‘E.T.’ actor arrested on suspicion of DUI in Oregon

By Gabrielle Moreira

Published October 22, 2019 11:11am MST

Crime and Public Safety

FOX TV Digital Team

‘E.T.’ star arrested on suspicion of DUI

Henry Thomas, who starred as Elliot in E.T., was arrested in Oregon on suspicion of driving under the influence.

TUALATIN, Ore. - Actor Henry Thomas, who starred as the little boy Elliot in “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Oregon.

The 48-year-old was taken into custody Monday on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants, according to KOMO News.

He was booked into the Washington County Jail and released after allegedly sobering up.

Thomas also starred in the Netflix series, “The Haunting of Hill House.”

This story was reported from Los Angeles.