm a huge fan of Art the clown,!

[@alexanderl9721]

Terrifier 3 is coming out later this year.

[@reanimator1985]

it’s out

[@noor0611]

11:02 his trauma candy bowl

[@misfitm1457]

I love to watch the behind the scenes and se how it all works. I thought all Terrifier movies were fantastic and loved how creepy he was, but how hilarious too ... when the girl looked around and he has the sunglasses on in the store almost killed me, and when he jump scared the tied up woman

[@katrinasimon9236]

He is my newest obsession 😍 I wanna marry him

[@Nitamitchell-tan]

Don’t blame you same here 😍

[@cateileen5163]

@@Nitamitchell-tanHis bullies would die if they saw how many chicks he’s getting now LOL

[@witchingbrew3]

The food industry is something he could definitely do as a side thing. Deep scary movie lore but Chef Lieberher has a podcast and had/has restaurants. He juggled that while his son Jaeden Martell was doing it and it 2. It can work, even at the height of everything blowing up. Maybe art the clown cereal could be a pop up thing.

[@youtubeaccount734]

Can you try interviewing Mike Giannelli who played Art in the older films next?

[@jstro-hobbytech]

same happened with my mom.

[@ShaneDiGiovanni]

Your an awesome interviewer great questions

[@misfitm1457]

I'd love to see a mix, like Chucky going against Art, Chucky thinking Arts a regular guy in a clown costume

[@soniacastro2480]

He's the next best thing since the wicked witch of the.west

[@pulse4503]

A new icon is born Art the clown

[@TheRottenDoll_]

I love him so much❤️‍🩹

[@vy2255]

u think you could add time stamps?

[@thisismannyvargas]

I will - thank you for the suggestion and bringing it to my attention :)

[@thisismannyvargas]

Done :)

[@lissalives1]

I know David won’t see this, but I have a question for him. What did his father do exactly for NASA?

[@thisismannyvargas]

Here’s his answer :)…Lol. He worked on the Shuttle projects, more specifically the solid rocket motor (the big brown rocket) as well as some of the Apollo missions. I don't know specifically what he did though. A lot of that is classified.

[@shesnappedagain]

Okay, I mean no disrespect, but HOW did you get this interview? This channel has under 500 subs and no offense, such a small audience. (No shade, I’ve an abandoned KZbin channel, I retired my KZbin dream) I am just so curious how you nabbed this? It’s a great interview.

[@Sattlen]

Money.

[@pulse4503]

I didnt get why Art and the zombie girl go to the dilapidated house after the killings, and all of sudden, Art gets really sad and sits down.... Did anybody notice it? Is there a reason or a meaning behind that? 🤔🤔🤔 Just pomdering and wonderin....

[@1959Pontiac]

I thought Art was getting annoyed by Vicki honking his horn.

[@dreamwithinadreamfilms]

I’m hot for teacher! 🔥😂

[@mariamiley3842]

Yeah do and be you !!!

[@G.Harley.Davidson]

Did David take Mime acting classes?

[@sophiecooper1824]

He was mentored by Stefàn Karl Stefansson aka Robbie Rotten in Lazy Town for 5 years .

[@G.Harley.Davidson]

@ neat

[@josepheridu3322]

WTF he was a teacher?

[@sophiecooper1824]

Imagne his former students now 😂

[@MrPyroguru]

Wow It sounds like he had a Christian upbringing! Holy Shit!

[@joelsangel777]

He is NOT like this in real life. He bullies people if u don’t agree with him politically on Instagram. So I find it HILARIOUS that he said he hates bullies. You don’t have a right to bully anybody. Anybody that is a conservative or stands for freedom or anything he bullies. I’ll never watch his movies ever again. Or if you’re a Christian, he’ll bully you.. YAH, real grown up there. Anytime he gets called out for insulting people. He’s a bully. I ripped into him because of how insulting he was to certain people. I don’t like bullies, and I was bully growing up. And HE instigated the bullying. I do not appreciate hypocrites.

[@thisismannyvargas]

Interesting perspective. I am glad you sound like you stand for something. Keep it up.

[@catwoman8861]

Disagreeing with someone and speaking his mind doesn’t make him a bully.

[@nihilblack4625]

what a bad thoughts

[@emilysmith5360]

Source(s): Dude trust me

[@reanimator1985]

😂 proof where?? also, him having his own opinions does not make him a bully.

[@vampiresrfine]

Absolutely incredible interview🥹🥰The more I hear about DHT, the more we have in common. Blows my mind because we share a birthday too. Thank you for this, I love the questions you asked😊