Tom Welling, the American actor, started his career in 2000 when he appeared in the music video of “Picture Perfect” sung by Angela Via. He appeared as Angela’s love interest. He is known for playing Kal-El / Clark Kent / Superman in Smallville from 2001 to 2011. He has also directed some of the episodes of this show.
Sun Sign
Taurus
Education
Tom completed his high schooling at Okemos High School in Michigan. It was in high school that he started acting in plays. Previously, he had also studied at Salesianum School in Wilmington, Delaware.
Manager
Tom Welling is managed by –
- George Freeman, Talent Agent, William Morris Endeavor (WME) Entertainment, Beverly Hills, California, USA.
- David Unger, Manager, Artist International Group, New York City, New York, USA.
- Simon Halls, Publicist, Slate PR, Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Bryan Wolf and Clifford Gilbert-Lurie, Legal Representatives, Ziffren Brittenham, Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Heroes for Hire, Talent Agent Personal Appearance, Studio City, California, USA.
Girlfriend / Spouse
Tom Welling has dated –
- Jamie White (1997-2013) – Tom and model Jamie White started dating in 1997 after they first met during their modeling years. After dating for 5 years, they got married in 2002 on Martha’s Vineyard, the Massachusetts island amidst their close friends and family members. Tom wore a classic black suit with a silver tie at his wedding. They went to Paris, France for their honeymoon. During their married life, they resided in Vancouver for a year or so. Unfortunately, not all was well between them. Jamie filed for divorce on October 17, 2013, citing “irreconcilable differences”, after 10 years of marriage. In November 2015, they officially divorced. The couple does not have any children.
- Jessica Rose Lee (2014-Present) – Tom and the founder of Saddle Club, Jessica Rose Lee started dating in 2014 after Tom’s split from his former wife Jamie. Tom also has a passion for horses. The couple has shared adorable pictures of themselves on social media. The couple announced their engagement in February 2018.
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Squared jawline with a rounded chin
- Often keeps a medium stubble beard
Brand Endorsements
Tom Welling has endorsed brands such as –
- Verizon
- 7 UP
- J. Maxx
Best Known For
- Playing Clark Kent in the TV series Smallville from 2001 to 2011 which was based on the DC Comics character, Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.
- Playing Rob “Karate Rob” Meltzer in the CBS legal drama Judging Amy and as Marcus Pierce on the Fox drama series Lucifer.
First Film
In 2003, Tom made his theatrical film appearance in the comedy-drama Cheaper by the Dozen as Charlie Baker.
First TV Show
In 2001, Tom made his first TV show appearance as Rob Meltzer in the drama series Judging Amy. He appeared in a total of 6 episodes.
Personal Trainer
Over the years, Tom Welling has managed to maintain a great physique. To become perfect for his role in Smallville, he worked tirelessly with celebrity trainer, Ramona Braganza.
Ramona had put up a challenging and dynamic training plan for Tom, which included working on the upper-body like chest, upper back, biceps, and triceps.
Apart from aiming for large chest muscles, Tom was trained to achieve a perfect V-shaped look for the upper body. For training his shoulders and back, he did pull-ups focusing on the eccentric phase of the exercise to put extra stress on the upper back.
To back up the process of bodybuilding and to maintain his energy levels, he went on a high .
Tom Welling Favorite Things
- Sport – Basketball Celebrities –
- Movie – Mutiny on the Bounty (1935)
- Designer –
- TV Show – Seinfeld (1989-1998)
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Tom Welling Facts
- When he was growing up, he lived in Wisconsin, Delaware, and Michigan.
- He played baseball, basketball, and soccer in high school.
- He played as a shortstop and pitcher in baseball. While in soccer, he started as a striker and later became the goalkeeper.
- Before starting a modeling career, he did several odd jobs including bartending, waiting tables, and construction.
- While living in Vancouver for filming Smallville, he had three dogs namely Bear (Mixed Akita), Cook (Pug), and Maui (Boston Terrier).
- He can speak like the character Gollum from The Lord of the Rings (2001).
- Tom can also impersonate.
- He was thought perfect for the role of Emmett Cullen in the Twilight movie by the author Stephenie Meyer. The role was finally played by.
- In 2001, Tom was included in the list of ‘Breakthrough Stars of 2001’ by People magazine.
- He is good friends with the actor since their modeling days.
- Tom was cast as the love interest of Angela Via in her music video, “Picture Perfect”.
- He once saved a woman in real life, who was being mugged, as he fought her attackers away.
- He is the Executive President of his company Tom Welling Productions based in Encino, California, USA.
- Tom has also modeled for renowned brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch, and among others; while working for Louisa Modeling Agency in the late 1990s.
- He is the longest-running Superman on reel life.
- Follow him on and.
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Facts of Thomas John Patrick Welling
- Gender Male
- full nameThomas John Patrick Welling
- nicknamesTom Welling
- birthplacePutnam Valley, New York, United States
- Date of Birth April 26, 1977
- Age 47 years 4 months
- Horoscope Taurus
- Lucky Number 9
- Lucky Stone Emerald
- Lucky Color Green
- Best Match for Marriage Virgo, Cancer, Capricorn
- ethnicity / ethnic backgroundWhite
- religionChristianity
- professionActor, film director and producer, and model
- weight85 kg
- height6 ft 2¾ in
- hair colorBlackGreen with a touch of green
- eye colorGreen
- body type / buildAthletic
- motherMother – Bonnie Welling
- fatherFather – Tom Welling Sr.
- brothersSiblings – Rebecca Welling (Older Sister), Jamie Welling (Older Sister), Mark Welling (Younger Brother) (Actor)