Tom Welling

Tom Welling

48 · Born: Apr 26, 1977

Personal Details

Official Socials
Height6' 3"
BornApr 26, 1977 Putnam Valley, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Jessica Rose Welling

    ( Nov 30, 2019 to Jul 9, 2025 )
  • Jamie White Welling

    ( Jul 5, 2002 to Nov 22, 2015 )
Parents
  • Bonnie Welling
  • Thomas Welling
Relatives
  • Mark Welling (Sibling)
  • Rebecca Welling (Sibling)
  • Jamie Welling (Sibling)
  • Evan Peters (Cousin)

Biography

Tom Welling is a renowned American actor, best known for his iconic portrayal of Clark Kent on the popular television series Smallville (2001).

Born Thomas Joseph Welling, he hails from Putnam Valley, New York, to Bonnie and Thomas Welling, a retired executive for General Motors. He has a younger brother, Mark Welling, also an actor, and two older sisters. Welling's ancestry is predominantly German and British Isles, with a significant Irish influence.

Welling graduated from Okemos High School in Okemos, Michigan, at the age of 18, having previously spent his freshman year at the Salesianum School in Wilmington, Delaware. During his high school years, he played varsity soccer and received "fair" grades on his exams. Despite his academic performance, Welling had no desire to attend college, instead opting for a career in construction.

After a stint in the construction business, Welling transitioned to modeling, where he befriended fellow celebrity and model Ashton Kutcher. Although both were successful models, Welling decided to pursue an acting career, ultimately landing roles through his modeling agency connections.

Welling's early acting gigs garnered attention from directors, leading to his casting as Clark Kent in Smallville (2001). Interestingly, he initially turned down the role twice, citing concerns about being typecast. However, he eventually accepted the part, sensing the show's potential for success and feeling a deep connection to his character.

Beyond his Smallville fame, Welling has appeared in various films, including the family comedy Cheaper by the Dozen (2003) and its sequel, Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005),as well as the horror movie The Fog (2005). His performances received critical acclaim, despite the latter film's modest box office performance.

More recently, Welling co-starred in the historical drama Parkland (2013) alongside Zac Efron, with whom he formed a lasting friendship.

In his personal life, Welling married Jamie White, his closest friend, on July 5, 2002. He has often spoken about his immense respect for his wife, citing her compassionate nature. The couple separated in 2013, with Welling relocating to Vancouver for Smallville filming.

Throughout his career, Tom Welling has established himself as a talented and versatile actor, leaving a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.

Career

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2024
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Mafia Wars
Mafia Wars as Terry
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Crisis on Infinite Earths: Redux
Crisis on Infinite Earths: Redux as Superman / Clark Kent
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2020
Professionals
Professionals as Vincent Corbo
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2017
Lucifer
Lucifer as Marcus Pierce
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2016
The Choice
The Choice as Ryan McCarthy
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2014
Draft Day
Draft Day as Brian Drew
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2013
Parkland
Parkland as Roy Kellerman
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2005
Cheaper by the Dozen 2
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 as Charlie Baker
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The Fog
The Fog as Nick Castle
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2003
Cheaper by the Dozen
Cheaper by the Dozen as Charlie Baker
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2001
Smallville
Smallville as Clark Kent
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2000
Judging Amy
Judging Amy as Rob Meltzer