Full name: Mason Thames Born: July 10, 2007 Age: 18 (as of 2025–2026) Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, USA Profession: Actor Years active: 2017–present Mason became widely known for playing Finney Blake in the horror movie The Black Phone. That role was his breakout performance and got a lot of praise. He later returned for the sequel and started landing bigger roles in Hollywood. The Black Phone (2021) – Finney Blake The Black Phone 2 – returns as Finney How to Train Your Dragon – plays Hiccup (major lead role) Incoming – teen comedy role He’s known for doing a mix of horror, comedy, and fantasy, which is pretty rare for actors his age. He grew up in Texas and started performing young. Before acting, he was actually a ballet dancer and toured professionally for years. He began acting around age 11–12 and quickly moved into TV and film. Often described as a “rising star” or “young Hollywood actor” Known for being pretty down-to-earth and funny in interviews Has a strong teen fanbase, especially after The Black Phone He’s been nominated for awards like the Saturn Awards for young actors. He’s part of a new wave of actors getting big roles at a young age Some fans consider him a “heartthrob,” though he jokes about it