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 also directed some of the episodes of that show.

Born name

Thomas John Patrick Welling

nickname

Tom Welling

Sun sign

Trails

Place of birth

Putnam Valley, New York, United States

Residence

Los Angeles, California, United States

nationality

training

Tom graduated from Okemos High School in Michigan. In high school, he began acting in plays. He had also previously studied at Salesianum School in Wilmington, Delaware.

occupation

Actor, director and producer as well as model

family

• Vater – Tom Welling Sr.
• Mutter – Bonnie Welling
• Siblings – Rebecca Welling (Older Sister), Jamie Welling (Older Sister), Mark Welling (Younger Brother) (Actor)
• Others – Evan Peters (distant cousin) (Actor)

Manager

Tom Welling is managed by –

• George Freeman, Talentagent, William Morris Endeavour (WME) Entertainment, Beverly Hills, Kalifornien, USA.
• David Unger, Manager, Artist International Group, New York, 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.

To build

Athletic

Height

6 feet 2 inches or 190 cm

weight

90 kg or 198.5 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Tom Welling dated –

1. Jamie White (1997-2013) – Tom and model Jamie White started dating in 1997 after meeting each other during their modeling years. After dating for 5 years, they married in 2002 on Martha’s Vineyard, the island of Massachusetts amidst their close friends and family members. Tom wore a classic black suit with a silver tie to his wedding. They went to Paris, France for their honeymoon. During their marriage, they lived in Vancouver for about a year. Unfortunately, all was not well between them. Jamie filed for divorce on October 17, 2013, citing “irreconcilable differences” after 10 years of marriage. They officially divorced in November 2015. The couple have no children.
2. Jessica Rose Lee (2014-Present) – Tom and the founder of SaddleJessica Rose Lee began dating in 2014 after Tom split from his former wife Jamie. Tom also has a passion for horses. The couple shared adorable pictures of themselves on social media. The couple announced their engagement in February 2018.

race/ethnicity

White

He is of German, Irish, English, Scottish and Swiss descent.

hair colour

Black with touches of grey

eye color

Green

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Square jaw with a rounded chin
• Often keeps a medium stubble

brand promotion

Tom Welling supports brands like:

• Verizon
• 7 BIS
• J. Maxx

Religion

Christianity

Known for

• Plays Clark Kent in the 2001-2011 TV series Smallville , based on Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster’s DC Comics character Superman.
• Rob “Karate Rob” Meltzer will play in the CBS legal drama Amy Judge and as Marcus Pierce in the Fox drama series Lucifer .

first movie

In 2003, Tom made his big screen appearance in the comedy Cheaper by the Dozen than Charlie Baker.

First TV show

In 2001, Tom made his first TV show appearance as Rob Meltzer in the drama series Amy To Be Judged . He appeared in a total of 6 episodes.

Personal trainer

Over the years, Tom Welling has managed to maintain a great physique. To perfect his role in Smallville , he worked tirelessly with celebrity trainer Ramona Braganza.

Ramona had created a challenging and dynamic training plan for Tom that included upper body work such as chest, upper back, biceps and triceps.

Aside from aiming for big pecs, Tom has been trained to achieve a perfect V-shaped upper body look. To work his shoulders and back, he did pull-ups that focused on the eccentric phase of the exercise to put extra stress on the upper back.

To aid in the bodybuilding process and maintain his energy levels, he ate a high-protein diet.

Tom Welling favorite things

• Sport – Basketball
• Celebrities – Al Pacino, Bob Saget, Christopher Walken, Marlon Brando, Robert De Niro, Steve Martin and Jerry Seinfeld
• Movie – Mutiny on the Bounty (1935)
• Designer – Tom Ford
• TV show – Seinfeld (1989-1998)

Tom Welling Facts

1. Growing up, he lived in Wisconsin, Delaware and Michigan.
2. In high school, he played baseball, basketball, and soccer.
3. He played in baseball as a shortstop and pitcher. In football he started as a striker and later became a goalkeeper.
4. Before starting his modeling career, he did a few odd jobs such as bartending, waiting tables and building.
5. While living in Vancouver to film Smallville he had three dogs namely Bear (Mixed Akita), Cook (Pug) and Maui (Boston Terrier).
6. He can speak like the character of Gollum in The Lord of the Rings (2001).
7. Tom can also impersonate Keanu Reeves.
8. He was thought to be perfect for the role of Emmett Cullen in author Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight movie. The role was eventually played by Kellan Lutz.
9. In 2001, Tom was named to People magazine’s list of “Breakthrough Stars of 2001.”
10. He has been good friends with actor Ashton Kutcher since he was a model.
11. Tom was cast as Angela Via’s love interest in her music video “Picture Perfect”.
12. He once saved a real-life woman who was being mugged as he fought off her attackers.
13. He is Executive President of his company, Tom Welling Productions, based in Encino, California, USA.
14. Tom has also modeled for renowned brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Abercrombie & Fitch and Calvin Klein, among others. worked at Louisa Modeling Agency in the late 1990s.
15. He is the longest running Superman on reels.
16. Follow him on Facebook and Instagram.