C. Thomas Howell 1980s

C. Thomas Howell’s sensitive portrayal in *The Outsiders* as Ponyboy Curtis won teen hearts, followed by action in *Red Dawn*. His boyish innocence and earnest acting defined ’80s coming-of-age stories.

C. Thomas Howell’s sensitive portrayal in *The Outsiders* as Ponyboy Curtis won teen hearts, followed by action in *Red Dawn*. His boyish innocence and earnest acting defined ’80s coming-of-age stories.