Nicholas Hoult, Jennifer Carpenter, C. Thomas Howell Celebrate Birthdays on December 7

It’s a star studded celebration as three talented actors, Nicholas Hoult, Jennifer Carpenter, C. Thomas Howell mark their special day.

Each of them has made a solid impression in Hollywood with their presences and unforgettable performances.

Nicholas Hoult

Nicholas Hoult was born on December 7, 1989 in Wokingham, Berkshire, England.

He is known for smoothly transitioning from child actor to a versatile film star. He first gained widespread attention as the young actor in About a Boy (2002) when he was just 12.

Later roles established him in Hollywood: he played Hank McCoy / Beast in the X-Men: First Class film series, starred in the zombie romance Warm Bodies (2013), and appeared in blockbusters like Mad Max: Fury Road (2015).

His mix of mainstream and indie films, along with critical roles in projects like The Great (2020–2023), has made him one of the more dynamic young actors of his generation.

Jennifer Carpenter

Jennifer Carpenter was born on December 7, 1979 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.

She rose to fame for her role as Debra Morgan on the hit crime drama series Dexter (2006–2013), a role that established her as a talented actress in television.

Prior to that, she appeared in films such as White Chicks (2004) and the supernatural horror The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005), the latter helping cement her reputation in horror.

Over her career, she has earned awards and nominations, including a Saturn Award and MTV Movie Award and further roles in TV dramas like Limitless and The Enemy Within.

C. Thomas Howell

C. Thomas Howell was born on December 7, 1966 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

He first gained major fame as a teenager when he starred as Ponyboy Curtis in the classic coming-of-age film The Outsiders (1983), directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

Before that, he made a smaller film debut in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982).

In the mid-1980s, he appeared in several notable films including Red Dawn (1984), The Hitcher (1986), and Soul Man (1986).

Over his decades-long career, Howell has remained active in film and television and expanded into directing and producing showing his adaptability beyond his early fame.