Mason Thames is an American actor and former dancer. He is best known for his breakout role as Finney Blake in The Black Phone and for portraying Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III in the live-action How to Train Your Dragon.
Rising rapidly through Hollywood’s young talent ranks, he has earned recognition for his work across horror, drama, comedy, and fantasy productions.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Mason Thames
- Stage Name: Mason Thames
- Born: July 10, 2007
- Age: 19 years old
- Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: White Caucasian
- Occupation: Actor, Dancer
- Height: 173 cm (5’8’’)
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Chad Thames and Elizabeth Rapp Thames
- Siblings: Brooke Madison Thames
- Spouse: Mckenna Grace
- Children: None
- Relationship: Dating
- Net Worth: $2 million USD
Early Life and Education
Mason Thames was born on July 10, 2007, in Dallas, Texas, United States. He is the son of Chad Thames and Elizabeth Rapp Thames and was raised alongside his older sister, Brooke Madison Thames, a dancer.
Growing up in Texas, the young performer spent much of his childhood training in dance and touring with a professional ballet company before entering acting.
He attended school in Prosper, Texas, while balancing education with growing commitments in the entertainment industry.
Career
Mason Thames began his professional journey as a dancer, touring internationally with a ballet company during childhood.
After transitioning into acting, he made his screen debut in the short film After Omelas before appearing in television productions such as For All Mankind, Evel, and Walker.
His major breakthrough arrived in 2021 when he landed the lead role of Finney Blake in The Black Phone, earning widespread acclaim for his performance.
In the years that followed, the young actor expanded his résumé through projects including Incoming and Monster Summer.
A defining career milestone came when he secured the role of Hiccup in Universal Pictures’ live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon.
Additional notable projects include Regretting You, Black Phone 2, Nimrods, and the announced sequel to How to Train Your Dragon.
His rapid success also earned him a place on Forbes’ prestigious 30 Under 30 Hollywood and Entertainment list.
Awards and Nominations
- Fangoria Chainsaw Awards (2023) — Editor’s Eyeball on the Future Award (Won)
- Saturn Awards (2022) — Best Younger Actor in a Film for The Black Phone (Nominated)
- Saturn Awards (2026) — Best Younger Actor in a Film for How to Train Your Dragon (Nominated)
Social Media
- Instagram: @masonthames
- Tiktok: @masonthamesofficial
Personal Life
Mason Thames, 19, maintains a relatively private lifestyle despite his increasing popularity in Hollywood. The actor has been publicly linked to actress McKenna Grace, with both appearing together at industry events and spending time with each other’s families.
Away from film productions, the entertainer enjoys movies, music, travel, fitness training, and spending time with friends. Having started his career through dance, he continues to appreciate performing arts beyond acting. He has no children yet and stands at a height of 173 cm (5’8’’).
Net Worth
Mason Thames’ estimated net worth is $2 million USD. Revenue is generated primarily through film salaries, television appearances, streaming projects, promotional partnerships, endorsements, and residual entertainment earnings.
Filmography
- After Omelas
- For All Mankind
- The Black Phone
- Incoming
- Monster Summer
- How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
- Black Phone 2
- Nimrods
- Idiots
- How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2027, announced)