David Naughton

David Walsh Naughton (born February 13, 1951) is an American actor and singer known for his starring roles in the horror film An American Werewolf in London and the Disney comedy Midnight Madness, as well as for a long-running "Be a Pepper" ad campaign for beverage maker Dr Pepper. He also starred in the short-lived sitcom Makin' It and sang its hit theme song "Makin' It", giving him a Top 5 hit on the Billboard charts.

Career
Naughton first became widely known as a result of his four-year stint singing and dancing in television commercials and personal appearances to promote Dr. Pepper. He starred in the sitcom Makin' It and hit the Billboard Top Ten in 1979 with the sitcom's theme song, also titled "Makin' It." A US million-selling disc, the track also peaked at #44 in the UK Singles Chart. He starred in the Disney comedy Midnight Madness followed by his lead role in the Academy Award-winning horror film An American Werewolf in London. He also appeared in the television series My Sister Sam and also in episodes of MacGyver, Melrose Place, Murder, She Wrote, JAG and Seinfeld. Dr. Pepper ended its relationship with Naughton after he appeared naked in An American Werewolf in London.

Puppet Shows

 * Turbocharged Thunderbirds (1994-1995) - Scott Tracy (eps. 2-13), Virgil Tracy (eps. 2-13) , Parker, Pilot (ep. 1) , Morty Goldheimer (ep. 2) , Maguire (ep. 2) , Dr. Hornyak (ep. 5) , Paul (ep. 6) , George Graceless (ep. 7) , Professor (ep. 7) , Additional Voices

Films

 * Street Flow (2019) - Mirabeau

Animated Films

 * Sky Blue (2003) - Commander Locke, Dr. Noah