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Tom Welling Profile |
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Birth Date:
April 26, 1977
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Birth Place: New York, New York, USA
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Birth
Name:
Thomas John Patrick Welling
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Height: 6'3"
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Biography |
His father is a retired General Motors executive and his
mother a home engineer. He has two older sisters and a
younger brother, Mark, who is a struggling actor. He
graduated from Okemos High School in Okemos, Michigan in
1995. Instead of going off to college, he chose to work as a
construction worker and live at his parents' house. He was
discovered at the age of 21 by a catalogue shoot scout who
suggested he try modeling. After a few years, and travelling
around the world, Tom decided that acting was more his
thing. His first big break was landing six episodes on
Judging Amy in 2001, playing opposite Amy Brenneman in a
romantic role. The role, originally supposed to be a
three-episode part, expanded to six after Tom received rave
reviews. He later appeared in Special Unit 2 and Undeclared.
He landed the role of Clark Kent on Smallville after a
nationwide search for a fresh face to play the part. It is
rumored that Tom turned down the part twice before
accepting. In December 2003 he played the oldest son of
Steve Martin in the big screen adaptation of Cheaper by the
Dozen.
He married Jamie White on July 5, 2002, in Martha's
Vineyard, after a three year relationship. He currently
resides in Vancouver, where the filming of the WB series
Smallville takes place. In his free time he enjoys hanging
with friends, reading, running, playing basketball, and
spending time with his dogs. |
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Other
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Graduated in 1995 from Okemos High School in Okemos,
Michigan.
Former model.
Like Christopher Reeve, was not a big Superman fan prior to
being cast as Clark Kent, and in fact continues not to read
Superman comics.
Named one of People Magazine's 'Breakthrough Stars of 2001'.
Turned down the role of the young Clark Kent twice before
accepting it.
Has a pug named Cook.
His shoe size is fourteen.
Played varsity soccer in high school.
Received "fair" grades in high school and opted not to go to
college. Instead, he choose to become a construction worker
while continuing to live with his parents.
Worked in construction after graduation until he became a
model.
Got so into character as Clark Kent one time that when he
saw a woman being mugged, he ran over and fought off her
attackers. The woman looked at him and said "Wow, you really
are Superman" and he just laughed.
Auditioned for the role of Tag on "Friends" (1994).
Father is a retired executive for General Motors and mother
is a "home engineer."
Has two older sisters and a younger brother.
Older brother of actor Mark Welling.
Played the role of Joseph/Josephine in "Some Like It Hot" in
high school.
Is the second cousin of Reed Nilssen, Swedish snowboarder
who received a bronze medal in the 2002 Salt Lake City
Winter Olympic Games.
Modelled alongside Ashton Kutcher. The two are good friends. |
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