Biography
In the world of Hollywood leading men, David Naughton exemplified the ideal switch artist. The classically trained actor transformed from an obscure stage performer into one of the 1970s most popular personalities in a variety of genres. Naughton exuberantly sang and danced his way into fame as the star of the popular "Be a Pepper" ad campaigns for the Dr. Pepper soft drink. With cheeky, over-the-top dance numbers and that ubiquitous jingle, …
Career Milestones
| Appeared in successful series of Dr. Pepper commercials in late 1970s | ||
| Performed at Royal Court Theatre, London | ||
1979 | Film debut, in "Separate Ways" | |
1979 | TV series debut, "Makin' It" (ABC) | |
1981 | Breakthrough hit, "An American Werewolf in London" | |
1982 | TV-movie debut, "I, Desire" (ABC) | |
1986 | Co-starred in TV series "My Sister Sam" (CBS) | |
1993 | Acted in "Amityville: A New Generation" | |
1999 | Returned to the NYC stage headlining the musical revue "A Good Swift Kick" | |