C. Thomas Howell

He tested for and was nearly cast as Marty McFly in Back to the Future (1985). The role was given to Eric Stoltz (who was later fired in the middle of filming) and then finally, Michael J. Fox.

Child with second wife Sylvie Anderson, Isabelle Howell born 17 February 1993.

Child with second wife Sylvie Anderson, Dashiell Howell, born January 2, 1997.

On trial for misdemeanors alleged in an accident with a skateboarder on 9 December 2000. The case was later dismissed. [30 October 2001]

Child with second wife Sylvie Anderson, Liam Howell (aka "Liam West Howell"), born April 24, 2001.

In 2003 he was hospitalized for 4 weeks because of a ruptured appendix, a very serious illness, fatal if not treated on time. He lost 45 pounds and surgeons had to take out 3 feet of his intestine among other things in order to save his life. That's the real reason behind his gaunt look in all his movies between 2003 and 2005. As of today he has fully recovered. He's currently working out with a trainer and he has already gained 12 pounds of muscles and his face has filled back. He's also following a strict protein and carbohydrate diet.

After winning the magic-performance Celeb-reality show "Celebracadabra" (2008) in 2008, he has reprised his show's character, "Cherry", and performing at The Magic Castle in Hollywood, Ca.